Benjamin Britten

Question 0

What did Britten’s father and mother do for a living?

Answer 0

His father was a dentist and his mother was a singer

Question 1

From which century and country was Benjamin Britten?

Answer 1

British and 20th century

Question 2

When did Britten start learning piano?

Answer 2

At age 2 he begged his mother to teach him to play

Question 3

What did Britten enjoy reading when he was a boy?

Answer 3

Not comic books. He preferred reading symphonies and operas

Question 4

What had Britten accomplished by the time he was 16?

Answer 4

By age 16 he had composed a symphony and many other works