Concert review: Britten Sinfonia

Concert review: Britten Sinfonia

4 May 2022, Barbican Centre, London This was brilliant programming by the Britten Sinfonia, and although the concert going public did not turn out in force (the Barbican barely a quarter full), it was good to know at least some British Music Society members were in...
British music at High Barnet festival

British music at High Barnet festival

A charity concert for Ukraine, a full orchestral concert and three chamber music recitals with award-winning artists make up this year’s High Barnet Chamber Music Festival which runs from July 2 to 17. After last year’s sell-out and critically acclaimed inaugural...
PHILIP WILBY: An English Passion

PHILIP WILBY: An English Passion

An English Passion according to Saint Matthew RESONUS 10298 It just needs just two words with which to welcome this issue – it is absolutely splendid.  Philip Wilby was a violinist in the National Youth Orchestra, a pupil of Howells, and ultimately Professor of...
Festival promises a Feast of Midsummer Music

Festival promises a Feast of Midsummer Music

Gregynog Festival returns with a feast of Midsummer music in the handsome setting of Gregynog Hall near Newtown in north Powys from 25 to 26 June 2022 with many of the events having a focus on British music. Gregynog Hall near Newtown is the setting for the summer...
Delius Society celebrates 60th

Delius Society celebrates 60th

The Delius Society celebrates its 60th anniversary with a special concert at the Royal Academy of Music on 26 June.  Alongside recently re-discovered works by Frederick Delius, the concert will feature three new works specially commissioned by the Society from leading...