STANFORD: Requiem, Op. 63

STANFORD: Requiem, Op. 63

Oct 24, 2023 | CD reviews

University of Birmingham VoicesCity of Birmingham Symphony OrchestraMartyn Brabbins conductor HYPERION CDA68418 The world has never exactly abounded in first-rate Requiem settings, a fact which renders all the more unfortunate the persistent neglect of Stanford’s...
ALEC ROWLEY: Organ Works

ALEC ROWLEY: Organ Works

Oct 23, 2023 | CD reviews

Herman Jordaan organ  Ismeron JMSCD 11 Alec Rowley (1892-1958) is a largely forgotten composer these days and that is a pity for his music is well worth getting to know. This two CD set is therefore very welcome containing 10 of Rowley’s organ compositions played by...
Wanted: Lyrita records and more!

Wanted: Lyrita records and more!

Sep 26, 2023 | Inbox

Perhaps you have Lyrita records that you do not play any longer and would  like to sell? My collection is far from complete and I‘m always on the lookout for a hopefully even better copy to listen to. Very welcome are also RCS series because good copies...
Chairman reflects on her six year tenure

Chairman reflects on her six year tenure

Sep 26, 2023 | Inbox

Chairman address, October 2023Dr Wendy Hiscocks Dear Friends, It is with some sadness and not a little regret that I come to the end of my period as Chairman of the British Music Society. My six years in this position have seen many developments and achievements for...