Search here for all your classical music contacts (new sites added September 2009)
CASTERBRIDGE TOURS
MUSICALLY FLUENT
http://www.musicallyfluent.com
Musically Fluent is the new online piano training site for students and teachers with a completely different approach. Its focus is to unlock or unblock the natural musicality that human beings are designed to possess and to express. It is designed to empower students musically and unlock their talents in ways that traditional methods of musical learning do not.
SILVER QUARTET
http://www.thesilverquartet.co.uk
A Flute Quartet based on the Greater Manchester/Lancashire Border. Provide instrumental music for weddings and corporate and charity functions.
KEITH PERREUR-LLOYD - composer
Recordings of orchestral works including two piano concerti, violin concerto, viola concerto, symphonic poem, eulogy cantata, cello concerto, tuba concerto - streamed by Perreur-Lloyd - listen on line or download free.
PASSIONATO
Passionato, a new Classical Music Download site. Has the world’s largest collection of Superior Audio Classical Downloads. Over 200,000 tracks in high-quality (320Kbps) DRM-FREE MP3 files, compatible with any digital audio player, including the iPod.
THE VINYL SPECIALIST COMPANY LIMITED
http://www.thevinylspecialist.co.uk
Manufacturers of high quality vinyl, CDs and DVDs - using the highest grade of Virgin Vinyl, DMM (Direct Metal Mastering), CDs and DVDs are replicated via the Glass Mastering Process.
KATHLEEN GARNER - soprano
http://www.myspace.com/kathleengarnersoprano
Oratorio soloist and singer providing smooth classics, opera and lighter side music for weddings, parties and corporate events. Performs with backing track, other singers, and/or piano, guitar, organ, harpsichord.
TUDOR ORCHESTRA
http://www.tudororchestra.org.uk/
The Tudor Orchestra is a long-established and friendly community orchestra based in North Finchley, North London, open to amateur and professional musicians of all levels of ability. The orchestra provides a friendly and supportive environment for musicians to develop their skills, and prides itself on its adventurous programming.
MALE SOPRANOS & ALTOS
Male Sopranos & Altos is a social networking site for serious discussion on what voices today can approximate the beautiful alto and soprano castrati in classical music. Today we have rare male sopranos such as Radu Marian, Randall Wong or Michael Maniaci and male altos plus a growing number of better countertenors such as Andreas Scholl, Paul Esswood or Philippe Jaroussky. At Male Sopranos & Altos you may find videos, pictures, discography and articles about those exceptional singers. To get involved, you can register at our forums and start intelligent discussions with other members interested in the topic.
ARCANTORA DUO
http://www.freewebs.com/arcantora/
A duo with a difference. Consists of a violinist/pianist and a soprano/violist. Performs a mix of violin/viola duets and music for Soprano/violin and soprano/piano. Available for recitals, cruises and weddings/corporate events. The performers are experienced chamber musicians and have played in venues throughout the UK, as well as in Brazil, The USA, France, Ireland and Sweden.
ASIAN BRITISH MUSIC
http://www.asianbritishmusic.com/
Asian British Music, a creative entertainment solutions company specialising in Indian/Bollywood/Bhangra options - using mainly non-Asian musicians.
The
Audio Concept
http://www.theaudioconcept.com
The unique classical audio production company and
label, putting YOU in control of your own music.
John
Hutchinson
http://www.johnhutchinsonmusic.com
Acclaimed UK-based arranger and producer, working in many musical genres.
MANOR HOUSE STRING QUARTET
http://www.stringsection.co.uk/
The Manor House String Quartet is a small commercial string section who provide strings for television, radio and film productions, and for all manner of recordings from classical to adding strings to rock and pop tracks. We undertake string arranging and notation as well and work in all genres.
SPACE & TIME MEDIA
http://www.spaceandtime.eu.com/
Space & Time online media planning and buying.
BACHTRACK
THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY STUDIO
http://www.chocolatefactorylondon.com
The Chocolate Factory is based in the pulsating
heart of trendy
HI-FI SEPARATES (RICHER SOUNDS)
http://www.richersounds.com/productgroups/HI-FISEPARATES
Richer Sounds - The UK's Hi-Fi, Home Cinema and Flat Panel TV Specialists.
ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA
Website for the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Formed in 1891 as the Scottish Orchestra, the company became the Scottish National Orchestra in 1950, and was awarded Royal Patronage in 1991. The RSNO performs across Scotland, including seasons in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, Perth and Inverness.
CIRCULAR RECORDS
http://www.circular-records.com/
Circular Records, based in Edinburgh, is an independent record label boasting an eclectic roster. Established in 2003, Circular's current catalogue spans the musical genres, being home to the modern, the timeless and the classic.
PERFECT HARMONY MUSIC TEAM - CD duplication
http://www.perfectharmonymusic.co.uk
Perfect Harmony Music offers a huge range of services to fully cater for all A/V needs at an incredibly professional level. Musicians can either post or upload tracks and Perfect Harmony will then package, duplicate and deliver CDs, including producing artwork and CD booklets.
JULIETTE POCHIN - the Domestic Diva
Juliette Pochin is a professional opera singer based in London. Her current website has been designed around her upcoming second album 'The Domestic Diva'. Juliette's debut solo album 'Venezia' was released on the Sony BMG label in 2006 to critical acclaim.
EDINBURGH ORGAN STUDIO
Edinburgh Organ Studio is a family business, founded in 1967. The showroom has one of the largest displays of Digital Pianos and Keyboards in the UK, and professional musician staff on hand to demonstrate the instruments and answer any queries.
MAJA MITROVIC - composer
http://www.myspace.com/majamitrovic
Young Serbian composer, now studying in London, collaborating with Cheryl Wimperis, choreographer from Laban, writing music for her performances. Her website has examples of her music.
FREE SHEET PIANO MUSIC
http://www.freesheetpianomusic.com/
Free solo sheet music for piano. Compositions in PDF, MIDI and Video for different skill levels. Classical, Popular and Original music. Listen and download, totally free and legal.
PIANO ACCOMPANISTS
http://www.pianoaccompanists.com
A new website specifically aimed at piano accompanists, who can register for free in order to advertise their services. Anyone can use this site to search for an accompanist.
RICHER SOUNDS - Mp3 players
http://www.richersounds.com/productgroups/PORTABLES
Quality electrical products from Richer Sounds, music systems and mp3 players for sale.
ARIELLA STRINGS
http://www.ariellastrings.co.uk
Ariella Strings was established in Milton Keynes in 1999 by a group of conservatoire trained musicians. Known originally as Midsummer Strings, they have changed their name recently to Ariella Strings. As well as playing for functions and weddings, Ariella Strings regularly give formal Chamber recitals in varying forms: String quartet, String Trio and also String Quintet.
DVDIDEO UK - home entertainment store
DVDs for all the family at prices not to be missed. This website, run by composer Frederick Naftel, can supply all new CDs and DVDs, as well as back catalogue, rare and deleted items on CD, DVD and Video, with special offers for schools and colleges.
BONNERS MUSIC - digital pianos
http://www.bonnersmusic.co.uk/browse/Pianos_-_Digital
Bonners Music offer a wide range of the leading digital pianos brands including Yamaha, Roland, Casio and Korg, which are available to purchase, securely online at Bonners Music.
ALL ABOUT DRUMS
http://www.allaboutdrums.co.uk
A brand new portal dedicated to information and resources on drums and drumming.
MUSIC BOX ENTERTAINMENTS - classical music agency
http://www.musicboxentertainments.co.uk
MusicBox Entertainments is a classical music agency providing musicians (String Quartets, Brass Quintets, Singers, Jazz Bands) in the South West of England and South Wales for weddings and functions.
FINER FURNITURE - oak music stands
Based in Cambridge in the UK, Finer Furniture specialises in the manufacture of wooden music stands in a variety of styles and to order. Each is hand-crafted, sturdy in construction and with the craftsman's attention to detail.
UK EXPO - Highland instruments
Manufacturer and Exporter of Kilts Products, Musical instruments and Highland Products and Accessories.
BELL PERCUSSION
Percussion
retail and hire company based in
ADAM BINKS - record producer
Classical record producing, engineering, editing and mastering services based in the UK.
PARKER GUITARS
http://www.proaudiostore.co.uk
Online shop for Rose Morris Musical Instruments. Stocking a range of musical equipment including guitars, amplifiers, synths and music software. Based in Denmark Street, London.
MAGELLAN DUPLICATION - CD duplication
http://www.magellanduplication.com/cd-duplication.htm
Short run, cheap music duplication services in the UK.
CLASSICAL MUSIC STORE
http://www.classicalmusicstore.co.uk
UK online retailer of classical, world, jazz & blues CDs andDVDs.
GERARD COUSINS - guitarist
Gerard Cousins is enjoying a growing reputation as one of Britain’s most exciting new talents of the classical guitar, and performs internationally. He also teaches privately and at the Spanish Guitar Centre, London, which has a great tradition of the highest quality teaching.
CELLOCELLA - virtuoso cello duo
Formed by members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, CelloCella provides unique and versatile musical entertainment for functions in the North West. Be it the all-important music for your wedding day or the backdrop to fine wine and cocktails, their extensive and diverse repertoire is sure to please and impress.
JACQUELINE WHITE - soprano
http://www.jacquelinewhite.co.uk/
Jacqueline White is a charming and talented classical singerbased in Birmingham and working in the West Midlands.
A1 DUPLICATION
http://www.a1duplication.co.uk/
Specializes in DVD Replication. Disk and DVD Replication UK on-demand is an innovative latest mode to independently share out your video worldwide.
CABOT BRASS QUINTET
The Cabot Brass Quintet is a vibrant, flexible Brass Ensemble based in the Bristol area. Formed in 2007 by five young professional brass players, the group are equally at home playing music from a huge range of repertoire, encompassing everything from familiar classics to Jazz, Pop and Lighter Music. The Brass Quintet frequently give recitals and have a great deal of experience providing live musical entertainment for social, business and charity events in the south-west of England.
LEMON MEDIA - CD replication
A 15-year veteran of the CD Duplication and Replication industry.
WHITELIGHT PRODUCTIONS - recording studio
http://www.whitelightproduction.com
We are a recording studio in London. Our studio has been acoustically treated and has an open natural sound with accurate monitoring. It is comfortable and spacious with plenty of natural daylight.
LYRICS2
The newest, coolest and BIGGEST song and music lyric website in the UK.
STRINGS - Indian music band
Live Indian music band based in London who perform live Bollywood, Bhangra and Sitar instrumental music.
I NEED MEDIA - CD & DVD Duplication & Replication Services
Offers a professional service for CD, DVD, Mini CD or DVD and CD Business Cards, including all packaging and bespoke packaging items.
GRUBSER'S - concert organisers
ELIZABETH MACDONALD - soprano
http://www.elizabethmacdonald.co.uk
A stunning lyric soprano blessed with an unequalled range from operatic highs to rich sensual lows... a rising star to watch out for. Performs as soloist in concert and oratorio across the UK.
GRAHAM LYNCH - composer
A composer of classical and tango music, Graham’s music has been performed, broadcast, and recorded, in over twenty countries, and he has received awards and funding from numerous arts organisations. He lives in Cornwall.
MANCINI STRING QUARTET
http://www.mancinistringquartet.co.uk
A string quartet based in London that can be hired for weddings, parties, corporate entertainment and recitals.
ALLEGREZZA QUARTET
The Allegrezza String Quartet was formed in 2001 by graduates of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff, and Bristol and York Universities. Based between Bristol and Cardiff, the quartet frequently give recitals and provide live music for weddings, social functions, corporate events, birthday parties, fetes, award ceremonies, banquets, balls, religious celebrations, and business and charity events in Wales, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Somerset and the South West.
NEW MUSIC LABEL
http://www.newmusiclabel.comNew Music Label.com - Your Ticket into the Music Business where Singers, Musicians and Artists meet Record Labels, Music Managers and Scouts. New Music Label is a one-stop solution for seeking, finding, and managing all types of Music careers.
MELANIE LODGE - opera singer
Professional operatic singer with experience of singing at weddings, sporting, corporate events and with major opera companies such as Scottish Opera, based in London but able to travel to any location.
ROBERT BENTLEY - guitar teacher
http://www.guitar-teaching.co.uk
Robert Bentley is a composer and performer with over 10 years experience in teaching music.
MALVERN LITURGICAL MUSIC COURSE
This is the website of the Malvern Liturgical Music Course 2007, which is a summer school for choral singers based in Hereford. During the five day course, participants will sing services and concerts in the cathedrals of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester. It runs from the 29th August - 2nd September 2007.
