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DREAMS DESIRES DESOLATION: English Song

Jan 17, 2024 | CD reviews

Trevor Alexander baritone Peter Crockford piano Divine art ddx 21114 Let us start with the positives. This is a generous recital of 21 songs composed by English composers, largely in the first half of the 20th century, and includes some outstanding examples like...

RONALD STEVENSON and Friends

Jan 17, 2024 | CD reviews

Lesley-Jane Rogers sopranoJohn Turner recorder Prima Facie PFCD202 Lightly scored for mainly solos and duets, this disc is perfect for a quiet evening in front of a log fire when peace prevails and the listening required is not too demanding. Ronald Stevenson’s music...

British composers feature in two album launches

Dec 28, 2023 | News

twisted skyscape is a re-release featuring British composers Philip Sparke, Adam Gorb, Gary Carpenter and Christopher Hussey in premiere recordings of their music. This unique and groundbreaking new classical music album is the first of its kind devoted entirely to...

January 2024 news digest

Dec 27, 2023 | News

A look at some of the stories and issues affecting the musical world today… Royal Albert Hall box for sale How would you like to attend events at the Royal Albert Hall for the next 843 years in your own private box? Here’s an opportunity to do just that: Grand Tier...

Bite-Back: CD reviews – dead or alive?

Dec 27, 2023 | News

Following Dr Maxwell’s letter questioning whether BMS should feature reviews of living composers, three members have responded below with their views: I was pleased to see Dr Maxwell’s letter in the December E-News, not merely because it is so rare that we...