Steuart Bedford

Steuart Bedford was a British conductor and pianist celebrated for his deep connection to Benjamin Britten’s music. A trusted collaborator of Britten himself, Bedford became a guardian of the composer’s legacy, leading definitive performances and recordings of works like *Peter Grimes*, *Death in Venice* (for which he conducted the 1973 premiere), and the *Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings*. His crisp, expressive interpretations also extended to 20th-century gems by composers like Poulenc, Rodrigo, and Nielsen, as heard in albums such as *Twentieth Century Flute Concerti* and *Rodrigo: Concertos for Flute & Guitar*. A pillar of the Aldeburgh Festival (co-founded by Britten), Bedford’s career blended scholarly precision with a knack for bringing out the vivid storytelling in orchestral and operatic works. Whether navigating Britten’s stormy *Sea Interludes* or the playful *Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra*, his recordings remain go-to references for fans of 20th-century classical music.

Genres

Opera

Latest Release

Britten: Peter Grimes

Benjamin Britten•

Steuart Bedford

Album - 52 Tracks - Released June 14, 2013