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Dedicated
to the music of Sir John Barbirolli. Contains biography, discography, and
society journal articles. |
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The
prime source of Classical music and arts programmes on British radio. There
is now no specific 'Radio 3' site; the link now takes you to the 'BBC Sounds'
live player for Radio 3. Many of us still miss the old 'iPlayer Radio' app,
but Sounds really isn't too bad now. Click on individual programmes for
links to their previous episodes (but beware that some are available for
a limited time only). Another useful place to go is the schedule
for Radio 3. |
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Website
about Beethoven |
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Our
mission is to broadcast British Classical Music because we believe in
its quality and its value.
We
aim to make available the heritage of the musical culture of the British
Isles, and especially to promote discovery - and re-discovery. We also
want to encourage young performers to feature this repertoire in their
programming, and concert organisers to work with us to promote such music.
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ClassicFM
may not be the serious music-lover’s favourite venue but it has introduced
more people to the delights of popular classical music than any other British
radio station |
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Specialist
in hard-to-find vintage and collectible music. |
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CRQ
Editions
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CRQ
Editions is a specialist label that publishes unusual recordings, DVDs and
discographies, all devoted to great musicians. |
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Let
classical music fill your ears at Dillington House - a stunning concert
venue nestled in the beautiful, yet accessible, South Somerset countryside.The
theatre was created from the old coach house in 1962, before being completely
rebuilt in 1993. It has excellent acoustics and sightlines, and is the perfect
size for chamber music and other small-scale performances. |
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The
spirit of music. |
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EM
Records is the recording arm of the English Music Festival and, as such,
fulfils the EMF’s aims of celebrating and preserving overlooked works
by British composers throughout the centuries, with a strong focus on the
early twentieth century: the Golden Renaissance of English music. EM Records
resolves to bring this glorious music to a world-wide audience by committing
to recorded format some of the treasures that the EMF unearths, giving listeners
the chance to experience the fullest possible range of the Festival's work.
In keeping with the unique spirit of the Festival, each disc released by
EM Records will contain at least one World Première recording.
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English
Music Festival
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THE
ENGLISH MUSIC FESTIVAL celebrates Britain’s rich musical heritage by
showcasing the brilliance, innovation and beauty of English music. |
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At
April 2022 the Granville Bantock Society is not to be found on the internet,
and so it is doubtful whether it still exists. The cell on the left has
been updated to link to what purports to be a new website dedicated to
the composer, 'coming soon'. At the moment, there is only a holding page.
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A
comprehensive information source on the life, music and writings of this
great British composer. The Havergal Brian Society (HBS) is one of the most
active of British composer societies, having sponsored many recordings of
his works. These include four of orchestral music, the cantata The Vision
of Cleopatra and Brian's fourth opera Faust on the Dutton label that have
been conducted by the Society’s charismatic and highly-respected President,
well-known British conductor Martyn Brabbins. The Society has also supported
the release of a CD series of Brian symphonies on Naxos under the Society's
Vice-President Alexander Walker and a series of issues of important past
performances from the BBC Archive on the Heritage label.The Chairman of
the HBS is always willing to give talks about Brian's life and works and
may be contacted on Email
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History in Opera
Book
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Simon
Banks taught art history at the University of St Andrews and had a career
in qualifications management with Cambridge Assessment.
Since
2019 his publications include articles in Opera magazine and programme
notes for Wexford Festival Opera.
His
book, 'Opera:The Autobiography of the Western World', explores the myth
and history of the West through the prism of opera. It's received favourable
reviews in 'Opera' and 'Opera Now' magazines. |
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Jussi
Björling Appreciation Society (UK)
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The
British Jussi Björling Appreciation Society aims to keep the legacy
of the great Swedish tenor alive.
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Sir
Lennox Berkeley (1903-1989) was of partly French descent and studied in
Paris with Nadia Boulanger, where he was influenced by Ravel and Poulenc
and by the neo-classical style of Stravinsky. The 1940s and 1950s were
his vintage years and during that time he composed many of his major orchestral
and choral works. The Lennox Berkeley Society was formed in 2000 to promote
and support recordings and performances of his music. The Society's website
lists over 200 recordings of his works and gives details of performances
and membership.
