[BIRTHDAY] 🎶🎂 To celebrate composer Benjamin Britten's special day, we invited maestra Marin Alsop to tell you everything about his Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra! 🎶🎂https://rebrand.ly/Britten_Alsop https://rebrand.ly/Britten-Alsop | medici.tv

The triumphant finale of Britten's 'The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra', conducted by Sir Simon Rattle! Watch the whole performance, alongside Fauré’s 'Pelléas et Mélisande – Suite' and Dvořák’s 'Slavonic Dances' Op 46 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiyjlpCZ_Tw&t=1259s | London Symphony Orchestra

Benjamin Britten was born 112 years ago today! 🥳 Enjoy this clip of Britten's The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra with Sir Simon Rattle. This was particularly beautiful as it was our first performance back at the Barbican Centre after the pandemic. Britten holds a special place in our hearts!🫂 Which is your favourite Britten piece? Tell us why in the comments below! 👇 | London Symphony Orchestra