Bringing Britain’s musical heritage alive

Founded in 1979, the British Music Society is dedicated to promoting and preserving Britain’s musical heritage with particular emphasis on 20th century composers through recordings, publications and events
Madeleine Mitchell, violin, Julian Milford, piano and Kirsten Jenson, cello

British chamber music features in June concerts

British chamber music will feature in a trio of concerts taking place in June including one at Leighton House in London by violinist Madeleine...
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra The Planets

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra releases Holst album

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s latest album, due to be released on 30 May, unites Holst’s beloved Planets suite with the world premiere recording of Deborah Cheetham Fraillon’s Earth.

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EGM resolutions to empower BMS committee

There are two resolutions under consideration at the EGM on 10 May which will empower the BMS committee to better utilise BMS resources…

Stanley Bate

Unknown work to premiere at festival opening concert

A World Premiere performance of an unknown work by composer Stanley Bate will be performed at the opening concert of this year’s English Music Festival…

Mark Bebbington performing with Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Grzegorz Nowak

British pianist to join Philippine orchestra UK tour

British pianist Mark Bebbington will perform with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) when it makes history with a nine-city tour across the UK this May…

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GRACE WILLIAMS: Songs

GRACE WILLIAMS: Songs

Naxos continues its long-running series of releases sponsored by the British Music Society with an album of songs by Grace Williams, all of which are recorded here for the first time…

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