Who was Benjamin Britten's long-time partner and muse?
Peter Pears
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Answer
Tenor Peter Pears was Benjamin Britten's personal and professional partner. They collaborated on numerous works, and Pears often premiered Britten's compositions. Their partnership had a significant impact on Britten's music, and many of his vocal works were written specifically for Pears.
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