SOUTHGATE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
http://www.symphony-orchestra.co.uk
Amateur orchestra based in North London. The Orchestra has contributed to the cultural heritage of the London Borough of Enfield for over 40 years and welcomes all musicians of Grade 6 or above. Each season is tied in with school terms and culminates in a live concert at different venues around Enfield, often featuring concerti played by guest soloists.
CLASSICAL ENTERTAINERS - cello duo
http://www.classicalentertainers.com
Europe's leading cello duo, based in London, performing the world's most beautiful music, in their own unique arrangements, all over the world.
KARIS STRETTON - Pianist
A prizewinner in the British Contemporary Piano Competition, Karis Stretton has performed as a soloist, accompanist and ensemble musician in many of the UK’s principal concert venues, including St. John's Smith Square and the Queen Elizabeth Hall. She made her Purcell Room debut as a finalist for the European Music for Youth Piano Prize and gave her first international performance in Cologne, Germany.
MUSIC FOR LONDON
http://www.musicforlondon.co.uk/classical_musicians.htm
Classical Musicians and Bands for Hire for corporate events, festivals, weddings, birthday and anniversary parties. London-based string ensembles, musicians and opera singers providing classical and contemporary music performing live throughout the UK.
RICHARD WARD-RODEN - Musical Director
http://www.richardward-roden.co.uk
Professional musician, currently working in the West End, with many years experience.
DAVID BEARD MUSIC PRODUCTION - Composer
http://www.davidbeardmusic.com
British TV and Film Music Composer / Sound Designer creating music for Film, TV, Library Music, Music for Dance School and Theatre Productions. Own Well-Equipped Studio in the heart of Derbyshire. Member of Equity, PCAM, PRS and BACS.
ABAZOO - UK Consumer Advice
Abazoo is an authentic source for Consumer information and advice in the UK based on researched listing of websites and online documents.
GLOBAL GROOVE - UK Online Record Store & DJ Shop
Global Groove Records – Browse our online record store and DJ shop for the latest Vinyl releases and DJ gear. Specialists in new and second-hand dance vinyl, promos, white labels, DJ mixes and DJ gear.
UK MUSIC
The UK music website dedicated to artists on the UK music scene. UKMusic.com is updated daily with the UK Music Top ten and UK Music charts. We have music news, features, interviews, and reviews from all your favourite UK artists. For rock, indie, grime, pop, hip hop, rnb, dance, soul, jazz, uk charts, video, audio streams, forums, events, games, gigs, and competitions.
MATTHEW ASH
A classical pianist, accompanist, repetiteur and musicologist with specialisms in accompanying the voice, providing accompaniment and repetiteur services for operatic and theatrical productions, and providing coaching.
BARNET SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
http://www.barnetsymphony.org.uk
BENJAMIN HARTE - photographer
http://www.benjaminharte.co.uk
Ben Harte is a photographer who does a lot of promotional work for classical musicians.
DISC WIZARDS - CD Duplication, DVD Duplication, Blu-Ray Duplication
Disc Wizards, in UK, specialises in CD, DVD replication and blu-ray duplication, all with a UK low price guarantee. Visit the site now for full products, packages and prices and use the online quotation facility for an instant quote.
KINGSTON QUARTET
http://www.myspace.com/thekingstonquartet
The Kingston Quartet has been playing together since 1999, providing a wide range of music for various types of occasion. We can provide a String Quartet, Trio or Duo and arrange any piece of music for your special day.
GUITAR SCALE
Guitar lessons on DVD that are simple and fun, CD and video helping guitarists improve including beginners, intermediates and advanced players based in Hampshire UK 0800 781 0414.
MUSIC INSTRUMENT
http://www.musicinstrument.biz/
Advertise musical instruments and accessories second hand, used, new, rare wanted and for sale by musicians.
EARTHLIGHT MUSIC
http://www.earthlight-music.co.uk
Earthlight Music specialises in composing for the Film/TV industry as well as corporate video.
MANOR HOUSE MUSIC - string quartet/duo
http://www.manorhousemusic.co.uk
Manor House Music String Quartet and String Duo are available to play at weddings, receptions and corporate events in Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Essex, Greater London, Hampshire and Berkshire.
RACHEL MARIE PARKES - singer
Website of Rachel Marie Parkes, classical soprano. Rachel is known for her "shimmering soprano voice" and has performed in venues across Europe to critical acclaim, and on live radio by listener request. Rachel can be heard on the original recording of "Hildegard Revisited" by Dr June Boyce Tillman, and has recently recorded a selection of sacred songs and arias with Archangel Recordings. Rachel currently performs at many events and special services across the UK, and with her ensemble Con Spirito across Europe.
DAN PHELPS - composer
http://www.compositiontoday.com/danphelps
Website for Welsh composer Dan Phelps. Dan is a member and an associate composer of the Cardiff New Music Collective, who specialise in performing contemporary music to new audiences.
CD & DVD REPLICATION
CD & DVD Replication, Manufacturing and Duplication services from a London and UK based company, Amstore CD Production Ltd.
DEAN GROUP - musical gifts
http://www.deangroup.co.uk
http://www.shop4musicboxes.co.uk
Group of websites that includes a one stop shop for music boxes, musical jewellery boxes and musical gifts. If you are looking for a music box or music related gift then you should find it here. The company also sells electric and acoustic guitars and restores fairground and barrel organs.
MARTIN WINTER PIANOS
http://www.pianoforteonline.co.uk/stocklist.htm
Pianos for sale. Top quality makes. Based in Oxfordshire.
ROGER MAY - composer
Young British composer and orchestrator for several films and TV series. Winner of the West Forest Sinfonia Birthday Commission, Aldworth Philharmonic Young Composer Award and Wilfred Josephs Prize. Composer-in-Residence to the National Sax Choir. His work has been performed by the National Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra of Opera North.
THE MUSIC CUBES
The one-stop resource page for musicians, singers, musical creators and assisting services.
AUDIOPLEXUS MASTERING STUDIO
State of the art mastering studio in London. Free trial and very low rates.
GIG MAGAZINE
Online news and recruitment magazine for classical music professionals.
CHANDOS RECORDS
Chandos Records is one of the world's premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. The company has pioneered the idea of the 'series' and proudly includes series of such composers as Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, Parry, Walton with ongoing series of Grainger, Berkeley and Bridge. Renowned for its superb sound quality, Chandos has won many prestigious awards for its natural sound quality.
ENGLISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
http://www.englishchamberorchestra.co.uk
GREAT SCORES - piano arrangements
Listen to, download and print Piano Scores that have been specially arranged to different levels of ability. Additionally browse artists' biographies, download guides to theory/improvisation and jazz backing tracks.
CHRIS SMITH - composer/artist
http://www.createamasterpiece.co.uk
Contemporary classical composer and artist, Chris Smith, who has been featured on Classic FM and TV.
LIGHTHOUSE MASTERING
http://www.lighthouse-studio.co.uk
A State of the Art CD mastering studio in North West London, offering high quality mastering at very competitive rates. We take pride in helping you achieve your Musical Vision to produce a Great Professional Sounding CD. Satisfaction guaranteed.
LONDON MUSIC LTD - instrument retailer
London based musical instrument retailers offering lowest prices with helpful and friendly advice from an experienced sales team. We provide musical instruments of all kinds to schools, churches, studios and the common musician. From guitar strings to digital multi-trackers we have it all.
EASY DUETS & TRIOS - sheet music for students
Easy duets and trios, sheet music for schools, music in education. Simple music pieces for sale for students learning to play a musical instrument. Solo musical instrument with piano or two instruments with piano.
SARAH LLEWELLYN - composer
http://www.tonal.org.uk/whoweare.htm
Sarah Llewellyn is a composer who has written music for original theatre, film and installations throughout the UK and internationally.
TONAL
REBECCA MOON
Award winning experienced professional soprano soloist is available to sing in opera, oratorio, concerts, recitals, weddings and corporate events.
JON STERCKX - Indian tabla teacher and performer
Website for Jon Sterckx, Indian Tabla / percussionist performer & teacher.
TRANSIT ENSEMBLE
http://www.intransit.moonfruit.com
IZZY COOPER - soprano
DHANI - Fusion Band
Fusion band combining North & South Indian music with Jazz, Middle Eastern & African grooves.
LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS CHOIR
http://www.lichfieldgirlschoir.co.uk
Lichfield Cathedral School Girls Choir (Patron: Emma Kirby): a specialist choir for talented singers in the West Midlands. View concert and audition dates, or sign-up to their newsletter.
IMPULSE FUNCTION BAND
A collaboration of some of the finest professional session musicians in England, the Impulse function band plays live pop, rock, jazz, and soul music for weddings, corporate events, or any other special occasions.
JUSTWANTS.CO.UK
This site offers a service whereby a wanted advert is placed - this can be for anything at all, a piece of music, an instrument or even requests for the name of a piece of music heard on a TV commercial - and the site then does its best to find the product or information sought.
MEANS TO MEANING
Means to Meaning® - Offer and find media skills and services.
TOM INGOLDSBY - composer
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/ingoldsby.htm
Website for award-winning composer Tom Ingoldsby, including a biography of the composer, details of forthcoming performances of his compositions, and reviews.
YOHARA ROBBY - pianist
http://www.reunitedpianists.com
TRANS-OPERA
Trans-opera aims at delivering high quality concerts to audiences at a reasonable price and at the same time Trans-opera aims to help charities - in particular, this year they are helping Amnesty International. The website has full information and booking details for future concerts.
TRIO CON BRIO
AUDIOMASTER
Audiomaster provide professional CD mastering for musicians, record labels and bands. Mail order and online services available. No payment is taken until you are 100% happy.
GARRY HUMPHREYS
Former singer and now freelance writer specializing in articles, reviews and programme notes; undertakes editing and proofreading and is also a speaker, presenter and conductor. Has a particular (but by no means exclusive) interest in British music and the British musical scene.
ALEXANDRIA QUARTET
http://www.alexandriaquartet.org.uk
A professional string group dedicated to helping clients get the best out of their event. The Quartet can provide a string quartet, trio or duo playing beautiful music to suit any occasion. Based in London and the South East but perform all over the UK.
WESTMINSTER PIANOS
Westminster Pianos undertake quality rebuilding
of any type of piano to the most highest standards.
They undertake the promotion online of clients own instruments.
KENNETH WOODS - conductor
http://www.classicalist.com/kenwoodscc.html
Music Director- Oregon East Symphony and Chorale and Lancashire Chamber Orchestra and Principal Guest Conductor of Rose City Chamber Orchestra. Professional conductor based in UK and USA, with broadcasts in US, UK, Canada, Europe and Mexico. Also active as cellist soloist and chamber musician.
NEW CLASSICS
Reviews the latest classical music on CD and DVD.
ECOUTE - flute, voice, piano trio
écoute is a vibrant trio of award winning young graduates from the RSAMD in Glasgow who formed in 1999 to premiere new works by young composers at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. As well as drawing on the wide range of repertoire for Flute, Voice and Piano they also arrange old favourites to suit: from Operatic classics, to Folk and Jazz Standards. écoute remains actively involved in commissioning new pieces and has given the world premieres of pieces by Mathew Brown, John Harris and Clare Parker. Extremely gifted as individual performers, together they have been wowing audiences throughout Britain with their mix of talent and personality, adding an irresistible touch of magic to any occasion.
DE QUORUM SAXOPHONE QUARTET
This Scottish based Saxophone Quartet provides the perfect compliment to any occasion (Wedding Receptions and Corporate Functions for example). Playing acoustically, this ensemble enriches the atmosphere with the seductive sound of four saxophones.
SILVER DOG MUSIC - entertainment agency
http://www.silverdogmusic.co.uk
On-line booking agency providing live bands for hire for weddings, corporate functions and parties. Soul, funk, jazz, swing, salsa, blues, classical, tribute, 60's, 70's, 80's bands, DJ's and many more.
ROBERT ARNALL - film music composer
TV and film music composer Rob Arnall produces custom media arrangements and compositions of all styles, from backing tracks to full orchestration.
RHOSYN WEN STRING QUARTET
Rhosyn
Wen String Quartet is a new and exciting classical chamber ensemble comprising
of four good friends who are experienced musicians based in South Wales.
NORTH EAST RECORDER ORCHESTRA
CLASSIC PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT - DVD sales
http://www.classicpictures.co.uk
DVD music label with over 100 titles from Classical/Prog Rock/Dance/Blues.
THE LITTLE BAZAAR - CD Duplication, Audio Mastering & Media
KOMODO RECORDINGS STUDIO
http://www.komodorecordings.com
Studio and mobile recording company in Northern Ireland offering profit-share schemes for bands and orchestras.
