Archive Holst recording to be released

Archive Holst recording to be released

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of composer Gustav Holst, SOMM Recordings has announced the release on 16 August of a two CD set of delightful never-before-released recordings. Here are works of grand and intimate scale, for orchestral and chamber...
BLISS: Works for Brass Band

BLISS: Works for Brass Band

Black Dyke BandJohn Wilson conductor CHANDOS CHSA5344 As Master of the Queen’s Musick (he liked the old spelling), Sir Arthur Bliss was required to write much ceremonial music for brass instruments. He approached what could have been an onerous task with great...
Bite-Back: Lloyd’s Brass Band music

Bite-Back: Lloyd’s Brass Band music

Phillip Hunt responds to Paul Jackson’s review I was interested to read Paul Jackson’s comment in his review of the CD of Lloyd’s Brass Band music, that Royal Parks was not considered challenging enough for the players. This was indeed the case, but...
Album to focus on composer Wilfred Heaton

Album to focus on composer Wilfred Heaton

The music of Sheffield-born composer Wilfred Heaton (1918-2000) will be the focus of a new album from Divine Art due to be released in early 2025. Heaton is a household name in the brass band world, where some of his early worlds enjoy ‘classic’ status.  After his...