Pears, Peter (1910-1986).

A biography of British gay tenor Peter Neville Luard Pears is presented. Topics covered include his birth on June 22, 1910 and death on April 3, 1986, his long-term partnership and relationship with composer Benjamin Britten, and operatic roles written for him by Britten. Also mentioned are his co-founding of the English Opera Group and performance of songs by diverse composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Schubert and Gustav Mahler.