SIMON THACKER - classical guitarist
Simon's performances across the country and as far afield as Cuba and Malta have established him as one of Britain's finest classical guitarists.
CORNOPEAN ENSEMBLE - wind quintet
http://www.cornopean-ensemble.info
The Cornopean Quintet was formed in September 2004 from a group of friends at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Since their formation, they have appeared in many concerts in the Manchester area.
LAWSON TRIO
ALEXANDER HOLLADAY - cellist
http://www.lawsontrio.com/alexander.htm
Website for Alexander Holladay, cellist, a student at the Royal Academy and passionate chamber musician.
THE CHURCHILL SOCIETY
http://www.churchill-society-london.org.uk
Website of the Churchill Society, featuring information about 'A Legend in Music of the Life and Times of Sir Winston Churchill', by Norman Harvey Rutherlyn.
LnB ENTERTAINMENTS - musical agency
http://www.lnb-entertainments.co.uk/
LnB Entertainments of Runcorn specialise in weddings, parties for all occasions and private parties.
MAVRON QUARTET
http://www.mavronquartet.co.uk
SOUNDS MUSICAL - online instrument retailer
Huge savings on all musical instruments at Soundsmusical.com online shop. Buy guitars, keyboards, drums, music accessories, sheet music and much more. Shop securely online.
ACCURATE ENGLISH TO RUSSIAN TRANSLATION UK
http://www.english-to-russian-translation.com
MUSIC PRODUKTIV UK
Musik Produktiv UK sells musical instruments online for next day UK delivery at highly competitive prices.
LEN RHODES MUSIC - pianist, composer
Instant downloads of original music (classical and jazz) and arrangements by professional pianist, composer and arranger (and ISM member!). Credits include the BBC and Trinity College London. Check my website for more information.
TERRONI TRIO
http://www.sidewalkmusic.co.uk
Steinway Artist Raphael Terroni is joined by John Trusler, violin and Fiona Murphy, ‘cello in this established and engaging trio. The Trio continue to enjoy a busy performance schedule.
MUSICSTAGE PROMOTIONS LIMITED
Musicstage promotes composers and performers of contemporary classical music in innovative projects and events, attracting new audiences into concert venues or more unusual venues to appreciate, enjoy and return to performances of exciting new work.
VIOLIN DIRECTORY
Finding great Violins websites fast.
NEW BRISTOL SINFONIA - orchestra
http://www.newbristolsinfonia.org.uk
PERSONALISED SHEET MUSIC
http://www.rfkharris.com/rfkharris.swf
Site offering a unique personalised classical music arrangement, composition and transcription service, and music education resource for children and adults. Users can choose their preferred instrumentation, difficulty level and key while ordering any classical (or ragtime) piece they would like. School orchestras can also order tailor-made parts for a piece to fit their particular ensemble.
SURF 57 - web directory
This directory has 22 categories and 300 sub-categories, including Music and many more. It is also designed for very fast loading (due to limited graphics) and is free from pop-up's and links to unsuitable websites, making it suitable for the whole family to use.
MARIE DAVEY - soprano
http://www.homestead.com/MarieDavey
Website for the lyric coloratura soprano Marie Davey, who has had much experience in productions and on the concert platform.
Official website for internationally-known organist, broadcaster and author Dr Tim Rishton.
ANDREW MARCH - composer
CONFERENCE GUIDE UK
http://www.conferenceguideuk.com
Search thousands of conference venues online.
AGENCE - London-based agency for classical/jazz musicians
London
booking agency for live professional musicians.
HAMPSHIRE AREA GUITAR ORCHESTRA (HAGO)
CLASSICALMUSIC.ORG.UK - classical music directory
http://www.classicalmusic.org.uk
Classicalmusic.org.uk is the major new classical music directory for the UK.
MARCO ROMANO - conductor
Website for Marco Romano, conductor.
KEZIAH THOMAS - harpist
WILLIAM HAYWARD - conductor, organist, composer
http://www.williamhayward.co.uk
William Hayward is a freelance conductor, composer, organist and is personal voice coach and Musical Director to the Tenor Russell Watson. He also offers services for remastering of customers old recordings and has his own musical CD collection avaialble to purchase via the site.
LONDON CHARITY ORCHESTRA
http://www.londoncharityorchestra.co.uk
The London Charity Orchestra (LCO), founded by the late David Todhunter in 1999, is unique as an orchestral organisation in that its purpose is to combine the promotion of music with the support of charitable causes. Members of the orchestra are young professionals, experienced amateurs and music students who come together because of their love of music and the desire to contribute.
HOP TILL YOU DROP - wedding music
Hop Till You Drop is a musical agency set up to promote the services of quality musicians from all fields - including classical, supplying music for weddings, parties and corporate events.
EUGENE K - guitarist
Eugene K is a world class guitarist who is available to play for all occasions: wedding receptions, corporate events or just a friendly party in the garden. Repertoire includes the greatest classics of Jazz, unforgettable hits of the 60s and 70s, exciting rhythms of Latin America and much more.
NATASHA LEA JONES - performer
Natasha Lea Jones is a professional singer, songwriter/producer, guitarist and peripatetic guitar teacher and workshop leader. Previously signed to WEA and Island records, she has toured the world and worked with top producers including Rob Ellis (P J Harvey) and Orbital.
LONDON FOREST CHOIR
http://www.londonforestchoir.org.uk
London Forest Choir, based in Walthamstow, is always looking for new members to join in any voice. They perform four concerts a year covering a wide variety of music from Mozart to Britten, popular classics and world premieres. The choir also arrange a number of social events during the year which non-members are very welcome to come to.
PRESTIGE WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT
Widely recognised as purveyors of fine, quality Classical and contemporary musicians for weddings, including string quartets, harpists, etc.
COMPLETELY CLASSICAL VINYL
http://www.Completelyclassicalvinyl.com
Rare vinyl recordings for classical collectors. Also offers a record cleaning service.
BENSLOW MUSIC TRUST
Benslow is an independent charity running over 100 residential day, weekend, week and summer school courses, for amateur musicians of all standards, with tutoring and concerts by top professional musicians. Benslow also runs a Musical Instrument Loan Scheme that lends high quality instruments to promising young players and students.
NB MANAGEMENT - music management
Orchestra contractor/fixer, classical music based in London, UK. Hand-picked musicians to suit both occasion and client.
LONDON BANQUETING ENSEMBLES
The London Banqueting ensembles specialise in providing professional musical ensembles and soloists for almost any function or event. From a rousing fanfare, to classical or jazz background music, the LBE provide only the best musicians from the London area.
TYNEDALE ORCHESTRA
http://www.tynedaleorchestra.org.uk
PREMIER BRASS
Premier Brass are one of the leading brass quintets in the South East of England, performing a wide ranging repertoire of music from the Baroque music of Bach and Handel to the more popular music of Gershwin, the Beatles and Queen with all styles in between, for a wide variety of events.
MICHAEL D'ARCY - violinist
The homepage of violinist Michael d'Arcy.
MAXIMILIAN - composer
http://www.maximilianmusic.com
Young British composer whose music encompasses a broad range of styles, from classic instrumental to electric.
MUSICTEACH - directory of music teachers
New website that is particularly focused on advertising Music teaching, but is much more than just a list of music teachers.
SHUNA SENDALL - opera singer
CLASSICAL DISCOVERIES - web magazine
http://www.classicaldiscoveries.com
Web magazine which aims to raise awareness of lesser known composers, compositions, performers and groups.
BRANA RECORDS
Brana Records focus on rare recordings by neglected artists and recordings of newly discovered masterpieces. The catalogue presently features various CDs by the Polish / Brazilian pianist Felicja Blumental.
4CDMUSIC - online shop
Online shop selling a wide range of music CDs.
WORLDWEB MUSICIANS - online music competitions
http://www.worldwebmusicians.com
Site running international classical music competitions over the web - enabling young musicians anywhere in the world to enter.
FRANCIS KNIGHTS - harpsichordist
Conductor, harpsichordist and musicologist Francis Knights directs the ensembles Bach Collegium Oxford, Gradualia, Voces Angelicae and Le Rossignol.
MY MUSIC INDEX - music resource
SIROC WIND ENSEMBLE
Siroc, a female wind ensemble, whose music is scored for a classical clarinet, flute and oboe line up. Some pieces are also scored for piano, strings and percussion. Siroc write their own material as well as performing repertoire by other composers. They are primarily focused on raising the profile of wind instruments and classical music amongst young people.
TRUMPETERS OF LONDON
http://www.trumpetersoflondon.co.uk
CLASSICALMOBILE.COM
http://www.classicalmobile.com
Suppliers of the largest collection of on-line classical music mobile phone ringtones, logos, screensavers and fascias.
EDWARD SOUTHALL - composer
Edward Southall is currently studying Composition at the Royal College of Music with Mark-Anthony Turnage. He will complete his studies there in 2006 and will then move to Queens' College, Cambridge, where he will read Music.
RICHARD BENGER - composer
http://www.richardbenger.co.uk
Website for the composer Richard Benger, who lives and works in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight, as a composer, organist, choir trainer, accompanist and teacher.
VALENTINA SEFERINOVA - pianist
http://www.valentinaseferinova.com
Website for Bulgarian-born prize-winning classical pianist Valentina Seferinova, now based in the UK.
LONDON SOLOISTS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
PETE MEECHAN - composer
Up and coming young composer/arranger/orchestrator. Young composer in association with the Black Dyke Brass Band and composer in residence with the City Side Symphony Orchestra.
RENO TROILUS - countertenor
Homepage of countertenor Reno Troilus.
BUSINESS LINK FOR LONDON
http://www.businesslink4london.com/
Business Link for London provides London's small and medium sized businesses with a single point of contact for independent advice and support.
THE MUSIC WORKSHOP COMPANY
The Music Workshop Company offers a range of music workshops to schools and other educational establishments - from nursery to adults. All workshops are led by professional musicians and are tailored to the needs of the school or organisation.
VIRTUAL SHEET MUSIC - online publishers
http://www.virtualsheetmusic.com
Classical sheet music downloads, high quality sheet music for piano, violin and other instruments ready to download. Exclusive transcriptions and arrangements also available for instant download.
KEITH BARNARD - composer
http://www.mvdaily.com/articles/2003/01/barnard1.htm
Website for Keith Barnard, a composer of healing and meditational music.
STRING QUARTETS LTD - agency
http://www.string-quartets.com
String-Quartets.com is an internet-based music agency solely devoted to the generation and promotion of work opportunities for string quartets.
RESIDENT STUDIOS - rehearsal and recording studios
http://www.residentstudios.com
Resident studios in Willesden, London, provide modern and luxurious rehearsal and recording facilities, which are well suited to classical musicians. Four rehearsal rooms and grand piano available.
ROSENBLATT RECITAL SERIES - London operatic recitals
http://www.rosenblattrecitalseries.co.uk
HEREFORD SUMMER SCHOOL
http://www.herefordsummerschool.co.uk
STEELASOPHICAL - steeldrum pannist
EMAGINERY MUSIC - music tuition
TYROLEAN TAVERNERS - folk band
http://www.tyroleantaverners.co.uk
Professional Tyrolean, Bavarian, German Oompah Band for all special events. Live music for theme nights, corporate function events, fetes, festivals and county shows.
BRIAN FARLEY - keyboard player and musical director
Highly experienced professional pianist, keyboard player and Musical Director. Accompaniment for shows, tours, musicals, cabaret, classical examinations and degrees.
BÄRENREITER - music publishers
Bärenreiter is one of the largest publishers of classical music world-wide and its extensive publication programme encompasses not only standard repertoire, but also educational music and contemporary music as well as music books. Bärenreiter Urtext is a seal of quality which guarantees that the musical text represents the current state of research and has been produced by internationally recognised experts.
LAURA FALZON - flautist
Laura Falzon is a flautist whose repertoire illustrates a versatile picture, covering baroque, classical, romantic, contemporary as well as Intercultural music, including new works which composers from diverse cultures have written for her, in particular a great number by Charles Camilleri.
LAURA CANNELL - recorder player
Web site for Laura Cannell, a recorder player from East Anglia, covering her solo work, chamber groups, concerts, tours.
STRINGS4PLEASURE
http://www.Strings4Pleasure.co.uk
On-line retailer of strings and accessories for musical instruments.
GLYN EVANS - composer
www.ukscreen.com/crew/glynevans
Composer/Orchestrator/Arranger/Adaptor for Film/TV/Advertising/Media and Stage and Theatre. All projects welcome, also looking for people to do possible collaborative work with, i.e. other composers, writers, directors, producers.
