Malcolm Williamson (21 November 1931 – 2 March 2003) was an Australian composer. He was the Master of the Queen’s Music from 1975 until his death.
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Bucking Buckingham
However, controversy attended his tenure, notably his failure to complete the intended "Jubilee Symphony" for the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 1977. He became less prolific in "Royal" works during the last twenty years or so of his life… --- Wikipedia
Williamson was none too keen
As Music Master to the Queen,
It’s an honor to be named,
But who can say he can be blamed -
Who in modern England toils
To satisfy the whims of Royals?
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