Seeking details of a prominent pianist

Seeking details of a prominent pianist

May 28, 2024 | Inbox

Dear BMS,I am the Grandson of William Henry Haddon Squire, a prominent pianist, who was around at the same time as William Henry Squire and so he added the Haddon to differentiate them.We were wondering if you had any information on our Grandfather? We know he...
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Hugh the Drover

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Hugh the Drover

May 28, 2024 | CD reviews

Plus Songs and Folk song arrangements Mary Lewis, Tudor Davies, etcBritish National Opera CompanyMalcolm Sargent conductor Albion Records ALBCD060 The operas of Vaughan Williams have never gained a permanent place in the repertory, which is a pity. Hugh the Drover,...
DAVID MATTHEWS: Symphony No. 9

DAVID MATTHEWS: Symphony No. 9

May 28, 2024 | CD reviews

Plus Variations for Strings and Double Concerto for Violin and Viola Sara Trickey violinSarah-Jane Bradley violaEnglish Symphony OrchestraEnglish String OrchestraKenneth Woods conductor Nimbus Alliance NI 6382 Kenneth Woods, conductor of the English Symphony...
HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS

HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS

May 28, 2024 | CD reviews

Rarities for Recorder (two CDs) John Turner recorderStephen Bettaney pianoLaura Robinson recorderCatherine Yates violaAlex Mitchell viola DIVINE ART   ddx 21245 John Turner is the doyen of British recorder players, having premièred some 600 works. He continues to...