Britten works performed next weekend

The tribute concert features the piece the gay artist wrote for his life partner

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13 years ago

January 8, 2014

Gay composer Benjamin Britten. (Photo courtesy Fairfax Symphony Orchestra)

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra performs two tribute concerts for English composer Benjamin Britten at George Mason University in the Harris Theatre (4373 Mason Pond Dr., Fairfax, Va.) on Jan. 18-19.

Britten is best known for his works “Peter Grimes,” “War Requiem” and “The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.” The tribute concert features the work he wrote for his life partner Peter Pears.

The performances begin 8 p.m. on Jan. 18 and 2 p.m. on Jan. 19. Tickets are $60. For more information, visit fairfaxsymphony.org.

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