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[b_tottle]

I am completely lost on this one. Any ideas welcome.

In 1973 Sir A B was made M O Q M

Many thanks.

Brian

[pandabear]

Sir Adrian Boult

Master of the Queen's Music

[earthakitten]

Sir Arthur Bliss was made Master Of Queen's Music ? xx

[earthakitten]

Arthur Bliss was 1953 sorry! xx

[pandabear]

The Queen's Coronation in 1953, a change over year for the Masters of The Queen's Music, saw musical compositions from two Masters. Sir Arnold Bax (Master from 1942-53), had the honour of composing the Coronation March for The Queen, whilst Sir Arthur Bliss (Master from1953-75) wrote a Processional for the Coronation

[pandabear]

I think tha earthakitten is right .... and the date in the question is wrong!

[b_tottle]

Many thanks pandabear & earthakitten, wonderful quick response. As you say it looks like the question setter made a mistake. xx

[earthakitten]

More ... Arthur Bliss Master 1953 - 1975 when he was succeeded by Malcolm Williamson. xx

[b_tottle]

earthakitten you are wonderful xx

[earthakitten]

Your're more than welcome b_tottle. I've been called lots of things but never wonderful !!! xx