Obituary

Obituary

Francis Jackson CBE  (1917-2022) The composer, conductor, Organist and Master of the Choristers at York Minster for thirty-six years, and infinitely benign mentor and friend to generations of choristers and fellow organists, died on 10th January, 2022, at the age of...
Obituary: John Mitchinson

Obituary: John Mitchinson

1932 – 2021 John Mitchinson, one of our most celebrated tenors, passed away in December. His long-time friend and colleague Glenville Hargreaves, himself a distinguished singer and teacher, offers some personal reminiscences. Although I knew John’s singing...
WILLIAM WALTON: A Centenary Celebration

WILLIAM WALTON: A Centenary Celebration

Façade, Henry V Roderick Williams, Tamsin Dalley recitersKevin Whately narrator SOMMCD 277 The connection between these well-known but diverse works by one of our most significant 20th century composers is clear – both employ the spoken word. This diversity is...
Heritage Records member offer

Heritage Records member offer

A special offer of a 10% discount is available to BMS members from 1 February until 31 March on all Heritage Records.  Please use the discount code BMS10 when you order online at www.heritage-records.com Of particular interest to BMS members will be Heritage’s new...
Lennox in Paris album out soon

Lennox in Paris album out soon

The music of British composer Sir Lennox Berkeley looks forward to receiving some much needed appreciation in a new album to be released on 4 February. The album is designed both to pay homage to Lennox and to acknowledge the pivotal role played by Paris in his life...