SIÂN PHILIPPS & PER RUNDBERG: From Shadows to Light

SIÂN PHILIPPS & PER RUNDBERG: From Shadows to Light

Siân Philipps violinPer Rundberg piano CLAUDIO CC6035-2 The composers chosen by Siân Philipps for this CD explore what it means to be ‘an outsider on the margins’. She writes, ‘Most of the composers on this disc either experienced this or helped others who had’. She...
EDWARD COWIE: Rutherford’s Light

EDWARD COWIE: Rutherford’s Light

Richard Casey piano métier mex 77116 The expression ‘Renaissance Man’ refers in the present day to someone who is knowledgeable, educated and proficient across a wide range of fields. It is the perfect description of Dr Edward Cowie. He is listed as being proficient...
In short: CD reviews

In short: CD reviews

This new feature offers some brief reviews of some interesting new recordings… FINGER PRINTS Paul Guinery piano EM Records EMR CD 088 Paul Guinery, whose voice will be familiar to listeners to R3, is also a virtuoso pianist with an extraordinary library of...
Praise for McCabe film tribute

Praise for McCabe film tribute

Several BMS members and friends have enjoyed the July private screening of the  John McCabe film tribute which was produced by former BMS chairman, Wendy Hiscocks. Comments have included: “It is beautifully and thoughtfully put together, informative and also...
GERALD HENDRIE: Complete Organ Music, Vol 2

GERALD HENDRIE: Complete Organ Music, Vol 2

Tom Winpenny organ  TOCCATA CLASSICS   TOCC 0731 This is the second volume of Gerald Hendrie’s organ music played by the indefatigable Tom Winpenny on the organ of St Alban’s Cathedral, where he is Assistant Master of Music. In the disc booklet there is a...