Obituary: Sir Andrew Davis CBE

Obituary: Sir Andrew Davis CBE

1944 – 2024 The British Music Society says farewell to one of our much-loved Vice-Presidents following the death of Sir Andrew Davis, aged 80. Recognised as one of Britain’s greatest conductors, he was described by music critic Alan Blyth as ‘a conductor whose...
GENESIS AND HOPE

GENESIS AND HOPE

Concert review: music by Kraus, Coult, Sibelius and Arnold St Paul’s SinfoniaPhilippa Boyle soprano Andrew Morley conductor Friday 17 May, St Margaret’s Church, Blackheath The St Paul’s Sinfonia, who celebrate their 20th anniversary next year, are a...
Series unearths scores from the past

Series unearths scores from the past

The English Heritage Music Series, an initiative presented by the University of Minnesota’s Library Publishing Services, now offers free access to musical compositions previously out of reach or long out of print.  More than 160 performance scores for music by...
Private viewing of John McCabe video

Private viewing of John McCabe video

The video tribute to John McCabe, first screened at the BMS AGM in October last year, can be viewed by members only on a private online platform for three days from 18 to 20 July. Members wishing to see the video during this limited period will need to email Wendy...
RVW Premiere at music festival

RVW Premiere at music festival

The English Music Festival in May will include the World Premiere of the ‘Richard II’ Concert Fantasy by Ralph Vaughan Williams. This is the complete incidental music the composer was commissioned to write for Frank Benson’s 1912-13 production at...
Book records neglected British repertoire

Book records neglected British repertoire

A book charting a personal history of 50 years’ researching and recording neglected British repertoire was launched in late April by publisher Vocalion Books. Recording British Music, written by Lewis Foreman and with a foreword by Roger Wright, is described as...