CROSSROADS GUITAR
DEVORINA GAMALOVA - violin/viola player
http://www.geocities.com/dgamalova_violin
Bulgarian-born Devorina Gamalova is a violin and viola player who performs and records widely in Europe. She is based in England and teaches at Trinity College of Music, Goldsmith's University College, Birmingham Conservatoire and assists Prof Grigory Zhislin at the Royal College of Music.
VISCOUNT ENTERTAINMENTS - booking agency
http://www.viscountentertainment.co.uk
Entertainment agency specialising in corporate and wedding entertainment.
KAVANAGH MUSIC
http://www.Kavanaghmusic.co.uk
Based in Stratford on Avon, Kavanagh music undertakes all aspects of wind instrument repair and servicing for individuals, schools and orchestras at competitive rates.
SYMPHONIC SURGE - classical university radio programme
http://www.soton.ac.uk/~njb300/symphonic/index.htm
Web site for the only classical music programme on Southampton University's student radio station.
BRITCHOPS - drum tuition
The Britchops Foundation Drum Course is a new multimedia eBook in Adobe PDF format. This home study drum course that has been carefully designed with the beginner level drummer in mind to provide you with everything you need to start learning how to play today’s popular drumming styles without the need of a personal tutor.
3CLEFS - educational resource
RICHARD COOKE - composer
Site for Richard Cooke, a Welsh composer of graphical and interactive music.
JOHN HAWKES - composer
AZURE CHAMBER MUSIC
London based music consultancy providing live music to high profile corporate and private clients, specialising in the provision of classical and jazz musicians to art galleries and companies.
ROCK3.CO.UK - rock radio station
Rock radio playing new and unsigned punk rock, heavy metal and nu metal rock bands including gig news and reviews free desktop radio for download ib3.
HEATHER MIXTURE - accordionist
http://www.heathermixture.co.uk
Site for Heather Hawthorn, an accordionist based in the East Midlands, who performs as a band called Heather Mixture and has developed a large collection of popular songs from all eras so as to entertain at societies' meetings and residential homes.
CLASSICAL.COM
The world's favourite classical music subscription offering online listening, downloads, custom CDs, and a huge resource of entertaining information to expand your classical music knowledge.
KEITH BURSTEIN - composer
http://www.keithburstein.co.uk
Keith Burstein is a composer of new 'classical' music that is tonal. Supported by the great Estonian composer Arvo Part, who got him a commission to write a Mass for Norwich Cathedral. His next concert is on Oct 13 2002 when the Bochmann Quartet will give the second performance of String Quartet No 1'Dance of Death/Dream of Love' at Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution, Pond Square, 11 South Grove, London N6.
HYBRID STUDIOS
Hybrid Studios offers free listings in its directory for anyone in the creative/performance world to advertise their services and join a community of like minded individuals. Members can exhibit work in the gallery, library and jukebox, join in with online collaborations, themed exhibitions, competitions, meet other artists in the forum and submit news and gig dates.
THE ORCHESTRA OF THE RENAISSANCE
http://www.orchestra-renaissance.com
The Orchestra of the Renaissance, directed by Richard Cheetham, specialises in the performance of sixteenth-century sacred music. The vocal consort is accompanied by instrumentalists, playing shawms, sackbuts, dulcian, cornetto, harp and organ, according to continental performance practice of the time.
JAZZ EXPLORIUM
A network of professional and semiprofessional musicians and vocalists who work in the UK and who can get together at reasonably short notice to form a polished band for informal and corporate occasions, as long as there is a bias towards jazz. Some of their associates also teach or facilitate workshop groups.
MINSTREL PRODUCTIONS
http://www.minstrelmusic.demon.co.uk
Minstrel Productions was founded a quarter of a century ago in order to bring together talented instrumentalists to perform works of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. It has promoted concerts all over the UK, Europe, and the Far East, and has a sister association based in Japan. It acts as co-administrator of the Annual International East Anglian Summer Music Festival based at Hadleigh in Suffolk, and its future plans include a cycle of the 27 Mozart Piano Concerti.
PAUL HARKIN - composer
Young British composer whose music is inspired by many artistic forms such as dance, art, poetry and film and includes works for guitar and trombone as well as a symphony and several choral pieces.
EDWARD BILLINGHAM - guitarist
http://mysite.freeserve.com/edwardbillingham
Edward Billingham has been performing around the South East for the past nine years, and has been based in Hastings with his family. He has recently been offered a place on the post graduate programme at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester to give him the chance to perform with some of the best musicians in the world and develop his playing career to an international level.
ARDETON STRING QUARTET
http://www.ardetonquartet.co.uk
The Ardeton String Quartet is a young, professional string quartet available for recitals, concerts, weddings, parties and corporate functions in the Wales, South West and Midlands areas of the UK. Currently based in Cardiff, the ensemble comprises graduates of the Birmingham Conservatoire, Royal College of Music and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, all of whom freelance with local and national orchestras, as well as working as instrumental teachers.
GILLIAN RAE-WALKER - soprano
http://www.gillianraewalker.com
ROMANTIC GUITAR AGENCY
http://www.romanticguitaragency.com
An established Wedding Service agency based in Peterborough, UK, founded in 2000 by Andrew Gonoude, a professional guitarist with 15 years playing and performing experience. The agency offers a UK-wide booking service for wedding guitarists.
NICHOLAS BROWN - composer
http://www.nicholasbrown.co.uk
Young British composer, who has written works for film, including two scores designed to be played live with classic silent films. He has composed a large amount of choral music which has been performed extensively, but especially by the Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford. Other vocal works include his first opera, Heart of a Dog.
DVD4MUSIC
Online shopping for music titles on DVD - classical, rock and pop, jazz and film music. Aims to source any music DVD.
JUDICAEL STRINGS - violin manufacturer
Traditionally hand-made stringed instruments and expert repairs - violins, electric violins, violas and guitars. UK agents for Jordan Electric Violins. Judicael Strings also offer a number of other services - spares, accessories and pickups for instruments, ABRSM sheet music and website design for musicians, also a specialist supplier of violin CDs.
WOLFMUSIC PUBLICATIONS LTD
http://www.wolfmusic-publications.com/
Wolfmusic Publications, Ltd. is a new music publisher specializing in classical piano music, by significant composers, that has been previously unpublished or is currently unavailable in modern notation.
PIANOS ONLINE
A site for the piano enthusiast, advertising and selling pianos, books, CDs and sheet music.
ALAN BUSH MUSIC TRUST
http://www.alanbushtrust.org.uk
The website of the Alan Bush Music Trust, a charity, established in October 1997, to promote the education and appreciation by the public of the works of the British composer Alan Bush (1900-1995).
Brass Quintet, formed by 5 students from the
Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester who will provide a fitting
programme for any occasion.
JANE LISTER - harpist
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/lister.htm
Jane Lister - one of the UK's leading harpists.
THE LONDON HARPSICHORD ENSEMBLE
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/lhe.htm
The London Harpsichord Ensemble is the longest established chamber music group in Britain.
ANTONY LE FLEMING - composer
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/lefleming.htm
Widely recognised as a strong, colourful and individual voice among contemporary British choral composers, Antony le Fleming has enjoyed consistent success with his work since turning to full-time composition after a career in music education. His work is increasingly performed by choral societies and choirs throughout the UK, several of whom plan to commission further works.
ELEFTHERIA KOTZIA - classical guitarist
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/kotzia.htm
Eleftheria Kotzia is a prize-winning classical guitarist, internationally renowned with a highly-acclaimed catalogue of recordings.
MARK KNIGHT - violinist
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/knight.htm
Mark Knight - violin and viola, specialist in the development of string-playing in the 17th and 18th centuries.
KENNETH ALWYN - composer and conductor
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/kenneth-alwyn.htm
Kenneth Alwyn, conductor, composer, writer and presenter and international recording artist.
ANDREW KEELING - composer
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/keeling.htm
Andrew Keeling is a prize-winning English composer with a growing catalogue of works.
KENNETH JONES - composer
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/jonesk.htm
Kenneth V. Jones, Composer and Conductor - specialisms and contact details.
MICHAEL JACQUES - composer
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/jacques.htm
Michael Jacques, composer - specialisms and contact details.
BELSIZE MUSIC ROOMS
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/howells.htm
Belsize Music Rooms are London's most comfortable audition and rehearsal venue for classical musicians.
MARK ASHFORD - classical guitarist
Mark Ashford is one of the most exciting classical guitarists performing today. The website gives details of his recordings and forthcoming performances.
ACTIVE MUSIC SERVICESWe provide custom interpretive classical music resources and concert programme notes at affordable prices. Our fresh approach to the works of all composers, especially for young people, through the medium of graphical presentation and listening activities is innovative and will enhance any concert programme or lesson plans.
THE FORBES DUO
http://www.stringsattached.co.uk/duo
STRINGS ATTACHED
http://www.stringsattached.co.uk/
CLASSICAL VINYL ARTWORK
http://www.geocities.com/tjb49/Classical_Vinyl_Artwork.html
This site is dedicated to classical music which was performed and recorded during the "Golden Days" of 33 1/3 RPM vinyl records. The recording labels are American, British, and German for the most part. They were pressed from 1949 through (in some cases) 1979.
MUSICSCHOOL.ORG.UK
Musicschool.org.uk is a national database of music tutors aiming to become the largest such service provider in the UK. Students wishing to locate a music tutor in their local area can use a free, online search facility. The site covers all instruments, styles and genres.
NAKED OPERA - operatic company
STEPHEN POWELL MUSIC SERVICES
http://www.powellmusicservices.co.uk
The website of UK Midlands based musician Stephen Powell. Stephen is a pianist, accompanist, conductor, composer and teacher. He also offers a service to arrange and typeset your music to professional standards, with recordings to CD if required.
CHESTER MUSIC and NOVELLO & CO - music publishers
HELEN RADICE - harpist
ANTHONY WAKEFIELD - composer and arranger
http://members.sibeliusmusic.com/anthonywakefield/
Original compositions & arrangements for woodwind, brass, strings.
JANET HILTON - clarinet
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/hilton.htm
Janet Hilton, international clarinettist, teacher and recording artist, who is Head of Woodwind at the Royal College of Music, London.
HILDEGARD NETWORK/HILDEGARD OF BINGEN
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/hildegard.htm
Hildegard of Bingen was a remarkable medieval abbess who was a poet, a musician, a visionary, a theologian and a healer. Her beliefs in the connectedness of all creation, original blessing, the power of music to connect us with God, have spoken powerfully again in our own age and this popularity has led to the formation of the Hildegard Network for people interested in these issues.
JOHN HEARNE - composer
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/hearne.htm
John Hearne, composer, conductor and singer, lives and works in Scotland and is greatly in demand for new commissions.
MARIE HAYWARD SEGAL - soprano
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/haywards.htm
Marie Hayward Segal is a celebrated dramatic soprano, teacher and broadcaster.
PAUL HANCOCK - composer
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/hancock.htm
Contact details for Paul Hancock, composer.
CHRISTOPHER GULLEY - bass
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/gulley.htm
Chris Gulley, bass song-man at York Minster, is an experienced soloist and recitalist with a broad repertoire.
ANDREW GROVES - sound engineer
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/groves.htm
Andrew Groves, sound engineer, specialist in concert sound, digital editing and post production facilities, working throughout Europe.
ROBIN GREENFIELD - pianist and composer
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/greenfield.htm
Robin Greenfield, pianist, accompanist, composer and specialist teacher of piano.
ELIZABETH GREEN - pianist and teacher
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/green.htm
Elizabeth Green is an experienced pianist, accompanist and teacher working from South West London.
GRAND PRIX MUSIQUE - publishers
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/grandprixmusique.htm
Specialist publishers of music for string orchestra and quartet. Grouped into collections that make ideal concert programming.
PENELOPE THWAITES - pianist
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/grainger.htm
Penelope Thwaites is a concert pianist whose career has taken her across the world.
FRANK BRIDGE - composer
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/frankbridge.htm
The site is set up by the Frank Bridge Trust, which exists to promote the music of composer Frank Bridge (1879-1941).
SARAH FRANCIS - oboe
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/francis.htm
Sarah Francis is an international solo oboist with a distinguished, broadcast and recording career.
JENNIFER FOWLER - composer
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/fowler.htm
Jenny Fowler is an Australian-born composer with an international reputation, living and working in the UK. Her work can be heard on concert platform and CD.
DAVID FLIGG - composer
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/fligg.htm
David Fligg is a full-time Lecturer in Composition, Harmony and History at Leeds College of Music, who has the rare ability to offer a sidewards and humorous glance at music and musicians, as well as academic lectures covering analysis, composition and history. He is also a composer and writer of CD sleeve notes.
FITZJOHN MUSIC PUBLICATIONS
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/fitzjohnmusic.htm
David Patrick, organist, arranges and edits a unique catalogue of sheet music published under the imprint, Fitzjohn Music Publications.
