PHILIP SAWYERS: Various
Philip Sawyers’ Third Symphony of (so far) six symphonies was completed in 2016, and it is a muscular work rooted in tonal language but refreshingly ‘dissonant’ and dramatic…
Welsh composer features on BMS recording
A new BMS recording will be released on the Naxos label in July featuring the songs of Welsh composer Grace Williams…
Obituary: Sir Andrew Davis CBE
The British Music Society says farewell to one of our much-loved Vice-Presidents following the death of Sir Andrew Davis…
HOWARD SKEMPTON: 50 Preludes and Fugues for Organ
The composer’s note to this recording of Howard Skempton’s ‘50 Preludes and Fugues for Organ’ begins by expressing the likely reaction of many people when first encountering this project…
GENESIS AND HOPE
The St Paul’s Sinfonia, who celebrate their 20th anniversary next year, are a well-established feature of concerts in Southeast London…