What honor did Britten receive in his last year, making him the first composer to be given this title?
Life peerage
Knighthood
Order of Merit
Commander of the British Empire
Answer
In 1976, Benjamin Britten was awarded a life peerage, making him the first composer to receive this honor. He became Baron Britten of Aldeburgh in the County of Suffolk.
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