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Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) is the most widely performed British 20th century composer. He studied with Frank Bridge and at the Royal College of Music. After the war, he founded a new English-language opera tradition with works such as Peter Grimes, Billy Budd, and The Turn of the Screw, now established in the international repertory. Mr. Britten’s craftsmanship and versatility produced works for every genre, from large-scale symphonic scores to songs and choral works. Recurring themes include conflicts between the outsider and society, innocence and experience, moral good and lurking evil, and beauty and passion.