He studied under Frank Bridge, John Ireland and Arthur Benjamin among others, and was also a fine pianist. Read more: 9 Black composers who changed the course of classical music historyĮdward Benjamin Britten is one of the finest composers of English operas, choral works, and songs, many of which he wrote for his life partner, tenor Sir Peter Pears.īritten started writing music as young as nine, when he wrote an oratorio.
