Judith Weir and inert blank verse" of Weir's libretto. The American premiere of "Miss Fortune" was originally planned in 2011 by the Santa Fe Opera to be a part of its 2014 season, but it was announced in the summer of 2012 that the opera was to be replaced by the North American premiere of Huang Ruo's "Dr. Sun Yat-sen". Notes Sources Judith Weir Judith Weir (born 11 May 1954) is a British composer and Master of the Queen's Music. Weir was born in Cambridge, England, to Scottish parents. She studied with Sir John Tavener whilst at school (North London Collegiate School)
George Alexander Weir appointed GSO2 of the newly formed 2nd (Cavalry) Division and in June 1915, he became commanding officer of the 2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles and was slightly wounded in September. In October 1915, Weir took command of 84th Brigade (and was promoted to Brigadier), which was almost immediately transferred to Salonika as part of the 28th Division. During his war service during this period, Weir was wounded, mentioned in despatches and awarded the Distinguished Service Order. After the War, in 1922, Weir was appointed as Commandant of the Equitation School and Inspector of Cavalry. In 1927, he was posted to