I recently did a piece for the Boston Pops and John Williams, and I hope that it's as well a composed piece as I've ever done for any other medium or occasion.
Peter Maxwell DaviesThe present government is very insistent that business sponsorship should replace government sponsorship of the arts. Business sponsorship won't happen unless you make tax concessions, which they won't.
Peter Maxwell DaviesYou can't pander to your audience. You might in the short term, but ultimately you can't hoodwink them, either.
Peter Maxwell DaviesI know what I want at least, and the older I get I think I'm better at getting it out of players and singers.
Peter Maxwell Davies