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Errollyn Wallen appointed Master of the King’s Music

King's alumna Errollyn Wallen CBE (KC 1999) succeeds Dame Judith Weir (KC 1973) who was appointed to the role in 2014.
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Errollyn Wallen © Jooney Woodward 2023. Photographed for ’50 Portraits – An Exhibition’.
27 Aug 2024

Our congratulations to King's alumna Errollyn Wallen CBE (KC 1999), who has been appointed Master of the King’s Music by King Charles.

 

One of the most widely acclaimed contemporary composers, Errollyn was the first woman to win an Ivor Novello Award for a body of classical work, and the first black woman to have a composition played at the BBC Proms. Her music, often inspired by the River Thames, has been performed at the opening ceremony for the 2012 Paralympic Games, as part of the 2022 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols service, and even played in outer space.

Following the appointment, Errollyn said "It will be a privilege and a great honour to serve His Majesty The King, the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. I look forward to championing music and music-making for all." 

Errollyn will succeed Dame Judith Weir (KC 1973) who was chosen by Queen Elizabeth II in 2014 and was the first woman to hold the role.

You can read more about this recent appointment here, and listen to Errollyn talking about her influences and experiences on BBC Sounds. 

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