Feb 22, 2021 | CD reviews
BBC Philharmonic OrchestraJac van Steen conductor Signum Records SIG 647 A deeply felt affinity with nature proudly sits at the heart of David Matthews’ latest collection of works, a collaboration with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and Jac van Steen, under the title...
Feb 15, 2021 | CD reviews
A MUSICAL FANTASY FOR GUITARS, UKULELES AND CELLO Rewilding is available on vinyl as a limited edition gatefold with artwork by the English ‘unrealist’ artist, Jon Everitt. Although there are no plans for a CD release, the album is widely available to stream or...
Feb 15, 2021 | CD reviews
Britten, Bliss, Berkeley, Bridge Sinfonia of LondonJohn Wilson conductor CHANDOS CHSA 5254 This disc represents the latest triumph from Mr Wilson and the Sinfonia of London. Four important ‘B’s of English music are included with three of the works dating from...
Feb 15, 2021 | CD reviews
BBC PhilharmonicJohn Wilson conductor Chandos CHAN 20148 Having also triumphed with English String Music (see review) Mr Wilson demonstrates his versatility in this equally fine account of a further selection of Coates’ music. This music was undoubtedly given more...
Jan 26, 2021 | CD reviews
Robert Plane clarinetBBC Scottish Symphony OrchestraMartyn Brabbins conductor CHAMPS HILL RECORDS CHRCD160 The aim of this disc, ‘Reawakened’, is an attempt, in three cases. to restore to public favour forgotten clarinet concertos and, in addition, to widen the...
