June 22 - Peter Pears (The Musical Birthday Series)

Peter Pears (22 June 1910 – 3 April 1986) was one of the most prominent English tenors of the twentieth century.  

Partners in Grimes

When Peter Pears met Benjamin Britten

He heard some songs that he had written

And was smitten.

When Benjamin Britten heard Peter Pears

He knew they would have long careers

Of joint premieres.

And thus began, not quite at random,

A long artistic life in tandem,

And mutual fandom.



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