Composer Adrian Sutton dies aged 58

Composer Adrian Sutton dies aged 58

Oct 27, 2025 | News

Adrian Sutton, award-winning composer of the music for War Horse, the National Theatre’s play based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel set against the backdrop of the First World War, has died aged 58. The Olivier-awarded and Tony-nominated British composer had been given an...
WALTON: Cello Concerto – Symphony No 1 | Scapino

WALTON: Cello Concerto – Symphony No 1 | Scapino

Oct 26, 2025 | CD reviews

Sinfonia of LondonJonathan Aasgaard celloJohn Wilson conductor CHANDOS CHSA 5328 Walton, John Wilson, Chandos – the recommendation writes itself. But there is also the appearance of Jonathan Aasgaard as soloist in the concerto, a work which the liner notes remind us...
RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Mantegna

RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Mantegna

Oct 25, 2025 | CD reviews

Dulwich Choral SocietyLondon Mozart Players William Vann conductor ALBION RECORDS ALBCD067 This release throws light upon what must be one of the least explored areas of a mainstream composer’s output. Hymnody was an important aspect of Vaughan Williams’...
A VISION IN A DREAM: Concertos by Edward Gregson

A VISION IN A DREAM: Concertos by Edward Gregson

Oct 25, 2025 | CD reviews

Edward Gregson pianoBBC Philharmonic OrchestraBen Gernon conductor CHANDOS CHAN 20356 Edward Gregson is an alumnus of the Royal Academy of Music where he studied composition with Alan Bush, who had been a pupil of Frederick Corder, also at the Academy. However, after...
Nature and rivers inspire new British commission

Nature and rivers inspire new British commission

Oct 7, 2025 | News

Pollution, climate change and the rebirth of nature were the inspiration for a new work by British composer Libby Croad commissioned for The Dionysus Ensemble. People are aware of the calming, restful and natural benefits of rivers and waterways to our physical and...