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Thurston Dart anniversaries
Saturday 6 March marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Thurston Dart and 3 September will be the centenary of his birth.
Robert Simpson centenary offer
Andrew Youdell has a seven CD box set in mint condition available for sale of the Hyperion recordings of the complete symphonies of Robert Simpson.
Brexit blow for touring musicians
Many media outlets have been reporting that musicians from all genres are furious that the imposition of red tape and visa fees will mean that working in Europe will simply not be viable.
Obituary: Osian Ellis
Osian Ellis, one of Britain’s most widely respected harpists, died on January 6th at the age of 92.
DAVID MATTHEWS: A Vision of the Sea
A deeply felt affinity with nature proudly sits at the heart of David Matthews’ latest collection of works, a collaboration with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and Jac van Steen…
RICHARD DURRANT: Rewilding
It is hard to classify this music. It has strong flavours of traditional folk music, early music perhaps, and film or television music too. It is fresh, attractive and easy to listen to…
ENGLISH MUSIC FOR STRINGS
This disc represents the latest triumph from Mr Wilson and the Sinfonia of London. Four important ‘B’s of English music are included…
ERIC COATES – Orchestral Music Volume 2
This music was undoubtedly given more exposure in first half of last century, and it is good that it is still taken seriously by at least some modern conductors…
REAWAKENED: Clarinet Concertos
The aim of this disc, ‘Reawakened’, is an attempt, in three cases. to restore to public favour forgotten clarinet concertos and, in addition, to widen the appeal and scope of the fourth work.