Malcolm Arnold: Music for Brass Band
[Arnold’s] ability to write for and his love of the music of brass bands is no doubt connected to the fact that before becoming a composer he was principal trumpet player with the BBC Symphony Orchestra…
A CHRISTMAS FANTASIA
From the inexhaustible well of Christmas fare, here is welcome refreshment for the most sated…
JOANNA FORBES L’ESTRANGE: Winter Light
Joanna Forbes L’Estrange is the granddaughter of the celebrated Scottish viola player Watson Forbes…
British music featured in Leeds festival
The Red Violin Festival, taking place in Leeds from 14th to 19th October, will feature a wide range of British music…
ROMANCE AND REVERIE: Holst and his contemporaries
A well-conceived and finely-executed release of intriguing rarities…