Congratulations - Judith Weir

[j_menz]

For the first time in its 400 odd year history the (English) position of Master of the Queen's Music has been filled by a woman - the composer (no doubt soon to be Dame) Judith Weir.

Largely a composer of vocal and choral works, she does have a number of pieces specifically for piano, including a Piano Concerto and a small number of solo pieces. Many of her vocal works, and some instrumental pieces, have piano accompaniment or a significant piano part.

For those interested, she is published by Chester and Novello primarily. The best selection of her work I have found is through Presto Classical.

[j_menz]

Given the spectacular silence this historic occasion has engendered, I submit for your auditory pleasure:

Her PC and piano solo works eluded my googling.

[ahinton]

It's been mentioned and discussed on other forums, actually. I've no idea why this appointment still exists today; I doubt that Judith Weir will likely be asked to do very much as part of it.

Best,

Alistair

[flashyfingers]

perhaps post a few scores and performances?!

[awesom_o]

What happened to Sir Peter Maxwell Davies?

Did he die? Was he exiled to Elba?

[thalbergmad]

Was he exiled to Elba?

No, Sanday, which is along the same lines.

Thal

[thalbergmad]

I doubt that Judith Weir will likely be asked to do very much as part of it.

Judging by the horrible racket posted above, surely this must be a cause for celebration.

I am surprised Plinkovsky was not offered the post.

Thal

[j_menz]

What happened to Sir Peter Maxwell Davies?

Did he die? Was he exiled to Elba?

He was the first to be appointed to the post for a specific term, rather than for life, and his term expired.

[j_menz]

I've no idea why this appointment still exists today;

A nation that still has an User of the Purple Rod, a Marker of the Queen's Swans and a Portcullis Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary is not one that easily discards its ancient offices.

[gvans]

I rather like the Judith Weir quartet. Well played, too. Hardly a racket.