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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
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Another blue plaque
Crossing London’s majestic Manchester Square enroute to the Wallace Collection I spotted a blue plaque on No. 2…
PROCESSIONAL: Organ Music
This double CD set is presented as a luxurious hard cover booklet with detailed notes on the music by organist Richard Lea…
EDWARD COWIE: 24 Preludes for Piano
This CD is a re-release of the 24 Piano Preludes by Edward Cowie, first recorded by piano virtuoso Philip Mead, a specialist in contemporary piano repertoire, on the UHR label of the University of Hertfordshire in November of 2007…
An appreciation: Sir Harrison Birtwistle
Following his death earlier this month, much has been written about the musical achievement of Sir Harrison Birtwistle. Unpalatable to some, indispensable to others, his music has dominated the new music landscape for well over fifty years…
RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Pan’s Anniversary
Pan’s Anniversary is a masque written by Ben Jonson, originally designed by Inigo Jones. It was first performed for the court of James I in 1621…
John Joubert: First and Last Songs
My father John Joubert died in January 2019. Just before he died I had written in my diary ‘tidy Dad’s study’ as it was badly in need of sorting out…