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Britten coin design

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Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra app

New Britten app launched for children

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Benjamin Britten honoured on new stamp

Opera North at the Edinburgh Festival

Opera North spring season to feature Handel, Britten and Wagner

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Britten to be honoured on 50 pence piece

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Benjamin Britten - Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes

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Andy Murray winner of the US Open Championships

Wimbledon 2014: Classical music and tennis

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Britten Guides

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La Boheme at the Royal Opera House

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War Requiem: The complete text

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Benjamin Britten Centenary 2013