Artist Info: Benjamin Luxon

Benjamin Luxon's career of some 30 years displayed an unusual versatility. He was equally renowned as recitalist, concert, and opera singer.

His career began as a member of the English Opera Group, the company formed by Benjamin Britten for the performance of his own and other contemporary operas. Luxon quickly became one of Britten's key singers culminating with Britten's composing the role of "Owen Wyngrave" (his television opera) specifically for Luxon's voice. [read more...]