Early history of the BMS

Early history of the BMS

Some members might be aware that the British Music Society existed in various forms with branches around the world before the formation of the current society.  Mr. Raju S M wrote to the BMS recently from Bangalore in India as follows: ‘Many years ago, we found a...
ALEC ROWLEY: Piano Works

ALEC ROWLEY: Piano Works

John Lenehan DUTTON EPOCH CDLX 7401 As I glanced through the August issue of Gramophone magazine, I noticed the advert proclaiming this release. Although there are other CDs which include individual works, this is the first devoted entirely to Rowley, none of whose...
Letter: Walton inspired Ben-Hur soundtrack

Letter: Walton inspired Ben-Hur soundtrack

I found something that maybe of interest to readers. Recently I heard a near-copy of a tune by William Walton in the Ben-Hur soundtrack I got from the thrift shop. When I searched for it, I came across an interview with Miklos Rosza about the history of his score...
JOHN IRELAND: Orchestral Music

JOHN IRELAND: Orchestral Music

Sinfonia of LondonJohn Wilson conductor CHANDOS CHSA 5293 Despite one or two reservations, this is a hugely welcome issue of most on John Ireland’s works for orchestra, from a conductor and orchestra who can seemingly do little wrong. I confess to being irritated by...
COLERIDGE-TAYLOR: Nonet, Piano Trio, Piano Quintet

COLERIDGE-TAYLOR: Nonet, Piano Trio, Piano Quintet

Nonet in F minor Op.2 ‘Gradus ad Parnassum’ Piano Trio in E minorPiano Quintet in G minor Op.1  Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective CHANDOS CHAN20242   What a glorious disc this is! From beginning to end the music just flows in an unending stream of...