An interesting article in the Sunday Telegraph from the ever thought-provoking John Allison, on the likely successors to Sir Peter Maxwell Davies as Master of the Queen's Music. "Max" as he is widely known, and with affection, has been a popular figure in the role, while his undoubted distinction as a composer has graced the royal household.
Allison's list contains most of the usual suspects. Few connected with the British music scene will argue with his presumed main nominations of Birtwistle, Adès, Turnage, etc. Some of the most interesting thoughts, though, come from his outsider possibilities. Julian Anderson is a respected teacher and fabulous composer. Judith Weir is also in the highest rank, and her appointment would also do a lot of good at a time when the frequency (or lack thereof) of female composers, as conductors, is a hot topic.
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