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Peter Grimes

  • A singer takes the stage during the first performance of "Grimes on the Beach," an outdoor production of Benjamin Britten's opera <em>Peter Grimes</em>, on June 17, 2013 in Aldeburgh, England.
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    Born Nov. 22, 1913, Benjamin Britten went on to become one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, one whose work managed to push boundaries while still remaining tonal. The centennial of his birth is being marked by concerts around the world and a massive reissue of his recorded works.