Peter Maxwell Davies
/ˌpiːtə ˌmækswel ˈdeɪvɪs/
/ˌpiːtər ˌmækswel ˈdeɪvɪs/
- (1934-2016) an English composer of modern classical music, known mostly for his chamber music and operas, which include The Lighthouse (1979). He was made a knight in 1987.