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1967: At Aldeburgh with Britten
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The Queen of Music: How Queen Elizabeth II championed classical music
12. 1967: At Aldeburgh with Britten
On 2 June 1967, the Queen opened the new Snape Maltings Concert Hall, at the beginning of the 20th Aldeburgh Festival. On her right is the composer and founder of the Festival, Benjamin Britten. Photo: Getty
