ENDLESS FASCINATION: The life & work of Thomas Pitfield

ENDLESS FASCINATION: The life & work of Thomas Pitfield

Born in Bolton in 1903, Thomas Pitfield was an almost exact contemporary of his fellow Lancastrian, William Walton. But he enjoyed none of the remarkable luck that saw Walton translated from Oldham to Oxford, and ultimately to an island in the Bay of Naples where he...
Dionysus Ensemble record John Joubert’s Octet

Dionysus Ensemble record John Joubert’s Octet

The Dionysus Ensemble has released the premiere recording online of John Joubert’s Octet. First performed in 1961 by the Melos Ensemble, this recording has been made in collaboration with Anna Joubert (John’s daughter) and her family.  Scored for clarinet,...
Two new albums to be released by NMC Recordings

Two new albums to be released by NMC Recordings

NMC Recordings has announced the forthcoming release of two albums featuring music by the award-winning composer Martin Iddon and an album of works for cello performed by Clare O’Connell as part of its Artist Series. The albums are: Martin Iddon: HesperidesQuiet Music...
Bliss anniversary celebrated during 2025

Bliss anniversary celebrated during 2025

In recognition of 2025 marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Sir Arthur Bliss, the Bliss Trust in collaboration with the Arthur Bliss Society has been encouraging orchestras, festivals, choral societies, concert promoting organisations, ensembles and individual...
WALTON: Orchestral Works

WALTON: Orchestral Works

Charlie Lovell-Jones violinSinfonia of LondonJohn Wilson conductor CHANDOS CHSA 5380 This issue looks like a very attractive offering, so, reluctantly, I have to air some misgivings about several issues. The first one is strange, to say the least. The performers, the...