Archive Holst recording to be released
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of composer Gustav Holst, a two CD set is being launched of never-before-released recordings…
DIARY OF THE BEE: Chamber Works by Helen Leach
The title of the disc is the longest work recorded here. The Diary of the Bee is a five-movement composition lasting 20 minutes…
BLISS: Works for Brass Band
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…
Bite-Back: Lloyd’s Brass Band music
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…
Album to focus on composer Wilfred Heaton
The music of Sheffield-born composer Wilfred Heaton will be the focus of a new album…