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Support sought for new composer films
Plans for two video documentaries on John McCabe and John Joubert have been announced by BMS.
New E J Moeran biography to be published
A long-awaited study of the life and music of Anglo-Irish composer Ernest John Moeran is to be published…
In Memoriam: Chris Bye
It is with much sadness that we inform members of Chris Bye’s death on March 8 aged 69 shortly after being diagnosed with cancer.
A Century of Music by British Women
A concert celebrated a Century of Music by British Women fon International Women’s Day.
Vacancy: BMS Journal Editor
Our present Journal Editor Dominic Daula has informed the Society that he will be stepping down from this role…
Support for Alec Rowley organ music CD
Following my recent review of Alec Rowley: Piano Works I am currently trying to commission a CD devoted to Alec Rowley’s organ music.
ALEC ROWLEY: Piano Works
Although there are other CDs which include individual works, this is the first devoted entirely to Rowley…
Letter: Walton inspired Ben-Hur soundtrack
I found something that maybe of interest to readers. Recently I heard a near-copy of a tune by William Walton in the Ben-Hur soundtrack I got from the thrift shop…
JOHN IRELAND: Orchestral Music
Despite one or two reservations, this is a hugely welcome issue of most on John Ireland’s works for orchestra, from a conductor and orchestra who can seemingly do little wrong…
COLERIDGE-TAYLOR: Nonet, Piano Trio, Piano Quintet
There is such skill and maturity in every aspect of the writing. Then one remembers that the composer was only 18 when he wrote them, and the work becomes even more astonishing…