HOLST: Beni Mora / Choral Symphony Op. 41

HOLST: Beni Mora / Choral Symphony Op. 41

Apr 22, 2025 | CD reviews

Beni Mora & Choral SymphonyBBC Symphony Orchestra BBC Chorus and Choral SocietySir Malcolm Sargent conductor SOMM ARIADNE 5040 This is a valuable and fascinating document of a live broadcast from the Royal Festival Hall in January 1964, and much expertise has been...
AN ENGLISH PASTORAL

AN ENGLISH PASTORAL

Apr 22, 2025 | CD reviews

Ian Venables, Gerald Finzi, Ivor Gurney & Arthur Bliss Chu-Yu Yang violinEric McElroy piano SOMM 0700 Having recently reviewed the Naxos issue of Gurney’s songs, it is a pleasure to re-encounter the excellent Eric McElroy, now with a splendid chamber partner, in...
JOHN W. DUARTE: Guitar Music Volumes 1 – 4

JOHN W. DUARTE: Guitar Music Volumes 1 – 4

Apr 21, 2025 | CD reviews

The Belfort Guitar DuoThe Belfort Chamber EnsembleThe Belfort Chamber OrchestraQuartetto SantorsolaAntonio De Innocentis and Nicola MontellaFlavio Nati guitar Brilliant Classics 96184 / 96510 / 96658 / 2CD 96443 John W. Duarte (1919-2004) was something of a pioneer as...
Obituary: soprano Margaret Gale

Obituary: soprano Margaret Gale

Apr 21, 2025 | News

The soprano Margaret Gale, who enjoyed much success with Sadler’s Wells Opera in the 1960s and 1970s, has died, aged 93. She was seen in such familiar parts as  Musetta, Adele, Despina, Saffi (The Gypsy Baron) and Clorinda (La Cenerentola). For other opera...
Celebration to mark Edward Gregson’s 80th birthday

Celebration to mark Edward Gregson’s 80th birthday

Apr 21, 2025 | News

Saturday 14 June, 2.30pmSt. Elizabeth’s Church, Ashley Road, Ashley, Cheshire WA12 3QE BMS members are invited to share in a musical celebration of the creative life and music of Edward Gregson as he celebrates this milestone birthday in July. Eddie (b. 23 July, 1945)...