DAVID FITZGERALD - clarinet/saxophone
http://www.davidfitzgerald.co.uk
David Fitzgerald is a versatile instrumentalist, recording artist and teacher, and is best known as one of the most prolific and experienced musicians within the Contemporary Christian Music arena.
HILARY FISHER - soprano
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/fisher.htm
Hilary Fisher is a Chorus of One in an original show of comedy and songs for the music-loving audience.
GILLIAN EARL - piano teacher and organist
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/earl.htm
Gillian Earl, piano teacher and organist, is the author of With Music in Mind, a set of tutors utilising Kodaly Principles of Music Education for Beginners at the Piano.
SIR GEORGE DYSON - composer
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/dyson.htm
Sir George Dyson, composer, teacher, organist and administrator, was born in Halifax, England, in 1883 and died in 1964. The site promotes the study and appreciation of the music of the late Sir George Dyson by making available the manuscripts, writings, scores, drafts and memoranda for the encouragement of the study of his work.
SUSAN DRAKE - harpist
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/drake.htm
Susan Drake is one of Europe's finest harpists. She is Professor of Harp of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, and she is an external examiner for the main London colleges of music.
RICHARD DEERING - pianist
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/deering.htm
Richard Deering, pianist, accompanist, lecturer and adjudicator is one of Britain's leading soloists and lecture-recitalists.
CREATING CONFIDENCE - Meribeth Dayme
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/creating-confidence.htm
Meribeth Dayme creates an atmosphere in which people can appreciate themselves and their talents and are able to use these and be themselves with confidence and integrity in any situation, whether it is performance, business or social.
FAYE CLINTON - cellist
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/clinton.htm
Faye Clinton, cellist and specialist in Hungarian
contemporary cello music. She combines part-time teaching
at the Japanese Rikkyo School with a busy freelance career.
STEPHEN CLEOBURY - organist and conductor
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/cleobury.htm
Contact site for Stephen Cleobury - Conductor and Organist.
PENELOPE CAVE - harpsichord
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/cave.htm
Penelope Cave, harpsichordist, shares her enthusiasm for the instrument and its delightfully broad and
varied repertoire in well planned, audience-friendly programmes for solo harpsichord with spoken introductions or entertaining contemporary readings
to set the music in context.
ELIZABETH CASTLE - contralto
http://www.elizabethcastle.co.uk
Contact site for Elizabeth Castle - Contralto / Mezzo-Soprano.
PETE CARTER - guitarist
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/carter.htm
Culture Shock World Music presents Pete Carter in a unique recording bringing together the sounds and styles of various cultures, both east and West. Pete Carter is a multi-instrumentalist with a passionate interest in plucked string instruments from around the world.
ANGELA BROWNRIDGE - pianist
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/brownridge.htm
Angela Brownridge, pianist, has appeared in all the major London concert halls, and has visited Eastern and Western Europe, the USA, Canada, and the Far East, as well as performing extensively in the UK. She has been a soloist with many leading orchestras and conductors.
JUNE BOYCE-TILLMAN - composer
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/juneboyce-tillman
Professor June Boyce-Tillman is a world-class authority on the music and writings of Hildegard of Bingen. She is also an accomplished composer.
NEVILLE BOWER - composer
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/bower.htm
Neville Bower, composer, was born in India and studied at the Royal College of Music in London. He now lives and works in Lichfield.
AMANDA BLOWS - organist
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/blows.htm
Amanda Blows - teacher of piano organ and theory, organist and director of music and member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians.
ANDREW BLACK - pianist
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/black.htm
Andrew Black is a prize-winning pianist, accomplished as a soloist as well as in the art of accompaniment.
ANTONY BIRNEY - composer
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/birney.htm
Antony Birney - composer and lyricist specialising in Musical Dramas.
BETTY ROE
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/bettyroe.htm
Betty Roe is well known for her skills as a composer, performer and educator. She has a large catalogue of works including many songs and several recordings.
BELSIZE MUSIC ROOMS
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/belsize.htm
Belsize Music Rooms is London's most comfortable audition and rehearsal venue for classical musicians.
DAVID BEDFORD - composer
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/bedford.htm
David Bedford, leading British composer with diverse catalogue of works including music for orchestra, instrumental ensemble, voice, brass band and educational music.
JOHN BARTON ARMSTRONG - composer
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/barry.htm
John Barton 'Barry' Armstrong is an eclectic composer who has drawn on many experiences in life to inform his compositional output: traveller, philosopher, writer and thinker.
AVA JUNE - soprano
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/avajune.htm
Ava June has had an illustrious career as one of England's leading sopranos, spanning more than 25 years. She is also a distinguished teacher, coach and opera producer.
ARTHUR WILLS
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/arthurwills.htm
Dr. Arthur Wills OBE, composer and organist, is recognised among the elite of English Organists. He has toured extensively as a recitalist in Europe, North America, Australia and Hong Kong, and has broadcast, appeared on TV and made many recordings, both as a soloist and with the Ely Choir.
CATHERINE WHITE - harpist
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/arietta.htm
Catherine White is a member of the Arietta Duo, playing flute and harp music at venues all over London.
ALISON MYLES - flute
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/arietta.htm
Alison Myles is a member of the Arietta Duo, playing flute and harp music at venues all over London.
ARIETTA DUO - flute and harp
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/arietta.htm
Arietta flute and harp duo features Alison Myles - flute. Catherine White - harp. Arietta has played at prestigious and unusual venues in and around London, such as Natural History Museum, Ascot Race Course, HMS Belfast, top London hotels as well as at the Wigmore Hall and with major symphony orchestras.
LINDA ANG - pianist
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/ang.htm
Linda Ang is a concert pianist whose career has taken her across the world. She is also a recording artist with a growing catalogue of CDs.
ELIZABETH ANDREWS
http://www.impulse-music/healthypractice
Elizabeth Andrews specialist chiropractor for musicians and author of Healthy Practice dealing with self-help and prevention.
PAL BANDA - cellist
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/allegri.htm
Pal Banda, son of Ede Banda cellist in the world renowned Tatrai quartet, was born and educated in Budapest. He has performed as soloist all over Europe and is a member of the Allegri String Quartet. He teaches at the Purcell School and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
DOROTHEA VOGEL - viola player
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/allegri.htm
A member of the Allegri String Quartet, she has worked with many of the major London orchestras, performed solo and chamber music around the world, as well as playing the baroque viola in such ensembles as the Kings Consort and Florilegium.
RAFAEL TODES - violinist
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/allegri.htm
Violinist with the Allegri String Quartet, he has been a member of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra under Sir Simon Rattle and a member of the Schidlof String Quartet, recording on the Linn label and performing and broadcasting widely throughout Europe and the States.
PETER CARTER - violinist
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/allegri.htm
Peter Carter was born in Durban, South Africa and is the fourth generation of his family to have been a professional musician in London. He has been leader of the internationally renowned concert performers, the Allegri String Quartet since 1976.
ALLEGRI STRING QUARTET
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/allegri.htm
Allegri String Quartet - internationally renowned concert artists Peter Carter, Fiona McNaught, Jonathan Barritt and Pal Banda. Through more than forty years of illustrious music-making, the Quartet has performed in many varied venues around the world.
DAVID SUMBLER - flautist
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/aeolian.htm
Founder member of the Aeolian Duo, formed in 1995 with the aim of increasing public awareness of original repertoire for flute and harp.
EIRA LYNN JONES - harpist
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/aeolian.htm
Founder member of the Aeolian Duo, formed in 1995 with the aim of increasing public awareness of original repertoire for flute and harp.
AEOLIAN DUO - flute and harp
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/aeolian.htm
Harpist Eira Lynn Jones and flautist David Sumbler formed the Aeolian Duo in 1995, with the aim of increasing public awareness of original repertoire for flute and harp.
SIMON LEPPER - pianist and accompanist
Award-winning accompanist Simon Lepper was born in 1974 and educated at King’s College Cambridge and the Royal Academy of Music, London. He is currently attending the Centre de la Voix at the Fondation Royaumont in Paris where he is studying with Ruben Lifschitz. He has performed with some of Britain's leading young artists and is the pianist for the Rogeri Trio with whom he toured Malaysia last year.
TROY BANARZI - composer and producer
http://www.banarzi.com
A versatile and experienced composer whose recordings have featured on BBC
radio, BBC TV, ITV and Channel 4. Accomplished in a variety of genres including
minimalism, world and urban underground styles. Specialising in music and sound
design for theatre, TV, film, radio and media. Listen to showreel online.
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE FOR MUSICIANS
http://www.freeyourbody.co.uk
Everything you need to know about the Alexander Technique, including a section
for musicians, maintained by London based Alexander Technique teacher and
musician, Troy Banarzi.
MUSICAL CHEERS - artist promotion
Musical Cheers is a music agency and relationship manager helping audiences find artists, and artists find audiences. Its extensive web-network and presence allows access to a virtually instantaneous global community.
EVE CHRISTIE - soprano
Eve Christie is an award-winning soprano whose career has seen her appear on opera and recital stages throughout the globe, including New Zealand, Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom. She is an experienced concert artist, and has appeared on New Zealand national radio and television. In 2002, she is appearing in the Welsh Opera School production of the Coronation of Poppea, singing the title role.
MODRANA MUSIC PUBLISHERS AND PROMOTIONS
Modrana Music offers sheet music, recordings and educational material for sale and arrangements for hire, composed by David Golightly. Some music can be heard in Real Audio format on the site.
DAVID GOLIGHTLY - composer
David studied composition with Richard Steinitz at Huddersfield university. A number of his compositions have been commissioned by eminent performers. In addition David has composed prolifically for theatre and film. David has had performances of his music as far afield as America, Germany, Poland and Russia. He now combines a hectic freelance career working as a commercial orchestrator with that of a classical composer and conductor.
ANDREW DOWNES - composer
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~downlyn/index.html
Andrew Downes gained an MA degree from Cambridge, specializing in composition. He is now Head of the School of Composition and Creative Studies at Birmingham Conservatoire. His music has been performed throughout the world, in many leading concert halls and cathedrals, and has been broadcast at home and abroad.
ALAN MORRISON - composer
http://www.btinternet.com/~morri38/
Brought up in Scotland, Alan Morrison is an amateur composer who has been writing for a little over 10 years in a romantic/classic style, mainly for Orchestra. Some works can be heard on the web site.
EDWARD LAMBERT - composer
Edward Lambert, born in London in 195, studied music at Oxford and composition at the Royal College of Music. He has written a variety of instrumental and vocal works and a chamber opera and has been involved in much education work, helping schools and communities to create their own operas, and has written music for theatre and television.
LKR MUSIC
http://www.lkrmusic.zoomshare.com
LKR Music 2001 caters for musicians and teachers looking for new, fresh music
to play at concerts and workshops with original pieces composed by Kevin Riley.
Kevin Riley is a composer of mainly music for education and a teacher and
professional trombone player from Andover Hampshire.
MUSIC FILES
The mfiles site was formally launched in March 2001 with a particular aim to bridge the divide between Classical Music and Film Music and build up a sizeable catalogue of Sheet Music, MIDI files and MP3 files, together with informative content in the form of articles, reviews and reference material about composers and their music.
RJL MUSIC
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SALES
http://www.musicalinstrumentsales.co.uk
A site where you can buy, sell and advertise all Musical Instruments, both secondhand and new. No commission charged on sales. Advertise for Musical Instruments Wanted. Dealers and Shops listed.
OPERAS ABROAD
Travel company offering specialised tours to: Warsaw - Budapest - Prague - Lille - Ghent. Regent Holidays (UK) Ltd have been bonded tour operators for 30 years and are licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL 856), members of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA V7032) and the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO).
MARTIN READ - composer
A Fellow of Trinity College of Music, London, Martin's music has been performed at festivals in the UK and throughout Europe. In May 1999, Martin was appointed as millennium composer to the Hampshire Music 2000 project. His music is widely published and includes choral, ensemble and orchestral works. Martin is currently working on dance to the end of time - a chamber opera, due to be premiered at the Corsham Festival in June 2002.
CARTRIDGECOCartridgeco has been established for 5 years and has gained an excellent reputation for high quality service and value for money, supplying quality printer consumables throughout the UK & Europe, with next day delivery on most products.
BERNARD HEYES - composer
Composes primarily for the organ including seven
symphonies for the instrument which have been performed widely. His
compositional style is generally tonal, modal and melodic. The site includes MP3
extracts of some of his works.
COURT LANE RECORDS - record label
http://www.courtlanerecords.co.uk
Court Lane Records is an independent record label which produces short-run CDs of new music. The label was started in 1998, and now boasts an electro-acoustic studio facility in London.
