The honorary position of Master of the Queen’s Music was created in 1626. The holder of the title is tasked with writing music for special royal or state occasions.
New Christmas carol for the Queen
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New Christmas carol for the Queen
He first met Sir Peter, whose previous works include the operas Taverner and The Lighthouse, on Hoy in 1971. They became close friends and collaborated regularly until the poet’s death in 1996. On the day Mackay Brown died, Sir Peter completed his 6th symphony which he dedicated to his friend. He also played at the poet’s funeral.
Archie Bevan, the literary executor of Mackay Brown’s estate - and a lifelong friend of the poet - said: “George was fascinated by Christmas and the rhythm of the Christian calendar in general. It was a subject he returned to many times in his work and it clearly has inspired Max.
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