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Which composer is best known for the operas Peter Grimes and Billy Budd?
AEdward Elgar
BRalph Vaughan Williams
CWilliam Walton
DBenjamin Britten ✓
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Benjamin Britten.
Benjamin Britten is best known for his operas, including Peter Grimes and Billy Budd, and founded the Aldeburgh festival in Suffolk.
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