PHILIP GODDARD - composer
http://www.philipgoddard.com/music/goddard.htm
ALEXANDER PANIZZA - pianist
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/alex.panizza
Now based in London, Alexander Panizza is considered one of the most charismatic young
pianists of the Argentinean musical scene. He has been awarded several scholarships from
Argentinean and European institutions. His official debut in London in January 2001, at the Barbican Hall, was received with highly positive reviews.
PARAGON ENSEMBLE
http://www.paragon-ensemble.co.uk
The Paragon Ensemble are four experienced musicians based in Bristol who are available to play at dinner, ball or cocktail parties. The Paragon Ensemble have an extensive repertoire of classical quartets and arrangements of jazz standards and popular classics.
JORDI VIVES I BATLLE - composer
http://members.sibeliusmusic.com/jvives/
A Spanish physicist currently working in Cumbria, UK as an environment
consultant, who has begun composing music using a combination of serial and
tonal techniques, as well as pieces in the Classical style. Sheet music
for sale on the site.
KEYSTAVE MUSIC
Keystave Music offer a free sheet music resource offering free download of music for woodwind, string, brass, keyboard, percussion and ensembles - scores are provided with separate instrumental parts. There is also an online encyclopaedia of musical terms.
MICROPRESS MUSIC - music publishersMusic Publishers Micropress Music have new works
by British and American composers and specialises in song and piano music.
Composers included Madleine Dring, Elaine Hugh-Jones, Lauren Bernofsky, Roger
Lord, Julia Gomelskaya. All works are hitherto unpublished.
AQUARELLE GUITAR QUARTET
The Aquarelle Guitar Quartet is an ensemble
exploring the originality and diversity of music for four guitars, ranging from
transcriptions of renaissance consort music, string quartet arrangements and
original works by renowned guitar composers. A future aim of the group is
to commission new works and to arrange their own material.
TONONI RECORDS
Tononi Records, an independent record company, was started in 2000. The first recording is a 2 CD album of
the three Sonatas and three Partias for solo violin by Johann Sebastian Bach played by Benedict Cruft, which was recorded in Binham Priory
and can be purchased through the website shop.
LLOYD BUCK
Student composer who lives in the Southwest and already has an extensive portfolio. Scores and sound samples available on the Sibelius members webpages at scorch.
LINDSAY MUSIC
Lindsay Music sell and hire original music for Choirs, orchestras, schools etc. by mail order.
JAMES ERBER
http://www.erber.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
Website of British composer James Erber: biog, list of works, crits etc.
VIOLIN AND PIANO DUO
Dominic Moore (violin) and Daniel Becker (piano) perform recitals for every occasion. Their first CD - 'Café Music' - is frequently broadcast on Classic FM. ‘Beautifully played’ - ‘Delicious playing’ -
MUSIC MATTERS
http://www.musicmattersgroup.biz
A specialist
agency offering a range of musical groups, individuals and entertainers -
classical, jazz, folk, traditional, French Cafe Music, Tango, Cover,
Ceilidh and Barn Dance, Wandering Minstrels, Fire-breathers, Jugglers,
Stilt-walkers, characters etc. Also weddings and
other private functions.
SILVER MILE RECORDS
Silver Mile is a small, independent record label, based in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Formed
in April 1996, Silver Mile is producing songs ranging from blues, jazz and ballads, starting with a set of nine new songs aimed at the school's market in
the UK and abroad.
CRWTH
Crwth is a Welsh music site with up to date information and listings on concerts and other classical music happenings in Wales.
CHAMBERMUSIC.CO.UK
Chambermusic.co.uk provides a search of the chamber music repertoire. You can purchase sheet music from associated sites and search for classical music concerts in all areas of the UK. Concert promoters can post concerts free of charge on the site. Discussion boards provide a forum for exchanging ideas and information and classified adds are available to buy and sell secondhand musical instruments or advertise job vacancies. The site provides advertising and linking opportunities for retailers and publishers.
VOCALIST.CO.UK - THE SINGERS' SITE
Vocalist.co.uk is a new web site based in the UK for singers of all ages, at all stages - professional and amateur. It is run by professional musicians and teachers who provide resources, advice and a forum to singers in all genres.
ROYAL SCHOOL OF CHURCH MUSIC
The RSCM is an educational charity dedicated to raising standards and promoting music in every style of Christian worship and very denomination.
ENSEMBLE ELEVEN
Ensemble Eleven are a new contemporary music group dedicated to the performance of works by young composers, currently planning a new project with the University of Manchester, including a concert at the University with works by Gavin Bryars, Adam Gorb and a new ensemble eleven commission by Ian Vine.
HORNBLOWERS
The online home of Karelia Brass Ensemble, The Aureum Ensemble and a number of other music services.
STATUS CYMBAL
TAKE NOTE PUBLISHING LIMITED
Take Note Publishing Limited publishes the popular C.A.T.S
Music Theory software. Following the Associated Board's syllabus, C.A.T.S is a
perfect supplement to instrumental lessons. C.A.T.S. (Computer Aided Theory Skills) is the software to have if you want to learn music theory the
fun way.
SCHUBERTLINE
The primary purpose of Schubertline is to provide a comprehensive online library of Schubert's songs. New songs are added to the library each week, and the intention is to include all Schubert's vocal music over the next two years. The library also includes a growing selection of songs by other composers. These are all high quality editions of classical songs which may be viewed, played and printed in any key.
BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE
Birmingham Conservatoire is a music college of international stature which educates and trains students to the highest professional standards in solo performance, composition, chamber music, orchestral playing, jazz, North Indian classical music and teaching. practical work is supported by a sound theoretical and historical programme and students are encouraged to adopt a broad and enquiring approach to their studies.
RICHARD NYE
Richard Nye began his musical career as a chorister at Gloucester Cathedral and went on to study music at Southlands College, London where he received college awards for composition and his musical contribution to college life. Richard has recently worked with Dr Michael Varner, a member of the percussion faculty at the University of Texas, Arlington, on a new work, Susvar which is to be published in the United States in the near future. For the last four years he has been associated with Piano40 (previously the London Piano Quartet) and his work 8 'til Late for eight hands on two pianos features on their recently released debut CD. His second work for the group, Online was premiered at the SBC in 2004.
ANGELA LEAR - PIANIST
http://classicalmus.hispeed.com/lear/
For thirty years British pianist, Angela Lear, has been researching the works of the Polish composer Fryderyk Chopin, checking original autograph manuscripts, annotated scores and early editions. Her discoveries have revealed many inaccuracies in modern printed editions.
STARSHINE MUSIC
Quality musicals for children written and arranged by experienced teachers. Full instrumental backing tracks and full vocal demonstration tracks make for easy teaching and performance. The user friendly Directors script/score and photo-copiable masters of lyrics and script gives teachers/directors an inexpensive package to produce stimulating and exciting shows.
Website has full details, including sound track samples, prices and e-commerce facility.KENNETH STILES
Kenneth Stiles is a Countertenor soloist based near Leeds, West Yorkshire UK. An experienced soloist and choral singer and specialist in Baroque music, he was, for many years, a member of Canterbury Cathedral Choir.
MUSIC AT OXFORD
http://www.musicatoxford.com
Music at Oxford is a registered charity which exists to further the interests of those who
enjoy live classical music, be they artists, audiences or sponsors. Now in its 17th
Season, Music at Oxford has become one of the most respected concert promoters in
the country.
FREDERICK STOCKEN - COMPOSER
www.britishacademy.com/members/stocken.htm
Frederick Stocken (born 1967) was educated at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester and was Organ Scholar of St Catharine's College Cambridge. He won eight prizes in the diplomas of the Royal College of Organists.
DRAGONSFIRE
www.dragonsfire.btinternet.co.uk
Dragonsfire is a quartet of remarkable versatility. Each member not only sings but is a multi-instrumentalist and they play a huge array of instruments. Every piece in their repertoire is arranged by a member of the group, making even the most wellknown song into something new. They draw on early music, traditional British folk song and light classical music as the basis for their arrangements.
DUOLOGUE
Duologue (Rachel Broadbent - oboe and Janine Smith - piano) was formed in 1998. The duo is formed on an equal basis and recitals include piano solos and pieces written for solo oboe as well as works for oboe with piano accompaniment.
THOMAS HEWITT JONES
Tom has studied composition with Tim Blinko and Paul Patterson and has been involved in a variety of composition projects, including ‘Chamber Music Exchange’ and the Young Place / Junior Royal College of Music dance collaboration. His compositions are wide-ranging, from solo instrumental and small ensemble pieces to full-scale orchestral works.
FREE BUT HAPPY
Enterprising site offering an electronic magazine to performers interested in new music and opportunities to composers for worldwide distribution.
EKLECTICA
An exciting new quartet drawing from many musical sources - classical guitar, piano, double bass and percussion.
HILL/WILTSCHINSKY GUITAR DUO
Robin Hill and Peter Wiltschinsky guitarists have been performing together for over 20 years. Touring regularly worldwide, they have made several CDs and performed on British television and radio.
KEVIN MAYO - COMPOSER
http://freespace.virgin.net/kevin.mayo
Kevin Mayo was born in Stirling, Scotland in 1964. He studied music at Edinburgh University and composition with Kenneth Leighton and Peter Nelson. He subsequently spenT a further year studying composition with George Benjamin and improvisation with John Lambert. Webpages with biography, works list, 'scorch' scores and contacts.
LANCASHIRE STUDENTS' SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The LSSO is formed from music students of Lancashire, with varied backgrounds, who audition for places; players also progress from the companion Training Orchestra.
'MUSIC PUBLISHING AND PATRONAGE'
www.btinternet.com/~irene.lawford
Music Publishing and Patronage - C.F. Peters: 1800 to the Holocaust' by Irene Lawford-Hinrichsen, with a Foreword by Yehudi Menuhin, was published this year. It has had excellent reviews. This web site describes the book and how to buy a copy
.COMMUNITY MUSIC WEBSITE
http://www.communitymusic.50megs.com
A website for Community Music practitioners. The site aims to highlight the activities of Community Musicians in the U.K. and be a focus point for opinions, views and the comments of practitioners.
VIOLIN LAND
http://www.cremona.u-net.com
Cheniston K. Roland's original website is devoted to all things
violinistic - pages of interest to enthusiasts of every kind including
professionals and students.
KINGSTON BRASS QUINTET
Kingston Brass Quintet are a young but experienced ensemble based in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey. The group has worked on the Live Music Now! scheme and Music in Hospitals charity. They are the resident ensemble for Kingston Music and Arts Trust, and have recently performed in the Fairfield Halls and the Millenium Dome. Ideal for weddings,events and recitals.
THE BASSOON PLACE
http://bassoon-place.freeyellow.com
Site designed and maintained by British bassoonist, Eleanor Parker - reeds, links, reviews, performances, messageboard, all aimed at the freelance bassoonist.
PLYMOUTH CLASSICAL MUSIC
The aim of this site is to provide a focal point for information about orchestral, chamber, instrumental,
choral and similar concerts and recitals in the Plymouth area, and to enable concertgoers to plan their
diaries some time in advance.
PAUL PATTERSON - composer
http://www.paulpatterson.co.uk
This site includes the latest news on Paul's activities. You can find out more about him including details of current performances, discover his works, and download a selection MP3 files. These pages are best viewed with Internet Explorer.
KEYNOTES EDUCATION
http://www.keynoteseducation.com
Keynotes Education is a company that specialises in photocopiable music worksheets on CD-Rom to be used for ages 6 - 15. Volumes of worksheets include Great Composers, Music Theory, Instruments of the Orchestra, Music Games, and many more. Free downloadable sample pages available.
GUARNERI.NET
Online connection to a buyer or seller of Violins, Bows, Violas and 'Cellos via e-mail, the internet and the world wide web.
QUATTUOR AMICI
http://www.quattuoramici.btinternet.co.uk/
The string quartet Quattuor Amici, Four Friends, was formed early in 1999 with the aim of
providing light musical entertainment for a variety of events in and around Bournemouth, Poole
and Dorset and West Hampshire. They are available to play for a range of occasions including receptions and parties.
LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
The London Philharmonic Orcheestra has exhilarated audiences with performances featuring world renowned conductors and soloists since its foundation in 1932 by Sir Thomas Beecham. Appointed resident orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall from 1992, the LPO has also been resident symphony orchestra at Glyndebourne Festival Opera for the past 35 years.
MUSICOSOPHIA UK
Musicosophia is an international educational organisation who's aim is to help listeners to know deeply the music of the greatest composers. Courses are interactive but non-technical for all ages from 6 years upwards. Founded by Rumanian musicologist Professor George Balan.