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London
Light Music
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The
London Light Music Meetings Group was formed in 2014 to continue to hold
the meetings which were formerly organised by the Robert Farnon Society.
It's a lively site, actively updated with news items, obituaries, book and
CD reviews, and details of musical events. |
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Manchester
Camerata has been performing high quality chamber music to the people
of Manchester, the North West of England and Cumbria for the best part
of 30 years.
Camerata
is committed to using the inspirational power of live music to transform
lives and celebrates its unique position as a chamber orchestra to deliver
this in the twenty first century in the concert hall, in schools across
the region, through reecordings, and increasingly in cyberspace!
Creativity
and energy are the hallmarks of Camerata’s work and reflect the spirit
of its home city, Manchester, where the orchestra is in residence at The
Bridgewater Hall and at the Royal Northern College of Music. It also performs
regularly in Ulverston, Colne and Stafford, with major education projects
in Chester.
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A
wide range of music (and other) courses is available on DVD, or to stream
from their website, or to view in their mobile apps from 'The Great Courses'
company in the USA.
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Musical
Glossary For Kids
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A
short list of musical terms, simply explained. Of particular value to the
general reader is the very useful list of Additional Resources at the end
of the page. |
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MusicWeb
is the largest non-commercial classical music resource on the web, with
over 58,000 reviews in its archive, including many from FRMS Treasurer
Paul
Corfield Godfrey.
They
launched a completely new mobile-friendly website https://www.musicwebinternational.com
at the end of last year. This contains all new reviews and articles from
December 2022 to date.
The
archive of over 58,000 previous reviews and other articles remains available
on the old site, http://www.musicweb-international.com
(note the hyphen in the old site's URL).
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Music
Weekend Seminars
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If
you are looking for music weekends that are both stimulating and rewarding,
held in peaceful, comfortable, congenial surroundings and reasonably priced,
then you might like to consider contacting Professor Gerald Seaman for details
on Email |
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Founded
in 1987, Naxos was long a favourite for those of us with limited means.
For years nearly all their CDs sold for £4.99, later £5.99.
Even now, prices on Amazon vary, but are typically under £10.
The entire catalogue can be streamed from
the
Naxos Music Library, albeit at a fairly hefty subscription
price. However you may be able to get it free via
your local
public library or other educational institution. Your website
manager can get it using his Edinburgh Public Libraries ticket
number but only with
the workaround described in
the news item on our main page.
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Classified
directory with Google maps of over 5,000 Websites - organizers, performers,
venues - listing forthcoming classical music concerts and recitals in the
UK. Includes many recorded music societies. |
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A
series of very useful links provided by one of our readers in the USA |
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What is
this site about?
Well, the name says it all. We will remember singers from the past but
we will also note today’s operatic news and discuss future plans
of interest.
Nostalgia items is what we mainly offer though ranging from reviews of
cd’s, books, dvd’s, photos, singer profiles, discographies and
much more dealing with legendary and not so legendary singers of yesteryear
and yes, today as well.
However,
the site is 'nostalgic' in another sense: it doesn't seem to have been
updated for several years. Nevertheless, there is quite a lot to explore
that is still of interest.
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Recordings
of live orchestral concerts mainly given by Eastern European Orchestras
in the 1960's and 1970's made by recording engineer Geoffrey Terry.
Despite the many years that have passed, the quality of sound is equal to
any recordings available. Terry made the recordings with a method he calls
Certified Natural Sound Technique Recording (CNSTR), using only two microphones
positioned above and to the front of the orchestra. This is said to yield
a much more naturalistic sound, nearer to the experience in the concert
hall than conventional multi-mic recording.
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Formerly known as Presto Classical, this
is a website that speaks your language, 'underpinned by an evident love
of music and the world of recordings' (Gramophone Magazine). No other site
selling classical CDs and DVDs is arranged in such a logical and accessible
format. You can easily find lists of composers' works, compare different
options, view recommendations and read reviews. We believe that you will
find it to be one of the most user-friendly classical music sites on the
internet. |
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Launched in 2005, PristineClassical.com specialises in bringing
classic historic recordings back to life using cutting edge
digital technology and making them available as high quality
downloads and on compact disc.
