You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.

Q: Category: LITERARY OPERAS
Clue: Operas based on this author's works include "Il Talismano", "Il Templario" & "La Prigione d'Edimburgo"

A: sir walter scott
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Q: Category: CLASSICAL MUSICIANS
Clue: In 1793, Haydn wrote he will be "one of Europe's finest composers, & I shall be proud to be called his teacher"

A: ludwig van beethoven
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Q: Category: SPORTS & THE MEDIA
Clue: On Feb. 8, 2010 the headline in a major newspaper in this city read, "Amen! After 43 Years, Our Prayers Are Answered"

A:
new orleans
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