Feb 26, 2026 | Inbox
The output of British music on Breakfast on 3 continues to deteriorate. Take, for example, last week. I have included Sunday to Saturday inclusive. There were 170 pieces of music broadcast, of which just 19 were by British composers. That represents 11%. Of those 19,...
Sep 24, 2025 | Inbox
Dear Editor, I was very interested in the discussion on CD and vinyl collections. The member who asked for advice on what to do with CDs also mentioned the ridiculous prices asked for LPs. This is something I am very much aware of having spent a small fortune on...
Feb 24, 2025 | Inbox
I am writing on behalf of the Carl Rosa Trust Ltd., with whom I volunteer. We are searching for information about any living descendants of the van Noorden family. I understand that Walter van Noorden died without any children, but that his brother Alfred did indeed...
Dec 28, 2024 | Inbox
The BMS AGM will be held on Saturday 22nd February 2025 in St Barnabas Church, Pitshanger Lane, Ealing at 5.30pm – in the break between Ealing Symphony Orchestra’s rehearsal and the concert which starts at 7pm. The ESO concert opens with Ruth Gipps...
Nov 28, 2024 | Inbox
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Nov 27, 2024 | Inbox
The latest issue of the Mozart Edition / EditionUK newsletter featured English composer Madeleine Dring whose legacy endures through her captivating contributions to 20th century British music. Dring (1923–1977) was a composer, pianist, violinist, and actress who was...
