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Sir John Barbirolli: a life story in plaques

Nov 17, 2023 | Features

Most British musicians are lucky if they are celebrated by just one plaque. But we have found at least three for this famous musician, one of the most important conductors of the 20th century. The first plaque to mark the eminent British conductor and cellist Sir John...

BRITISH MUSIC SOCIETY: Chairman’s Report

Oct 28, 2023 | News

AGM, 27 October 2023, 2-4pmBritish Film Institute, Screening Room 2Stephen Street, London A summary of the Society’s activities in the following key areas during 2022-23. E-News, Printed News and websiteRevolution Arts (Nicholas Keyworth and Ian Martin) continue...

BMS AGM 2023 report

Oct 28, 2023 | News

We were a cosy gathering in the attractively refurbished BFI foyer and screening room 2 for this year’s AGM on 27 October 2023. Monica McCabe and Anna Joubert attended the preview of the John McCabe video tribute that was preceded by a short promotional video of...

Elgar in Settle

Oct 27, 2023 | News

Blue plaques there seem to be a plenty, but if you look carefully, you might well stumble across one which is not blue and in a place you might not expect. I discovered this one when travelling on the stunning Settle to Carlisle railway. The little town of...

PHILIP SAWYERS: Mayflower on the Sea of Time

Oct 25, 2023 | CD reviews

English Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Kenneth Woods conductor Nimbus Alliance NI6439 In the last 20 years the music of Philip Sawyers (b.1951) has emerged from obscurity into the limelight making a considerable impression. I make this the fifth disc that has been...