Early history of the BMS
Some members might be aware that the British Music Society existed in various forms with branches around the world including Bangalore in India…
ALEC ROWLEY: Piano Works
Although there are other CDs which include individual works, this is the first devoted entirely to Rowley…
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…
JOHN IRELAND: Orchestral Music
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…
COLERIDGE-TAYLOR: Nonet, Piano Trio, Piano Quintet
There is such skill and maturity in every aspect of the writing. Then one remembers that the composer was only 18 when he wrote them, and the work becomes even more astonishing…