Judith Weir 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) and subsequently with Robin Holloway at King's College, Cambridge, graduating in 1976. Her music often draws on sources from medieval history, as well as the traditional stories and music of her parents' homeland, Scotland. Although she has achieved international recognition for her orchestral and chamber works, Weir is best known for her operas and theatrical works. From 1995 to 2000,
Judith Gough served as such till she was released of her post early 2013. She then became FCO's Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia. In September 2015 Gough was appointed Ambassador of the United Kingdom in Ukraine. Gough is openly lesbian and raises two children with her partner, Julia Kleiousi. Judith Gough Judith Mary Gough CMG (born 8 November 1972) is a British diplomat and the current Ambassador of the United Kingdom in Ukraine. Gough was educated at the University of Nottingham (BA German and Russian, 1995) and at King's College London (MA War in Modern World, 2012). She then worked