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
JOHN GARDNER: Complete Organ Music, Volume Two
Tom Winpenny gives polished and committed performances of this music, as he does with everything that he commits to disc. His ability to bring unfamiliar music to life is extraordinary…
ROBERT SAXTON: String Quartets 3 & 4 / Sonata
Perhaps, like me, you first came across Robert Saxton when his The Ring of Eternity was first heard in 1984 and later recorded. I have always thought highly of his music, and with this CD continue to do so…
IN THE MIRROR: Music by Women Composers
This is simply first-rate music superbly performed. It would also be an excellent introduction for any listener who may be timorous about exploring contemporary music…
RUTH GIPPS: Orchestral Works, Vol 4
This important issue completes the cycle of Gipps 5 symphonies, and also offers two rarities, the more important one being the early violin concerto, which dates from 1943…
MALCOLM WILLIAMSON: Chamber Music
Pianist Antony Gray has assembled a fascinating and enticing issue, generously filled with rarities spanning Williamson’s career. All are impeccably delivered and well worth exploring…
HOLST: Beni Mora / Choral Symphony Op. 41
This is a valuable and fascinating document of a live broadcast from the Royal Festival Hall in January 1964, and much expertise has been brought to bear in revitalising the historic recording…