CD reviews – dead or alive?

CD reviews – dead or alive?

The fact that several of the reviews in the recent edition of BMS News cover CDs containing entirely or mostly music by living composers prompts me to write (yet again) to observe that the founding principle of the British Music Society was the promotion of music by...
Searching for Bryson manuscripts

Searching for Bryson manuscripts

I am searching for any information regarding the whereabouts of the original manuscripts of Ernest Bryson (1867 – 1942). He had three unmarried sisters who are all now deceased.  If anyone has any leads, please contact me directly at alan.jones.ski@gmail.com...
Wanted: Lyrita records and more!

Wanted: Lyrita records and more!

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

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...
Searching for the Bulletins

Searching for the Bulletins

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In search of Thomas Farren

In search of Thomas Farren

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