One of the most significant British composers of the 20th century, Mark-Anthony Turnage's contributions to the world of opera have been greatly received. He began with his first opera Greek in 1988, and gained further recognition with his controversion 2011 opera Anna Nicole based on the life of American model Anna Nicole Smith. As well as many prestigious awards, in 2015 Turnage was given a CBE in the Queen's Birthday honors.
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