Lord Britten of Aldeburgh

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A formal title for the English composer Benjamin Britten

proper noun

Formal

: Lord Britten de Aldeburgh

Many critics consider Lord Britten of Aldeburgh one of the greatest opera composers of the 20th century.

Examples

The works of Lord Britten of Aldeburgh continue to inspire musicians around the world.
In 1976, the classical music community mourned the passing of Lord Britten of Aldeburgh.
I love Lord Britten of Aldeburgh!
Many people admire Lord Britten of Aldeburgh for his contributions to music.
Many critics consider Lord Britten of Aldeburgh one of the greatest opera composers of the 20th century.
The works of Lord Britten of Aldeburgh continue to inspire musicians around the world.
Many people admire Lord Britten of Aldeburgh for his contributions to music.

Surface Forms

Lord Britten of Aldeburgh main

Morphology

Lord + Britten + of + Aldeburgh

This is a conventional title formed from 'Lord' + a personal name + 'of' + a place name; a learner who knows 'Lord' (a noble title) and 'of' will readily infer it denotes a formal title for a person associated with Aldeburgh, even if the specific proper nouns are unfamiliar. The structure is compositional and follows common patterns for titular names, making the meaning predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Lord Britten of Aldeburgh is the formal 'title' given to the composer Benjamin Britten. The of Aldeburgh part names the seaside town where he lived and worked, so the title ties his name to that place as an honour.