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'Peter Maxwell Davies, Former Master of the Queen's Music, Dies Aged 81

English composer and conductor Sir Peter Maxwell Davies died on Monday at 81. The prolific musician was formerly a conductor with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and "Master of the Queen's Music."

By Philip Trapp

'Sir Peter Maxwell Davies Receives Companion of Honor from Queen Elizabeth II, Celebrates 80th Birthday with BBC Proms

On the heels of his Companion of Honor citation, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies will celebrate his 80th birthday with performances of Linguae Ignis, Revelation and Fall and A Mirror of Whitening Light as part of the BBC Proms.

By Maria Jean Sullivan

'Peter Maxwell Davies, Former Master of the Queen's Music, Dies Aged 81

'Sir Peter Maxwell Davies Receives Companion of Honor from Queen Elizabeth II, Celebrates 80th Birthday with BBC Proms