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Country

Great Britain

Birth - Death

1913 - 1976

Occupation

Composer

Notable Achievements

CH, OM

Grammy

Description

Notable work includes 'Peter Grime's (opera) (1945). Personal relationship with singer Sir Peter Pears. First composer to receive a life peerage. Grammy hall of fame for 'War Requiem'. Created the Aldeburgh Festival.