Music - Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
46 Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) recipients recognised for this theme
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for Music - over time
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) appointments recognising Music, by year.
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2026
Paul Dominic McCREESH
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Oakham, Leicestershire
“Conductor. For services to Music and Music Education”
Max Richter
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Oxfordshire
“Composer. For services to Music”
Richard Haworth Farnes
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Colchester, Essex
“Conductor. For services to Music”
2024
Sarah Ann Connolly
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2024
Hertfordshire
“Lately Director, Security and Online Harms, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. For services to Online Safety”
Don Black
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2024
London, Greater London
“Lyricist. For services to Music”
Lady (Victoria Susan) Robey
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2024
London, Greater London
“Lately Chair, London Philharmonic Orchestra, and Founder Director, Music Masters UK. For services to Music”
2023
Tasmin Elizabeth Little
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2023
London, Greater London
“Violinist. For services to Music”
Ivor Bolton
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2023
London, Greater London
“Conductor. For services to Music”
Linda Joyce Merrick
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Altrincham, Greater Manchester
“Principal, Royal Northern College of Music. For services to Music in Higher Education”
George Richard Ian Howe (George Fenton)
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2023
London, Greater London
“Composer. For services to Music”
2022
John Gilhooly
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2022
London, Greater London
“Artistic and Executive Director, Wigmore Hall. For services to Music”
Chinyere Adah Nwanoku (Chi-Chi Nwanoku)
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2022
London, Greater London
“Founder, Chineke! Foundation. For services to Music and to Diversity”
2021
Richard Christopher Wakeman
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Scole, Suffolk
“Musician, Presenter and Author. For services to Music and Broadcasting”
John Wesley Holder, (Ram John Holder)
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“Actor and Musician. For services to Drama and Music”
Lulu Kennedy-Cairns
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“For services to Music, Entertainment and Charity”
Wasfi Kani
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Grange Park Opera. For services to Music”
Daniel John Harding
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Abroad, Abroad
“Conductor. For services to Music”
William Barry Douglas
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Lurgan, County Armagh
“Concert Pianist. For services to Music and to Community Relations in Northern Ireland”
Julian Anderson
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“Composer. For services to Music”
2020
Joan Anita Barbara Armatrading
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2020
London, Greater London
“Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist. For services to Music, charity and Equal Rights”
Timothy Alexander Walker
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2020
London, Greater London
“Chief Executive and Artistic Director, London Philharmonic Orchestra. For services to the Arts and Music”
Errollyn Wallen
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2020
London, Greater London
“Composer. For services to Music”
2019
Mitch Murray
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2019
Isle of Man
“Songwriter, Record Producer and Author. For services to Music.”
Joanna Clare Macgregor
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2019
Brighton, East Sussex
“Pianist. For services to Music.”
Mark Padmore
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2019
London
“Tenor. For services to Music.”
Jonathan Dove
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2019
London
“Composer. For services to Music.”
Nitin Sawhney
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2019
London
“Musician and Composer. For services to Music.”
Nicholas Berkeley Mason
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2019
London
“Musician. For services to Music.”
Nicola Benedetti
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2019
London
“Musician. For services to Music.”
2018
Gillian Moore
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2018
London
“Director of Music, Southbank Centre. For services to Music.”
Kanya King
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2018
London
“Entrepreneur. For services to Music and Culture.”
Thomas Ades
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2018
London
“Composer, Pianist and Conductor. For services to Music.”
Jonathan Freeman-Attwood
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2018
Buckinghamshire
“Principal, Royal Academy of Music. For services to Music.”
2017
Colin James Stewart McCLATCHIE
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2017
Renfrewshire
“Vice-President, Scottish Opera. For services to Music and voluntary service in the West of Scotland.”
Helen Folasade Adu
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2017
London
“Singer, Songwriter and Composer. For services to Music.”
2016
John McLEOD
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2016
Edinburgh
“Composer and Conductor. For services to Music.”
Paul Lewis
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2016
London
“Classical Pianist. For services to Music.”
Colin Lawson
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2016
London
“Director, Royal College of Music. For services to Music and Music Education.”
Richard Jones
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2016
London
“Director, Financial Planning and Scrutiny, Ministry of Defence. For services to Defence.”
Radu Lupu
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2016
London
“Pianist. For services to Music.”
2015
Mark-Anthony Turnage
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Composer. For services to Music.”
Jonathan Kent
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Opera and Musical Director. For services to Music and Theatre.”
Simon Halsey
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Warwickshire
“Choral Conductor. For services to Music.”
Roger William Wright
PersonCommander Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Suffolk
“Chief Executive, Aldeburgh Music and lately Director, BBC Proms and Controller, BBC Radio 3. For services to Music.”