bɹˈɪʔn̩ kəmpˈoʊzd mˈʌtʃ ʌv hɪz vˈoʊkəl mjˈuːzɪk spəsˈɪfɪkli fɔːɹ hɪz ɑːɹtˈɪstɪk ænd lˈaɪf pˈɑːɹtnɚ, tˈɛnɚ sˌɜː pˈiːɾɚ pˈɛɹz.
Britten composed much of his vocal music specifically for his artistic and life partner, tenor Sir Peter Pears.