William Lloyd writes about the George Lloyd Society
The George Lloyd Society has recently published their latest occasional newsletter, with much interesting material. This includes the composer talking about his memories of Crystal Palace, (the plate-glass structure, not the football team) and the early days of...
International Malcolm Arnold Festival 2020
Due to Covid-19 the 15th International Malcolm Arnold Festival entitled A Man of the People will be held online from 17 to 18 October 2020. As always this years festival celebrates the work of the great English composer Sir Malcolm Arnold (1921 – 2006) in three...
Welsh composer releases new album
Welsh composer Lynne Plowman has released her new album The Beachcomber on the Prima Facie label. You can read Kevin Mandry’s review here. Two works composed in 2017 form the framework of this project – A Field Guide to Pebbles (five short pieces for percussion...
English Music Festival – Autumn 2020
The English Music Festival (EMF) is playing its part in restarting music-making in the UK with the Sussex Autumn Festival on 9 to 10 October. A series of four recitals will take place at St. Mary’s Church in Horsham performed by Rupert Marshall-Luck violin, Duncan...
Lynne Plowman: The Beachcomber
PRIMA FACIE PFCD135 The Beachcomber comprises 14 short tracks, the longest being just over seven minutes. Threaded throughout are six brief pieces for two percussionists, playing a wide variety of instruments including assorted drums, bells, gongs and tuned bowls. At...
Michael Csányi-Wills: Symphony No 1
Cardiff University Symphony OrchestraMark Eager conductor PRIMA FACIE PFCD136 The symphony opens with a sense of coiled drama, as over a throbbing pulse, sweeping strings and harp, alongside squealing winds and brass, create a phantasmagoric mood. There are...
Songs for Sir John: A Tribute to Sir John Manduell
with Richard Baker narrator divine art dda 25210 This collection of compositions by 15 living composers is perfectly described in an introduction by Paul Hindmarsh of the Royal Northern College of Music as a ‘Garland of tributes to Sir John Manduell (1928 – 2017)....
Music for Stage & Screen
Remastered Archive Recordings Various conductors Albion Records ALBCD041 These remastered recordings are taken from early recordings and film soundtracks. The music ranges from ballets Holst’s The Perfect Fool and Falla’s El Amor Brujo, through incidental...