VIDEO PODCAST: James Ross and Eric Fraad discuss Streaming, Downloads and CDs with Maria Nockin, Mary Mogil, David Arditti, Gerald Fenech, John Daleiden, John Dante Prevedini, Lucas Ball and Stephen Francis Vasta in our hour-long May 2021 video.
ROMANTICISM: Explore the late George Colerick's fascinating series of articles encroaching on the subjects of melody, romanticism, operetta and humour in music.
On 12 June 1897 was born the celebrated English oboist Léon Goossens. This family of celebrated musicians also included composer Eugene Goossens and harpists Sidonie Goossens and Marie Goossens. All five children, who grew up in Liverpool, were virtuosi, and although Adolph was killed at a young age in World War I, he was a talented horn player. Léon, as a brilliant player, encouraged many composers to write for the oboe, and played a leading part in focussing attention on its special qualities. He lived until 12 February 1988.
CD Spotlight. A Rare Collection - The collected 78rpm recordings of Peter Warlock, heard by Patric Standford. '... some interesting and revealing performances.'
Profile. An ideal lifestyle - Remembering Sir John and others. Bill Newman visits Lady Evelyn Barbirolli