He received a knighthood in 1937 and was created “Master of the King’s Music” in 1941, rather strangely it was felt by many, because of his Irish sympathies. He died in Cork, Ireland in 1953. | He received a knighthood in 1937 and was created “Master of the King’s Music” in 1941, rather strangely it was felt by many, because of his Irish sympathies. He died in Cork, Ireland in 1953. |