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Peter Maxwell Davies Biography

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  • Born: September 8, 1934 in Manchester, England
  • Years Active: 1960s-present
  • Genre: Easy Listening

One of the most influential contemporary British composers, whose works combine seemingly disparate elements: evocations of medieval hymnody, surrealistic depictions of historic figures, and dramatic theatrical effects. He is also a political activist and an avid environmentalist. ~ Mary K. Scanlan, Rovi

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