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    Peter Grimes Robert Brubaker 1991

    12. The first American Grimes

    In 1999, ENO gave the role of Peter Grimes to the leading tenor Robert Brubaker. He became the first American to sing the role in England. Photo: © ENO/Bill Rafferty

    1. Image 1: Peter Grimes 1945 Sadlers Wells Peter Pears
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