What does the cryptic crossword clue "Composer and friend sit near Brahms and Liszt (10)" mean?

The definition is "Composer". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PAL (synonym="friend") + SIT (synonym="SIT") + NEAR (synonym="B&L is CRS for pi**ed, drunk") = PALESTRINA; definition: "Composer" The answer is PALESTRINA.

Composer and friend sit near Brahms and Liszt (10)

Times Cryptic #28907 | 13 Across | 2024-05-03 flower

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