Jan 13, 2026 | News
Soprano Janet Fischer, mezzo-soprano Alice Mary Coote and composer Max Richter were among British musicians recognised in the King’s New Year’s Honours list this month. Composer and pianist Max Richter was appointed a CBE for services to the arts alongside...
Dec 22, 2025 | News
In addition to Malcolm Binns (see separate article) there are several British musicians celebrating milestone birthdays in 2026 including: John Tomlinson (80th birthday) Edward Higginbottom (80th birthday) Michael Finnissy (80th birthday) Nigel Kennedy (70th birthday)...
Dec 22, 2025 | News
This month we send birthday greetings to a noted authority on British piano music, Malcolm Binns who celebrates his 90th birthday on 29 January. Born in Nottingham in 1936, Malcolm studied music at the Royal College of Music where he was a professor from 1961 to...
Dec 18, 2025 | News
I don’t really want to ‘bite back’ against Martyn Strachan’s review of Sterndale Bennett’s piano concertos – I have owned recordings of these practically since they appeared, and I believe they are excellent and seriously...
Dec 17, 2025 | News
Divine Art will be releasing two new CDs in February featuring Scottish composer and artist Jim Aitchison, and British-born and Beijing-based Nicholas Michael Smith. Two piano quintets from composer Jim Aitchison both draw on his unique dual practice as composer and...
Dec 13, 2025 | News
It is heartening to see that British Opera is alive and well across the UK with many of our excellent professional opera companies presenting works old and new. Here’s a snapshot of what’s coming up in 2026… What is often considered to be the greatest of British...
