Poster Print : Benjamin Britten and Fidelity Countess of Cranbrook
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Benjamin Britten and Fidelity Countess of Cranbrook
Benjamin Britten leaving the Choral and Orchestral Concert at Orford Church during the Aldeburgh Festival on 23 June 1963. Fidelity Countess of Cranbrook on the right. Date: 1963
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1963 Aldeburgh Benjamin Britten Countess Cranbrook Festival Fidelity Orford
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the stunning Media Storehouse range of poster prints featuring the iconic image of Benjamin Britten and Fidelity Countess of Cranbrook by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating photograph captures a memorable moment from the 1963 Choral and Orchestral Concert at Orford Church during the Aldeburgh Festival. Britten, the renowned English composer, is seen leaving the concert, while Fidelity Countess of Cranbrook, an influential patron of the arts, looks on. Bring the rich history of classical music into your home or workplace with this elegant and timeless poster print. Order yours today and relive the magic of this historic musical moment.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, Benjamin Britten, the renowned English composer and conductor, is seen leaving Orford Church after a memorable choral and orchestral concert during the Aldeburgh Festival on 23 June 1963. Britten, dressed in a smart suit and tie, is deep in conversation with Fidelity, Countess of Cranbrook, who is wearing an elegant dress and hat. The image captures the intimacy and camaraderie between the two figures, both of whom were deeply connected to the cultural and artistic life of Suffolk, England. The Aldeburgh Festival, founded by Britten and his partner Peter Pears in 1948, was an annual celebration of music and the arts that took place in the picturesque coastal town of Aldeburgh. The festival attracted some of the most talented musicians, actors, and artists of the time, and Orford Church became a central venue for its choral and orchestral concerts. Britten's connection to the area went back much further, however, as he had spent many childhood holidays in the region and later bought a house in the nearby village of The Old Mill. Fidelity Countess of Cranbrook, who is seen here in her role as a patron and supporter of the arts, was a significant figure in the cultural life of Suffolk. She was a close friend of Britten and Pears, and her support was instrumental in the success of the Aldeburgh Festival. The photograph thus not only captures a moment in the history of this important cultural event but also highlights the enduring relationships and collaborations that underpinned it. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the rich artistic heritage of Aldeburgh and the role that figures like Benjamin Britten and Fidelity Countess of Cranbrook played in shaping it. The image invites us to reflect on the power of music and art to bring people together and create meaningful connections, even in the midst of the challenges and complexities of the world around us.
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