Judith Weir

Dame
Judith Weir
DBE HonFRSE
Born (1954-05-11) 11 May 1954
Cambridge, England, UK
Occupation
  • Composer
WorksList of compositions
21st Master of the King's Music
In office
22 July 2014 – 22 July 2024
MonarchsElizabeth II
Charles III
Preceded byPeter Maxwell Davies
Succeeded byErrollyn Wallen
Websitewww.judithweir.com

Dame Judith Weir (born 11 May 1954) is a British composer. She served as Master of the King's Music from 2014 to 2024. Appointed by Queen Elizabeth II, Weir was the first woman to hold this office.

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