Benjamin Luxon

Benjamin Luxon is a British baritone and singer-songwriter. He was born in 1940 in Harlow, Essex, England, and began his career as a singer with the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in 1967. He has gone on to become one of the most celebrated baritones in the world. He has won numerous awards, including a Grammy and a BBC Award for his recording of Benjamin Britten's War Requiem.

Luxon is known for his interpretations of English classical music, particularly the works of Benjamin Britten, as well as for his performances of popular music. He has released several solo albums, including Benjamin Luxon Sings Schubert (1971), Benjamin Luxon Sings Schubert & Mendelssohn (1973), Benjamin Luxon Sings Songs Of Home (1975), Benjamin Luxon Sings English Songs (1977), and Benjamin Luxon Sings Britten (1978).

Among Luxon's most popular songs are "The Ash Grove," "Down by the Sally Gardens," "Loch Lomond," and "The Twelve Days of Christmas." He has also performed in many operas, including Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes and The Turn of the Screw.

An interesting fact about Benjamin Luxon is that he has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to music. He was made a Knight Bachelor in 1989.