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
Howells & Wood Quartets

British music featured in Leeds festival

The Red Violin Festival, taking place in Leeds from 14th to 19th October, will feature a wide range of British music…

Gustav Holst

Concert celebrates Holst’s 150th anniversary

BMS members are being offered discounted tickets to an event next month celebrating the 150th anniversary of composer Gustav Holst…

George Lloyd - The Piano Works Solo & Duo

GEORGE LLOYD: The Piano Works Solo & Duo

As a violinist, Lloyd was inevitably more drawn to stringed instruments rather than the keyboard and did not compose his first work for piano until he was 53…

The Charterhouse Suite

RVW work published by BMS member

BMS member Frank James Staneck has announced the publication of his violin and piano arrangement of Charterhouse Suite…

The Grinke Legacy CD cover

Archive RVW recordings to be released on CD

An ‘archive’ recording comprising remastered LP and 78 rpm discs is being launched in early September…

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