JACQUES COHEN: Various

JACQUES COHEN: Various

Feb 23, 2024 | CD reviews

The Lady of Satis House – When the Bough Breaks – From Behind Glass Marie Vassiliou sopranoTippett Quartet MERIDIAN CDE 84668 While it is generally believed that the true-life model for Dickens’ Miss Havisham in Great Expectations was the Australian Miss Eliza...
Durham students mark female composer

Durham students mark female composer

Feb 20, 2024 | News

In the run-up to International Women’s Day, Durham students are celebrating the music of an alumna whose composing career began at the university 70 years ago. Ailsa Dixon (1932-2017), who studied music at Durham in the 1950s, is one of the many women composers who...
RICHARD BLACKFORD: Various

RICHARD BLACKFORD: Various

Feb 20, 2024 | CD reviews

LaSagrada Familia;  Babel, A Cantata BBC National Orchestra of WalesIkon Singers and Ensemble David Hill conductor Lyrita SRCD432  Richard Blackford who is 70 this year has, over 40 years, developed an international career. It is to the credit of his...
‘Quintessential Quintets’ concert

‘Quintessential Quintets’ concert

Feb 15, 2024 | News

Pianist Mark Bebbington and string principals from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra are presenting under-performed British chamber works of the early 20th century at London’s Cadogan Hall in March. The concert on 24 March at 3.30pm will feature two major piano...
Chair of trustees sought

Chair of trustees sought

Feb 15, 2024 | News

The Ina Boyle Society is seeking a new Chair of Trustees, following the decision of our founder, Katie Boyle, to step down from the role in June 2024. The society was set up in 2020 to champion the music of Ina Boyle and of other neglected Irish composers,...