 In the 1970s Pears created roles in Britten's last two operas, playing General Wingrave in "Owen Wingrave" recorded at Aldeburgh for its premiere, which was on BBC television, and Aschenbach in "Death in Venice" (1973).It was in the latter role that Pears made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera, New York, at the age of 64.After Britten's death in 1976, Pears had the good fortune to find another accompanist with whom he could collaborate fruitfully.