Bringing Britain’s musical heritage alive
Founded in 1979, the British Music Society is dedicated to promoting and preserving Britain’s musical heritage with particular emphasis on 20th century composers through recordings, publications and events
Latest features & reviews
ADRIAN SUTTON: Violin Concerto
Adrian Sutton is well known to the theatre going public through his music for National Theatre productions such as War Horse and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time…
ROYAL THRONE OF KINGS
The front cover of the CD shows a portrait of Richard III and with the title Royal Throne of Kings. This looks very much like those CDs of medieval music recorded by Gothic Voices…
RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Carols from Herefordshire
This is music written and arranged for good amateur singers so never is it too demanding. This choir is ideal. They are balanced and have clear diction and a fresh uncluttered tone quality…
HOWELLS AND WOOD: Quartets
As ever with Somm performances, notes and sound are all excellent, making this a highly auspicious start to a very welcome series…
KENNETH HESKETH: Hände – Music for Piano
This release celebrates the artistic collaboration between the performer, Clare Hammond and the composer Kenneth Hesketh…
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…