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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

Concert celebrates Bradford’s forgotten composer

A special concert taking place next month in Bradford promises to be a treat for music enthusiasts and history buffs alike as it celebrates the music of composer Frederic Cliffe…

INCANDESCENT INCANTATIONS: Works for solo violin & reciter

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Obituary: Raymond Warren

Professor Raymond Warren, who has died aged 96, was part of that Interwar generation of British composers that owed a stylistic debt to Tippett and Britten…

Arnold Cooke - Complete String Quartets, Vol. Two

British composers featured in new releases

Toccata Classics will launch two new releases of music by British composers including Arnold Cooke and Charles Harford Lloyd…

University seeks applications for British music research

Following the reversal of the decision to close the Music Department at Cardiff University, new PhD Studentships in research have been announced....

Latest features & reviews

Elgar: Falstaff & Sea Picture

CD reviews

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.

D’Erlanger & Dunhill: Piano Quintets

CD reviews

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?

Cowie: Concerto for Orchestra / Clarinet Concerto No. 2

CD reviews

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

A Musical Missionary: The Life and Music of Dulcie Holland

Book reviews

In these days of COVID-19 monotony one occasionally gets a surprise to brighten up one’s day. Recently I received a delightful package in my letter box – a newly written biography of Dulcie Holland.

Arnold Bax to be recognised in Scotland

Features

The news that internationally renowned British composer, Sir Arnold Bax, is to be officially recognised in Scotland will be welcomed by BMS members and all classical music enthusiasts. A bronze...