Musical lives lost
Summer 2020 saw the deaths of three musicians: violinist Ida Haendel, guitarist Julian Bream and music lecturer Terry Barfoot.
Malcolm Lipkin: Recollections
There are many British ‘lost composers’ of the 20th century, several born between the two world wars, who even after an encouraging start fell out of favour, or out of fashion, in their later years.
Songs by Sir Hamilton Harty
Somm has again found a fascinating niche in the market by throwing light on a composer better known for his orchestral works like ‘With the Wild Geese’.
Elgar: Falstaff & Sea Picture
There is a wonderfully enticing Elgar revolution afoot in Germany right now and the enduring baton of conductor, Daniel Barenboim, is paving a major part of the way.
D’Erlanger & Dunhill: Piano Quintets
Fine tailoring, tobacco, aftershave (‘a spicy woody fragrance’) – the name Dunhill evokes some resonant images… does the music in any way match my rather random associations?