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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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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…

Margaret Gale

Obituary: soprano Margaret Gale

The soprano Margaret Gale, who enjoyed much success with Sadler’s Wells Opera in the 1960s and 1970s, has died…

Edward Gregson

Celebration to mark Edward Gregson’s 80th birthday

BMS members are invited to share in a musical celebration of the creative life and music of Edward Gregson as he celebrates this milestone birthday in July…

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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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