Peter Maxwell Davies

Much of Max's best music is for mixed ensemble, represented here by Vesalii Icones, one of his most theatrical scores from the late 1960s, and Linguae Ignis, a quirkily effective dialogue for solo cello and ensemble. Read More

A Musical Portrait of Peter Maxwell Davies review An affectionate look at the Orkneys' reclusive composer proves both touching and revealing A few weeks ago composer Peter Maxwell Davies made the news by suggesting that audience members who forget to switch off their mobile phones should be fined... Read More