I 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 DaviesI 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 DaviesI'm very interested, for instance, in music in education - getting young people not only to listen to, but participate in the music that I write. I consider this one of the most vital aspects of my work.
Peter Maxwell DaviesThereโs no card, business card, better than a compact disc for a composer. It doesnโt half impress people and they get a long way on it ... these composers they will get more performances, more commissions, more recognition just by having that disc
Peter Maxwell Davies