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
GEORGE LLOYD: The Works for Violin and Piano
For those who associated the composer George Lloyd with his output of symphonies, it will probably be refreshing to hear music that he wrote for his own instrument, the violin…
GRAHAM HAIR: Piano Music
Hair pays a marked tribute to the artistry of the pianist Martin Jones, whose performances of this demanding repertoire are superb…
ADRIAN SUTTON: Violin Concerto
Adrian Sutton is well known to the theatre going public through his music for National Theatre productions such as War Horse and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time…
ROYAL THRONE OF KINGS
The front cover of the CD shows a portrait of Richard III and with the title Royal Throne of Kings. This looks very much like those CDs of medieval music recorded by Gothic Voices…
RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Carols from Herefordshire
This is music written and arranged for good amateur singers so never is it too demanding. This choir is ideal. They are balanced and have clear diction and a fresh uncluttered tone quality…
HOWELLS AND WOOD: Quartets
As ever with Somm performances, notes and sound are all excellent, making this a highly auspicious start to a very welcome series…