CARLOS BONELL guitar
http://www.margaretmurphy.com/bonell.htm
Carlos Bonell, who has established himself as one of Britain's most versatile guitarists, has enjoyed an immensely varies career. His activities include TV, Film and CD recordings, international tours and concertos with the major orchestras.
ANDREW ZOLINSY piano
http://www.margaretmurphy.com/zolinsky.htm
Having won first prize in the San Francisco international piano concerto competition, Andrew has gone to establish himself as one of the busiest and most imaginative pianists of his generation, performing and broadcasting regularly throughout the UK.
NEIL CROSSLAND pianist and composer
http://home.freeuk.net/crossland/
Featured in The Times as a 'Great British Hope', Neil has given dazzling performances both nationally and internationally including concerts on the South Bank, Wigmore Hall and St John's Smith Square.
Often performing his own piano compositions in his solo concerts, Neil has also seen his other works performed on the South Bank. His piano trio was met with great critical acclaim.
RADOSLAV KVAPIL piano
http://www.margaretmurphy.com/kvapil.htm
After achieving early recognition by winning the 1958 Leos Janacek competition in
Czechoslavakia, Radoslav Kvapil is widely regarded as the finest living Czech pianist, specialising in the performance and recording of Czech music.
OWEN DENNIS oboe
http://www.margaretmurphy.com/dennis.htm
In 1999 Owen won the wind and brass final of the Royal Overseas League competition which led to a debut shared recital in the Queen Elizabeth Hall. In addition to solo performances, Owen is a member of the Galliard Ensemble
http://www.margaretmurphy.com/dennis.htm
ALISON STRANGE violin
http://www.margaretmurphy.com/strange.htm
Alison Strange performs widely as a soloist throughout Great Britain and has made recital tours of Northern Ireland and Scotland. She recently won the Violin & Piano Duo Competition held by the Beethoven Piano Society of Europe.
MARK WILSON violin
http://www.freewebs.com/markwilsonviolin
After graduating from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music, Mark Wilson's solo performances include the Tchaikovsky concerto, the Elgar concerto and the Brahms concerto. Mark has also appeared at the Brighton festival.
EMMA RAMSDALE harp
http://www.margaretmurphy.com/ramsdale.htm
A graduate of the Royal Academy of music, Emma Ramsdale has given many solo performances throughout Europe and closer to home she has made solo recordings for BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM.
CATHERINE HARPER soprano
http://www.margaretmurphy.com/harper.htm
A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, Catherine has recorded for BBC Radio and television. She has worked extensively for Opera Northern Ireland and appears regularly for music clubs throughout the UK.
THE GALLIARD ENSEMBLE Wind Quintet
http://www.margaretmurphy.com/galliard.htm
Recently listed in Classic CD as one of the 10 chamber groups in the world "to keep an eye on", the Galliard Ensemble made a highly successful Purcell Room debut recently. Regular performers at festivals and music clubs throughout the UK, the Galliard Ensemble have also recorded Paul Patterson's complete works for Wind Quintet and will shortly be recording a CD of Harrison Birtwistle works.
THE LONDON CONCERTANTE
http://www.margaretmurphy.com/loncon.htm
Hailed as one the finest chamber orchestras in the country, London Concertante will be celebrating their 10th anniversary during the 2000/01 season. They have given concerts throughout the UK and toured extensively in Europe.
CHAMBER DOMAINE String Trio with soprano and piano
http://www.margaretmurphy.com/domaine.htm
Chamber Domaine has a string trio as its nucleus and expands to include piano, voice and wind instruments - placing the song repertoire in the context of instrumental music, touring throughout the UK and abroad. The Financial Times described its programming as "exceptional"
THE CROSSLAND PIANO TRIO
http://www.margaretmurphy.com/crosstrio.htm
Launched in Spring 2000 with a series of concerts in London, the Crossland Trio's performance was described by Musical Opinion as showing "an impressive oneness of conception" The Trio are performing for music clubs and festivals around the country.
THE SOLARIS QUARTET String Quartet
http://www.sidewalkmusic.co.uk
Solaris is a versatile quartet performing an extensive repertoire, placing the music of exciting new composers alongside that of the established greats. An ongoing project performing and recording the work of Jewish composers killed in the Nazi extermination camps is integral to the ensemble’s activities.
MARGARET MURPHY MANAGEMENT
Uniquely personal service is the hallmark of Margaret Murphy Management. Margaret
Murphy has now established herself as a highly effective agent for a fresh and select group of
talented classical musicians.
MICHAEL STIMPSON - COMPOSER
Michael Stimpson, composer, (b.1948,London) has written a number of works for orchestra, chamber ensemble, and solo instruments. His works have been performed at a number of major venues including London's Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and St. John's Smith Square. His works for guitar are published by Ricordi and Oxford University Press.
GO SHOW-BIZZ
http://www.go-showbizz.com/musicians.asp
"Our aim is to be the UK's most comprehensive free directory of the entertainment world and one-stop job shop for the entertainment industry." The link above goes straight to the go-showbizz directory of musicians.
STUDENTBOOKS.CO.UK
Studentbooks offers a free service for students to sell and buy used books (including books on muisc) to other students at their university. Remember this service is FREE!
EMIRO ENSEMBLE
The Emiro Ensemble occupies a highly unusual niche in today's chamber music spectrum. Performing together since 1995, the group has had much success promoting the rich and surprisingly varied repertoire which makes the clarinet/cello/piano combination such a convincing alternative to the more traditional string-based piano trio.
LACOCK COURSES - COURSES FOR SINGERS
Cantax House is the headquarters of the Lacock Summer School, the Lacock Winter School and music courses and workshops in Italy, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands. Most have an early music bias and many of the tutors are internationally-known performers. The courses are for amateur musicians of all ages and for music students and young professionals. The general aim is to broaden enthusiasm for music in a relaxed and convivial setting.
THE ACADEMY OF ANCIENT MUSIC
The Academy of Ancient Music (The AAM) is a UK period instrument orchestra specialising in baroque, classical and early romantic repertoire. The website is updated monthly and provides information about its many recordings and concerts worldwide and includes all the latest news about The AAM.
THE SOLOISTS ENSEMBLE
The Soloists Ensemble was formed by the distinguished violist and conductor, Robert Turrell. An exciting programme policy mixes the classic and early 20th century repertoire with string music that catches the ear and stretches the performers.
HATSTAND OPERA
http://www.hatstandopera.co.uk
Hatstand Opera are specialists in 'go-anywhere opera', bringing opera to all kinds of venues and audiences across the UK all year round.
PAUL WHELAN
New Zealand born baritone Paul Whelan has an active career performing internationally in Opera, concert and recital. He is also a former Cardiff Singer of the World Lieder Prize winner.
GILLIAN KEITH
http://www.classicalperformers.com/gilliankeith/
Canadian born soprano, Gillian Keith, is much in demand as an oratorio singer. Performances include Sir John Eliot Gardiner's Bach Cantata Pilgrimage. Awards include the first prize in the Kathleen Ferrier Awards.
KATHLEEN FERRIER AWARDS
http://www.ferrierawards.org.uk/
The Awards were set up in 1953 in honour of the great British contralto, Kathleen Ferrier. Many former prize winners have gone on to celebrated international careers.
JOCELYN ABBOTT AND LAURA O'GORMAN - PIANO DUO
Piano Duo available for corporate events, festivals and formal recitals.
UNST MUSIC CO - JOHN LAUGHLAND
http://www.unstmusic.shetland.co.uk
Commercial music compositions and arrangements, choral arrangements, specially composed music for wedding and funerals, arrangements for schools.
PORTSMOUTH DISTRICT COMPOSERS' ALLIANCE
The PDCA is a composers' association drawing members from (mainly) SE England. We organize several professional concerts per year including at least one in London.
PHILLIP PENNINGTON HARRIS - COMPOSER
http://www.sibeliusmusic.com/index.php?sm=account.details&uid=803
Composer of contemporary classical music. Catalogue can be found at:
http://www.pdca.org.uk/Catalogueofworks.htm
PHYLLOSCOPUS PUBLICATIONS
Phylloscopus Publications offer a catalogue of varied chamber music, mostly for wind instruments. The music ranges from 17th to 21st century, original and arranged, for 1 to 12 players with alternative scoring where appropriate. Some of the music is accessible to less experienced players, most is suited to good amateurs.
THE EMIRO ENSEMBLE
The Emiro Ensemble, consisting of clarinet, cello and piano was formed in 1995 and have established a strong reputation for innovative programming and welcome informal introduction, performing both standard works and the music of present-day composers.
TRIO DE SALON
www.triodesalon.co.uk
The Trio de Salon is an ensemble aimed at providing background music for wedding
receptions, Parties and Corporate Events that need a special touch.
SINGER SOLUTIONS - WEBSITE BY SINGERS FOR SINGERS
http://www.singersolutions.com
Singer Solutions was founded by Calliope, a group of enthusiastic and dedicated professional singers/musicians, as a service for the singer, including a series of practice CD’s - an aid to learning and to keeping up momentum when practicing songs.
GRAHAM COATMAN - COMPOSER AND MUSICAL DIRECTOR
http://www.coatman.fsnet.co.uk
Graham Coatman enjoys an active career as composer and musical director, with a special commitment to creative and music education projects. He has composed works in all genres: opera, music-theatre, orchestral, dance, film, choral, chamber, solo song and especially for young people.
ALASTAIR STOUT - COMPOSER AND ORGANIST
http://www.britishacademy.com/members/stout.htm
Alastair Stout's portfolio comprises a range of works from solo to orchestral including vocal, ensemble and theatrical, as well as collaborating with choreographers at the London Contemporary Dance School. They have been performed in venues such as the Royal Festival hall, Sir Henry Wood Hall, the Reid Concert Hall and the Wigmore Hall, as well as being broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and Radio Shetland.
SAM HAYWOOD - CONCERT PIANIST
Born in Brisbane, Australia, in 1972, British pianist Sam Haywood grew up in the English Lake District. At eighteen he moved to Vienna and is now living in Berlin.
ARMONICO TRIBUTO
http://www.armonico.freeserve.co.uk
Armonico Tributo is a period instrument ensemble based in the Midlands, U.K. In our repertoire we explore music from the entire Baroque period, c.1600 - c.1750 and specialise in performing 17th century chamber music from Italy and England.
LONDON CHAMBER GROUP
http://www.argonet.co.uk/users/ataylor/lcg
The London Chamber Group performs contemporary chamber music written for amateurs in London UK. Check its concert schedule, programme note archive, and opportunities to join the group.
FORUM LONDON COMPOSERS' GROUP
http://www.argonet.co.uk/users/ataylor/forum
Forum provides opportunities for composers in London to meet to discuss works in progress, and organises workshops and concerts where members' music can be performed.
SOUTHWARK CONCERT BAND
http://www.argonet.co.uk/users/ataylor/scb
The Band is a wind band in south London. Check its performance schedule, opportunities to join, and programme note archive.
ALAN TAYLOR - COMPOSER
http://www.argonet.co.uk/users/ataylor/ataylor
Composer of contemporary music for amateur players. Looking for opportunities to work with groups to create new pieces. Extensive
catalogue, with details of pieces, some of which can be downloaded and printed.
COMA - CONTEMPORARY MUSIC-MAKING FOR AMATEURS
COMA promotes participation in contemporary music. Visit its extensive music library, and check its concert schedule and list of ensembles you could join.
CYFOES
Cyfoes is a brand new label from Recordiadau Ensemble Cymru. The label is being launched with the Chamber Music of Wales Collection which aims to bring international recognition to outstanding music by 20th Century Welsh composers.
WARREN MAILLEY-SMITH - PIANIST
Informative website about one of the UK's leading young pianists, Warren Mailley-Smith, with biography, repertoire, reviews, photos and concert-schedule.
DANIEL HOPE - VIOLINIST
Daniel Hope is becoming something of a hot property! He has been nominated in the Classical Brits, 2000, and has had two highly successful albums released by Nimbus Records.
NIMBUS RECORDS
Nimbus Records is a long-standing British classical label. There is over 11 hours of audio on the web site and a full online catalogue.
BRANDON HILL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
News and information about Brandon Hill Chamber Orchestra and Brandon Hill Opera, based in Bristol, England.
SOMERSET CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
The Somerset Chamber Orchestra meets for a residential Summer School at the end of August every year. The course culminates in three public concerts, including one in Wells Cathedral.
BEAUTIFUL MUSIC VIOLIN AND PIANO DUO
http://www.beautifulmusic.freeserve.co.uk
Female international Duo offering classical and light music for every occasion, from parties, weddings and corporate entertainment, to
in-house concerts and full recitals. Appearances include 1999 Cardiff Classics Live Concert Series. The Duo is recognised by many of Britain's
finest businesses.
