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ACOUSTICS IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
This is ‘simply’ a book about sound. Except it is not simple at all. For such a commonplace entity, its control and dissemination is a hugely complex matter…
Diversity and the British string quartet
Over three days composers, performers, students, and academics have explored issues of diversity in British classical music.
An appreciation of Honor Sheppard
The distinguished soprano Honor Sheppard died in her home village of Bowdon, Cheshire, at the age of 89 on 29th May 2021.
Contest seeks young musical talent
Entries are now open for the New Talent British International Youth Music Competition 2021.
BMS pick of the Proms
The Proms, at last, are back with us, with a six week season starting on 30 July.
DANCE!
This is a hugely rewarding disc of works inspired by the dance. Two masterworks from the early 20th century, here in fascinating arrangements, bookend three contemporary works…
WILLIAM BAINES: Pictures of Light
Baines described himself as ‘like Debussy’ and by that I suspect he meant that he was creating an emotional image in sound of a landscape or picture…
On the trail of William Baines
William was born in 1899 – the same decade as the likes of Arthur Bliss, Herbert Howells, Peter Warlock and Gordon Jacob. But his life was to be tragically cut short at the age of just 23…
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Volume 1
This CD is the first in an important series from SOMM comprising of re-masterings of historic performances…
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS & HOLST: Quartets
…this is an excellent new issue with persuasive performances captured by an exceptionally good recording…