Tag Archives: Recording
New single in memory of Sir Harrison Birtwistle released.
Sir Harrison Birtwistle was born on 15 July 1934. To commemorate this remarkable British composer, I am releasing a single from my forthcoming album of organ music by Robert Saxton and J.S. Bach (due out on Robert’s birthday, 8th October). The … Continue reading
Bach & Saxton: Organ Works
Jonathan has recently finished an album of organ music for digital release. The programme alternates works by the contemporary composer Robert Saxton (with whom Jonathan has worked closely), and music by J S Bach that inspired Saxton. There are tributes … Continue reading
NEW EDITION – Herbert Howells Piano Works
My new edition of 28 previously unpublished piano works by Herbert Howells was released yesterday and can now be ordered from MusicRoom or any local music shop. It’s also available digitally through nKoda. My preface is reproduced below. Herbert Howells … Continue reading
HYPERION: Programme Note for Herbert Howells – Missa Sabrinensis
A Choral Symphony in all but name and one Howells’ greatest achievements, the 1954 Mass of the Severn (River) is now available from Hyperion. My Programme Notes The English composer Herbert Howells (1892-1983) is chiefly celebrated today for his liturgical … Continue reading
Herbert Howells: Chamber Music – String Quartet ‘In Gloucestershire’, Lady Audrey’s Suite, Piano Quartet
NEW NAXOS RELEASE This superb CD of some of Howells’ finest chamber music will be released on 12th April. Here are my programme notes for the disc. Herbert Howells (1892-1983) defined the sound of English Cathedral music in the twentieth century … Continue reading