Ex-BBC senior sound engineer Andrew Rose, and historic-audio
engineers Mark Obert-Thorn, Ward Marston and Peter Harrison, have
built a large and rich catalogue of fine music recordings dating as
far back as 1899, through the classic “golden age” of 78rpm
recordings and on into the era of the LP and the early years of high
fidelity stereo.
Each release is available for download at the highest possible
audio quality, or can be streamed from their online player, or can
be despatched to you on made-to-order CDs.
Or why not treat yourself to
the entire
Pristine catalogue on a USB pen drive for a mere €1,500?
(Just be careful not to lose it down the sofa.)
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As
composer, arranger and conductor, Canadian-born Farnon is recognised as
a giant of British light music. The Robert Farnon Society is a haven for
light music enthusiasts. Although its magazine, 'Journal Into Melody', issued
its last printed edition in 2013 the society continues through its vibrant
website. |
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A
musician's guide to music theory and education, including topics such as
rhythm and meter, scales and key signatures, intervals, chords and diatonic
chords, and chord progressions. You can also learn the basics of music theory
such as measures and time signatures, staff, clefs and ledger lines, note
duration and much more. |
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This
site provides brief details about one of the most colourful English composers
of the 20th Century. Recognised for the success of his opera, The Immortal
Hour, and as founder and director of the original Glastonbury Festivals,
you can find information about his life; a list of available approved commercial
recordings and forthcoming known music events and projects which feature
Rutland Boughton. |
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Online
ckasses in playing instruments and musical theory.
Free
trial for one month, after which you can subscribe to the premium package
for about $13 per month. There are over 30,000 courses, covering many
other subjects besides music: for example creative writing, film and video,
graphic design, and web development.
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A
Unique New Sound. Since it was founded in 1995, the British independent
CD label SOMM Recordings has captured everyone's imagination. Its aim is
to share with you the joy of classical music and the delight of discovering
fresh repertoire, performed by artists of talent and scholarship. SOMM receives
frequent accolades worldwide from collectors, music lovers, critics and
the media for recordings of quality, style and originality. |
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The
Journal for the collector of recordings of the great opera singers of the
past. Now in its 73rd year of publication. |
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Testament
Records
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Testament
specialises in reissuing classic recordings from what many call a golden
age of recording from the 1950s through to the 1980s. They have issued vintage
performances on CD and LP which would otherwise be unavailable. Examples
are: a 1938 BBC broadcast of the Verdi Requiem conducted by Toscanini; and
the complete 1955 Bayreuth Wagner Ring cycle conducted by Joseph Keilberth,
with a stellar cast including Hans Hotter and Wolfgang Windgassen. |
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The
label dedicated to producing recordings of the huge amount of top-notch
classical music that the concert halls and major record companies are ignoring.
We bring you revelations from the staggering quantity of good music that
doesn't otherwise get heard, from Renaissance polyphony and Baroque cantatas
via Romantic symphonies to composers once hidden behind the Iron Curtain. |
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This
interactive website aims to provide information and resources to U3A Classical
Music buffs in the UK and kindred organisations abroad. We hope to share
ideas, news and views, and to keep in touch with and discuss what's happening
in the Music world |
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Vaughan
Williams Society
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About
the RVW Society
Vaughan
Williams is today being recognised as a truly international composer of
stature and integrity. Hardly a musical genre has been untouched or failed
to be enriched by his work, which includes nine symphonies, five operas,
film music, ballet and stage music, several song cycles, church music,
and works for chorus and orchestra.
As
a Society, we encourage and support RVW-related concerts, seminars, films,
recordings, publications, festivals and events both in the U.K. and abroad,
as well as recordings of lesser-known works by the composer through our
own recording label 'Albion Records'. We are a friendly Society and welcome
new members, whether scholar or lay man.
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William
Alwyn (1905 - 1985) was one of our finest composers with a wealth of repertoire
from orchestral to film scores, ensemble to choral.
The
site allows you to explore his world and find out more about the man,
his music and some of his other talents such as his love of painting.
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Wondrium
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Entertaining
and educational documentaries, courses, travelogues, tutorials, and more,
on a subscripton basis. From the people behind 'The Great Courses'. |
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If
you have an event you wish to promote try this site
http://www.wherecanwego.com/events/signin.aspx?tab=3
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