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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
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JOHN IRELAND: Piano Works
This is a most rewarding issue from a leading advocate of Ireland’s piano scores, and one endorsed by the John Ireland Trust, who contributed to its production…
MICHAEL FINNISSY: Piano Music
Although this handsomely-presented set of four discs cannot possibly encompass all his output for the piano, it is a happy celebration for the composer’s 80th year…
WALTON: Cello Concerto – Symphony No 1 | Scapino
Walton, John Wilson, Chandos – the recommendation writes itself. But there is also the appearance of Jonathan Aasgaard as soloist in the concerto…
RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Mantegna
This release throws light upon what must be one of the least explored areas of a mainstream composer’s output. Hymnody was an important aspect of Vaughan Williams’ art…
A VISION IN A DREAM: Concertos by Edward Gregson
The performances are all superb and the recorded sound is natural and warm. An excellent disc to play to anyone who finds contemporary music intimidating…
MALCOLM ARNOLD: Homage to the Queen | Sweeney Todd
I have long had a recording of the Homage to the Queen Suite that I have never played – lazily assuming it to be all fanfares and Elgarian marches. Now here is the complete ballet…