Feb 26, 2026 | Inbox
The output of British music on Breakfast on 3 continues to deteriorate. Take, for example, last week. I have included Sunday to Saturday inclusive. There were 170 pieces of music broadcast, of which just 19 were by British composers. That represents 11%. Of those 19,...
Feb 26, 2026 | News
New trustees are being sought by the Sir Arnold Bax Society which is a charity dedicated to promoting the music and legacy of the composer (pictured above) through the support of performance, education, and the critical revision and preservation of his written works....
Feb 23, 2026 | News
The shortlist for this year’s Royal Philharmonic Society Awards has been announced, showcasing a host of good news stories about classical music in the UK. Described as ‘the biggest night in UK classical music’ (The Sunday Times), the focus is on the musicians,...
Feb 23, 2026 | News
James Burton has been appointed as the next Artistic Director of Ex Cathedra ahead of Jeffrey Skidmore retiring next autumn after 57 years. James, who will join Ex Cathedra in Spring 2026 as Artistic Director Designate, is an internationally renowned conductor,...
Feb 23, 2026 | News
The composer Jeffrey Lewis died on November 30 2025, aged 83. He was one of Wales’s leading composers, and lectured at Leeds College of Music (1969 – 1972) and University College of North Wales, Bangor (1973 – 1992). Jeffrey Lewis was born on 28 November 1942 in...
