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
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…
A tribute to Christopher Ball
The composer Christopher Ball, who died in April 2022, had no fewer than six musical careers, successively as clarinettist, orchestral conductor, recorder player, publisher, arranger and composer…
CHRISTMASTIDE
Here is a Christmas disc that is just that little bit different; it contains arrangements to which it is well worth paying attention…
REED: String Quartets
‘Billy’ Reed is mostly remembered now as the friend and adviser to Elgar; but as this valuable release demonstrates he was also a composer…