Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-2016)
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, who sadly passed away on 14 March, was one of the most distinguished and wide-reaching composers of our time. He held the position of Master of the Queen’s Music from 2004 to 2014 and was recently awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal, the highest accolade the society can bestow.
Explore these bestselling works by this great composer, including the poignant Farewell to Stromness for piano solo, the unaccompanied choral piece Lullabye for Lucy, and the daring Eight Songs for a Mad King based on George III.
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