ROBERT SAXTON: Scenes from the Epic of Gilgamesh

ROBERT SAXTON: Scenes from the Epic of Gilgamesh

Jul 18, 2024 | CD reviews

English Symphony Orchestra Kenneth Woods conductor NIMBUS NI6447 Given its foreshadowing of Job as an elemental attempt to confront the mysteries of human fate, it may be surprising that more composers have not turned to the myth of Gilgamesh.  I am only familiar with...
Archive Holst recording to be released

Archive Holst recording to be released

Jul 18, 2024 | News

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of composer Gustav Holst, SOMM Recordings has announced the release on 16 August of a two CD set of delightful never-before-released recordings. Here are works of grand and intimate scale, for orchestral and chamber...
BLISS: Works for Brass Band

BLISS: Works for Brass Band

Jul 17, 2024 | CD reviews

Black Dyke BandJohn Wilson conductor CHANDOS CHSA5344 As Master of the Queen’s Musick (he liked the old spelling), Sir Arthur Bliss was required to write much ceremonial music for brass instruments. He approached what could have been an onerous task with great...
Bite-Back: Lloyd’s Brass Band music

Bite-Back: Lloyd’s Brass Band music

Jul 16, 2024 | Inbox

Phillip Hunt responds to Paul Jackson’s review I was interested to read Paul Jackson’s comment in his review of the CD of Lloyd’s Brass Band music, that Royal Parks was not considered challenging enough for the players. This was indeed the case, but...