HOLST: Beni Mora / Choral Symphony Op. 41
This is a valuable and fascinating document of a live broadcast from the Royal Festival Hall in January 1964, and much expertise has been brought to bear in revitalising the historic recording…
AN ENGLISH PASTORAL
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 further first recordings by the composer…
JOHN W. DUARTE: Guitar Music Volumes 1 – 4
John W. Duarte was something of a pioneer as British composer writing mostly, if not exclusively for the guitar… in his single-minded devotion to the instrument, Duarte was almost unique…
Obituary: soprano Margaret Gale
The soprano Margaret Gale, who enjoyed much success with Sadler’s Wells Opera in the 1960s and 1970s, has died…
Celebration to mark Edward Gregson’s 80th birthday
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…