Tribute to Peter Pears

Tribute to Peter Pears

Released recently on Signum Classics, Robin Tritschler’s album of Songs for Peter Pears sees the Irish tenor paying tribute to one of the most remarkable singers of the 20th century and exploring some of the many and varied song-cycles which he inspired.  The...
Two British labels announce CD launches

Two British labels announce CD launches

NMC Recordings partner labels Birmingham Record Company and Huddersfield Contemporary Records have announced the following recent and forthcoming CD releases: Too Many Sweets is a portrait album showcasing the work of composer Benjamin Oliver Diversed Tapes features...
BMS recording August launch

BMS recording August launch

BMS members are invited to join baritone Jeremy Huw Williams and pianist Wendy Hiscocks at this year’s Welsh Eisteddfod for the official Naxos launch of our next recording. Signings of the Grace Williams song CD by the artists will be available at the Ty Cerdd stand,...
RSCM marks centenary of Stanford’s death

RSCM marks centenary of Stanford’s death

The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) marks the centenary of Charles Villiers Stanford’s death with a series of special events Charles Villiers Stanford, one of the great choral composers of the late 19th/early 20th century, died on 29 March 1924. As executors of...
Welsh composer features on BMS recording

Welsh composer features on BMS recording

A new British Music Society recording will be released on the Naxos label on July 26 featuring the songs of Welsh composer Grace Williams.  Grace Williams’ music has enjoyed renewed interest in recent years and the BMS was proud to be part of this revival with...