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Sir Peter Maxwell Davies on the music that inspired him
The composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, talks about the variety of music that inspired him when he was younger. In particular he mentions the contemporary music of that time which his parents didn鈥檛 like. Features an extract of 'Overture: St. Francis of Assisi'.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Composer | Peter Maxwell Davies |
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