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New version of The Apple Tree released
A new authorised edition of one of composer Elizabeth Poston’s best-known works Jesus Christ the Apple Tree has been released…
Rare Ronald Center performance
A rare performance of an extraordinary Cantata, composed by Ronald Center, will take place in November…
British composer to collaborate with London orchestra
British composer, arranger and saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi is set to collaborate with the London Symphony Orchestra as part of this year’s London Jazz Festival…
John McCabe book to launch
A compilation of letters or sections of written by or to the composer-pianist from and to eminent composers and performers from across the world is to be published.
Holst concerto to premiere in London
Imogen Holst’s Violin Concerto will be given its first public performance in London next month…
Malcolm Arnold: Music for Brass Band
[Arnold’s] ability to write for and his love of the music of brass bands is no doubt connected to the fact that before becoming a composer he was principal trumpet player with the BBC Symphony Orchestra…
A CHRISTMAS FANTASIA
From the inexhaustible well of Christmas fare, here is welcome refreshment for the most sated…
JOANNA FORBES L’ESTRANGE: Winter Light
Joanna Forbes L’Estrange is the granddaughter of the celebrated Scottish viola player Watson Forbes…
ROMANCE AND REVERIE: Holst and his contemporaries
A well-conceived and finely-executed release of intriguing rarities…
THOMAS HEWITT JONES: Regards from Rochester
This work, Regards from Rochester, was commissioned by the Rochester Choral Society to celebrate their 150th anniversary…