This is a re-mastered collection of 21 tracks of recordings of church music made in 1992.  The issue is offered at ‘super bargain price’.

There are many British ‘lost composers’ of the 20th century, several born between the two world wars, who even after an encouraging start fell out of favour, or out of fashion, in their later years.

Somm has again found a fascinating niche in the market by throwing light on a composer better known for his orchestral works like ‘With the Wild Geese’.

There is a wonderfully enticing Elgar revolution afoot in Germany right now and the enduring baton of conductor, Daniel Barenboim, is paving a major part of the way.

Fine tailoring, tobacco, aftershave (‘a spicy woody fragrance’) – the name Dunhill evokes some resonant images… does the music in any way match my rather random associations?

Edward Cowie is a composer, painter, writer, and naturalist.  Many of his works are inspired by man and his relation to the natural world.