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August 30, 2014

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Master–Mistress

Judith Weir will succeed Sir Peter Maxwell Davies as the first ever woman appointed'Master of the Queen's music'.

Judith Weir will succeed Sir Peter Maxwell Davies as the first ever woman appointed ‘Master of the Queen’s Music’.

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That’s definitely Harrison Birtwistle I hear

Composer Sir Harrison Birtwistle turns 80

Composer Sir Harrison Birtwistle turns 80

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Farewell Henri Dutilleux, 1916-2013

Gone to a whole distant world, [Tout un Monde Lointain]

Great French composer: gone to a whole distant world, [Tout un Monde Lointain]

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May 29th: Happy 100th Birthday to Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring”

Diaghilev to Stravinsky: "Don't worry Igor. They'll love it in 100 years!"

Diaghilev to Stravinsky: “Don’t worry Igor. They’ll love it in 100 years!”

November 6, 2012

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Farewell to great contemporary composer: Henze

Hans Werner Henze, 1926- 2012