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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
CYRIL SCOTT: Piano Sonata No. 1
While the recording is as good as ever from this eminent label, this is a disc to which I will (have to) return, and it is strongly recommended to the patient and dedicated…
REBECCA CLARKE: Sonatas for Violin, Viola & Piano
…to my knowledge this is the first time the three Sonatas have appeared on the same disc, and played by the same violinist/violist…
GEORGE LLOYD: The Symphonies 1-6
Lyrita has announced that George Lloyd’s complete recordings will be released in a new ‘Signature Edition’ during 2024. Clearly this is good news…
RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Serenade to Music
… what makes this CD unique is that each of the other singers is given a moment to shine on their own, in recordings transferred brilliantly from 78s…
LUMINOS: Contemporary Music for Clarinets
Given a crystal-clear recording, this excellent Métier disc makes the perfect case for some striking, challenging and ultimately rewarding music…
JACQUES COHEN: Various
… the Tippett Quartet prove great advocates, approaching all challenges with their customary fearlessness and expertise.