VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Hugh the Drover

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Hugh the Drover

The operas of Vaughan Williams have never gained a permanent place in the repertory, which is a pity. Hugh the Drover, Sir John in Love, and particularly The Pilgrim’s Progress contain some wonderful music…

DAVID MATTHEWS: Symphony No. 9

DAVID MATTHEWS: Symphony No. 9

Kenneth Woods, conductor of the English Symphony Orchestra, makes the point about this work that there is still a lot of great music to be written in C major…

HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS

HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS

This compendium of mostly British contributions to the literature amply demonstrates the versatility of which the recorder is capable. There is variety of mood, virtuosity, colour…