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Which English composer dedicated several song cycles specifically for Fischer-Dieskau?

  • Edward Elgar

  • Ralph Vaughan Williams

  • Benjamin Britten

  • Gustav Holst

Answer

Benjamin Britten dedicated several song cycles specifically for Fischer-Dieskau, including Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings (1943), Les Illuminations (1939) and Winter Words (1953). These works are considered to be among Britten's finest and are often performed by Fischer-Dieskau and other leading tenors.
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: The Maestro's Melodies

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: The Maestro's Melodies

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