Meet our new Vice President

Meet our new Vice President

Roderick Williams is one of the most sought after baritones of his generation. He performs a wide repertoire from baroque to contemporary music, in the opera house, on the concert platform and is in demand as a recitalist worldwide. He enjoys relationships with all...
Blue plaque for Alan Rawsthorne

Blue plaque for Alan Rawsthorne

Following recent feature in BMS E-News and Printed News about musicians recognised by blue plaques, here is a picture of the Blue Plaque which was officially installed by John McCabe during the annual Rawsthorne Weekend in 1998. Monica McCabe writes: this took place...
William Lloyd writes about the George Lloyd Society

William Lloyd writes about the George Lloyd Society

The George Lloyd Society has recently published their latest occasional newsletter, with much interesting material. This includes the composer talking about his memories of Crystal Palace, (the plate-glass structure, not the football team) and the early days of...
Welsh composer releases new album

Welsh composer releases new album

Welsh composer Lynne Plowman has released her new album The Beachcomber on the Prima Facie label. You can read Kevin Mandry’s review here.  Two works composed in 2017 form the framework of this project – A Field Guide to Pebbles (five short pieces for...
English Music Festival – Autumn 2020

English Music Festival – Autumn 2020

The English Music Festival (EMF) is playing its part in restarting music-making in the UK with the Sussex Autumn Festival on 9 to 10 October. A series of four recitals will take place at St. Mary’s Church in Horsham performed by Rupert Marshall-Luck violin, Duncan...