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
A Musical Missionary: The Life and Music of Dulcie Holland
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
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...
Book review: The Music of Peter Maxwell Davies
A disastrous Promenade Concert reception became a momentous turning point in the stormy life of composer, Peter Maxwell Davies.
Shopping with Grace Williams
A personal memoir of meeting Grace Williams in the late 1960s at her home in Barry.
The Cyril Scott Companion
Boydell and Brewer’s catalogue includes an impressive array of texts on British music to which this substantial and beautifully presented volume is a very welcome addition.