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Obituary: Richard Lloyd
Richard Lloyd, who died in April, was a noted composer of church music with more than 600 anthems to his credit…
All change at the Holst Museum
Cheltenham’s hidden gem, the Holst Birthplace Museum, is emerging in good health from the Covid pandemic.
500th issue sells out
William Wordsworth Orchestral Works Volume III – 5th Symphony and Cello Concerto with John Gibbons – is the fastest ever selling Toccata Classics disc.
Centenary celebrations at summer festival
London Song Festival’s summer season of concerts is currently under way with a series of four concerts.
Welcome to our new Journal editor
We are delighted that Dr Ian Maxwell will be joining the team once again as BMS Journal Editor.
HOLST: Choral music
This recording by the Chapel Choir of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea directed by William Vann is unlikely ever to be equalled, certainly never bettered…
ARNOLD: Orchestral Works
This is an intriguing programme of orchestral music by Arnold, with examples of his work chosen from four decades of his career and offers some light-hearted offerings alongside weightier material…
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Live Volume 2
Volume 2 in Somm’s invaluable contribution to Vaughan Williams’ 150th Anniversary year are three radio broadcasts by the great RVW interpreter Sir Adrian Boult…
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Live Volume 3
Vaughan Williams never pushed himself to the front as a conductor, even of his own works. But when the opportunity arose, on the showing of a limited number of recordings, he proved himself an accomplished director…
DODGSON: The Peasant Poet
Some of you may remember Stephen Dodgson presenting parts of Radio 3’s Record Review, but little did we know then that he was a prolific and versatile composer..