COPYTRAX
Copytrax specialise in the manufacturing of CD's and audio cassettes and offer a one-stop service at the most competitive prices. Copytrax say they tailor their manufacturing to suit your needs, from as little as 10 CD's or audio cassettes to 10,000's.
PATRICK NUNN - COMPOSER
Patrick Nunn (b.1969), studied at Dartington College of Arts with Frank Denyer and at the Welsh College of Music and Drama with Gary Carpenter returning once more to Dartington in 1995 to study with the Dutch composer Louis Andriessen. His work has won various awards including the Gregynog Festival 1994 and Radio 3 composing for children 1995.
NEELU BERRY - COMPOSER, SINGER/SONGWRITER
Neelam has a large catalogue of music, songs and lyrics, many recorded. She writes in a modal orchestral style of music typical
of Indian classical music.
APION1 - THE PIANO SITE
This piano site offers various services around the piano: concert listings for piano recitals, featured artists, websites for pianists and many more. It is designed as a useful reference and service site for pianists and piano lovers.
FIONA MCNAUGHT AND DANIEL TONG
http://www.hillside4.fsnet.co.uk/
Violin and piano duo with a section devoted to the Lower Wye Valley Chamber Music Festival for which the duo are Directors. Biographies, repertoire, events and links.
FREDERICK NAFTEL - composer
http://www.musicteachers.co.uk/composers/naftel
Fred Naftel is a British composer who offers a composing, arranging and educational service to schools, amateur and professional ensembles and organisations. He also produces professionally-written, typeset scores and parts using Sibelius.
THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM CHOIR
The website for the City of Birmingham Choir contains news and information about the choir, featured composers, soloists, accompanists and venues.
NICOLINO GIACOLONE
http://freespace.virgin.net/nicolino.giacalone/
Internationally acclaimed Bass-baritone singer and specialist in the performance practice of 17th and 18th century music.
MIRABILIS MUSIC
http://www.mirabilis.force9.co.uk/
Mirabilis music are specialist suppliers of recreational and educational music for younger musicians.
WWW.MUSIC-SCORES.COM
A site where you can see, hear and print classical sheet music.
THE VIRTUAL PIANOSHOP
On this site you will find everything you need to know about pianos in one place.
ART WORK FOR CDS
http://www.pallat.freeserve.co.uk
André Pallat Art-Work shows samples creative work for CDs, book covers, portraits and so on. Although there is little by way of text information, it is possible to e-mail the artist with enquiries.
ROMOPHONE
Romophone remaster historical vocal material from the early part of the 20th century, specialising in releasing complete editions and using highly regarded engineers and state-of-the-art equipment in order to produce impeccable transfers of artists such as Gigli, Melba, McCormack and Ponselle. A catalogue of over 50 CDs and several gramophone awards.
ANDREW HURRELL
Andrew Hurrell is a freelance musician and the author of several publications of interest to teachers of brass beginners. The publications advertised for sale on this website include the three volumes of BRASS ROOTS, a finely-graded programme of nearly 1,000 read-and-play exercises for beginners.
LONDON CONCORD SINGERS
http://www.hugill.demon.co.uk/concord.htm
London based choir. The website provides details about the choir, information on how to join and a selection of the repertoire the choir has sung.
FRED NAFTEL'S MUSIC SERVICES
http://www.fpnaftel.freeserve.co.uk/fred.htm
Composition and arranging for educational,amateur and professional ensembles. Commissions undertaken at competitive rates. Typesetting/Printing of scores and parts using SIBELIUS/FINALE 98 software.
DUOLOGUE
http://www.geocities.com/vienna/stage/2617
Duologue, oboe and piano duo, was formed in 1998. Rachel Broadbent - oboe and Janine Smith - piano. The website provides biographies and other information about the duo.
SYMPHONY FILMS
http:// www.symphonyfilms.demon.co.uk
Symphony Films is the UK's leading and most highly respected production company specialising in television programmes, features and promotional videos concerning the Arts and Classical Music.
MADRA RUA - IRISH CELTIC BAND
http://www.blackmountain.freeserve.co.uk/madrarua.htm
Madra Rua, possibly the best Irish Celtic Band in the UK Circuit. Please click above to view Madra Rua's Web Site.
GRAHAM FITKIN - COMPOSER
Comprehensive website covering the wide-ranging work of this British composer with full works list and sound samples.
CHINOOK CLARINET QUARTET
http://www.chinookclarinetquartet.co.uk
Chinook Clarinet quartet are a young, dynamic chamber music ensemble based in the North of England. They are the only ensemble of the kind to have recieved a Professional Performance Diploma from the Royal Northern College of Music. Their repertoire ranges from light arrangements of Classical and Jazz, to newly commisioned works. Their first BBC Radio 3 Broadcast included world premieres of two works written especially for that occasion.
VOCES SACRAE
Voces Sacrae is an up-and-coming professional vocal ensemble featuring some of the finest young singers this country has to offer. We specialise in Early Music and in contemporary music. Voces Sacrae are available for concerts, recitals, festivals and workshops.
DR DOWNING MUSIC
http://www.acprom.demon.co.uk/vocessacrae/
Trouble-shooting books for musicians.
JAMES PATTEN - COMPOSER
http://members.xoom.com/James_Patten
Website promoting the music of James Patten, former Professor of Composition at Trinity College of Music, London: biographical details, listing of major works, audio extracts in RealAudio and MP3 together with MIDI files and Sibelius scores.
DJR MUSIC
http://www.btinternet.com/~DJRMusic
DJR Music is David Richards, tuba player, arranger and staff arranger for the Central Band of the Royal Air Force and also First City Brass, London's newest and best Championship section band. David will produce arrangements and compositions to order and deliver parts laser printed using Finale and Power Macintosh 7200.
MEDIA MUSIC
http://www.mediamusic2000.freeserve.co.uk/music.htm
MEDIA MUSIC provides an efficient, professional service for clients who wish to acquire high quality, original music. It is directed by the
composer Neil Cartwright who uses a network of professional musicians to satisfy the wide range of musical demands used by the media.
Demo CD available.
THE BOLD BALLADIERS
http://www.bigfoot.com/~TheBoldBalladiers
Fully professional group of classical singers and instrumentalists specialising in Victorian and Edwardian popular music, with community outreach project for schools, hospitals, hospices, nursing and residential homes. Artists include well-known names plus promising young talent. Based in Greater London with touring throughout British Isles.
PETER WARLOCK APPRECIATION PAGE
http://home.nycap.rr.com/rich/TPWP.HTM
Dedicated to the members of the Peter Warlock Society, this site is the most comprehensive and informative to date. The website also allows the reader to purchase books, music and recordings besides accessing full information about and the capability of joining the Peter Warlock Society.
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Oxford University Press is one of the largest and most respected music publishers in the world, with an impressive catalogue of over 4000 titles covering the education, scholarly, and performance fields. OUP is particularly well-known for its large and varied catalogue of choral publications.
ROBERT HUGILL - Composer
http://www.hugill.demon.co.uk/
Robert Hugill is a London-based composer of choral and vocal music. His motet 'Here be Angels' was premiered by the Crouch End Festival Chorus in May 1998. His new Passion setting will be premiered by The Burgundian Cadence in March 1999 as part of a 7 date tour which includes Westminster Abbey and Southwark Cathedral. The web site gives full details of future performances of Robert's music plus a full catalogue, musical samples and midi files.
BRIT SCHOOL AFRICAN MUSIC WEBSITE
http://www.pub.brit.croydon.sch.uk/ghemming/
Welcome to the BRIT school African Music Web site. Please feel free to explore this site which we hope you will find enjoyable and informative! Year 10 have been studying African Music recently and we have been listening, composing, performing and researching. Here are some of our findings...
CLARINET CLASSICS
http://www.clarinet-classics.ndirect.co.uk
Clarinet Classics record label have recently opened up their new website.
QUESTORS YOUNG MUSICIANS CLUB
QYMC is a Saturday music school for children aged 3 -18, based in Ealing, West London.
ALISON BAKER - organist
ALISON BAKER was born in Colchester, UK. She studied at the Royal Academy of Music and trained as both a pianist and an organist. Her teachers included Peter Hurford for organ and Imogen Cooper for piano. Making her South Bank debut at the age of 14 and her Wigmore debut at 17, she went on to receive many prizes and awards, including First Prize in the Dudley Piano Competition and the John Lill Award.
DAVID VAN EDWARDS - lutemaker
http://www.vanedwar.dircon.co.uk
I'm a lutemaker of over 20 years standing and my website is a very full catalogue of all the available lutes that I make to order.
MUSIC & VISION - An Internet Music Magazine in daily parts
A new venture launched 1st January 1999.
MERENGADA
http://www.telinco.com/merengada
London-based merengue and salsa band. This 9-piece band have toured regularly during the last three years, partly due to funding from the MU and the Arts Council, and in 1998 have enjoyed great success with a salsa single. The website contains background information, tour
ROBERT TURRELL AND THE SOLOISTS ENSEMBLE
http://www.btinternet.com/~robert.turrell
Towards the end of 1997, Robert Turrell set about creating The Soloists Ensemble, a group of exceptionally talented young string players embarking on their careers as mainly solo performers. Bringing all the energy and vitality of youthful enthusiasm to every phrase they play, their performances are amongst the most exciting and dynamic you will have seen and heard in a long time. Specialising in early 20th Century String Music.
RUSSELL SCOTT, BARITONE
By the tender age of nine, Russell Scott, a London schoolboy, had developed a talent as a cabaret organist and made two LPs, which had totalled sales of over 100,000 copies. He had appeared on Thames TV's Telethon, helping to raise money for underprivileged children, entertained thousands in the UK, France, Germany and Eire, and guested on many radio and TV programmes, including a special guest spot on BBC TV's "Swap Shop". . . . . . and that's only the beginning!
MICHAEL OMER
Representing MICHAEL OMER, the Music to Picture Company mainly handles the film and television activities of this versatile composer, but will soon also include more details of his works for the concert hall: Violin Concerto premier at St John's Smith Square in the spring of 1999.
NAXOS AUDIO BOOKS
http://www.naxos.co.uk/audiobooks/
NAXOS AudioBooks, a spoken word record label which specialises in combining classic literature with classical music.
K & A PRODUCTIONS
http://www.kaproductions.demon.co.uk/
K&A Productions, a location recording, post-production and mastering facility in North London.
CADENZA
Cadenza provides information for and about contemporary and classical music and musicians. It has an unique programme note library and a useful world-wide concert diary.
RUSSELL SCOTT
http://www.russ.dircon.co.uk/biog.htm
Russell Scott - verstile baritone - In 1997, Russell performed as a soloist with the Avanti Chamber Orchestra as part of the Royal Festival Hall’s
Meltdown Festival. At the 1997 and 1998 Resolution Festival, London’s biggest open platform for dance companies, Russell was one of the
soloists performing works by Tavener, Duruflé and Tippett. In October 1998 Russell sang solo alongside Joan Rodgers in a performance of the
Fauré Requiem with the London Philharmonic Choir conducted by Neville Creed.
INVENTION ENSEMBLE
http://www.strath.ac.uk/Other/invention-ensemble
Invention Ensemble are a Scottish contemporary music group, formed in November 1997 with the intention of bringing new and challenging
music to an unsuspecting public.
THE LONDON CITY BRASS QUINTET
The london city brass quintet website features information about the ensemble along with details of their latest CD.
THE MUSICIANS UNION
http://www.musiciansunion.org.uk
A very well designed site with up to date information for professional musicians plus a special access area for members.
MUSICNOW - COMPOSERS SITE
Pages for an independent record label specialising in contemporary classical music by British composers and performers, many of whom are
associated with the Scratch Orchestra/Cornelius Cardew Composition Prize.
KATHRYN THOMAS - FLUTE
http://members.aol.com/malcolmjg/Page1.html
A personal webpage for Kathryn Thomas, flautists, and the Galliard Ensemble
PROGRAMME NOTES FOR CONCERTS AND RECORDINGS
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/loumalmusicnotes
Malcolm Miller has written programme notes for concerts in major venues and music societies across Britain, as well as sleeve notes for various leading international record labels. Through this site he offers here an enterprising service with on-line application form
HANDLO - ON-LINE CHORAL MUSIC PUBLISHER
Handlo is an On-line Choral Music Publisher with an ever growing library of available titles. Visit our site to Browse, Download Sample Pages and Purchase Choral Music in PDF format at very competitive prices.
MUSICLINK - A DIRECTORY OF CLASSICAL MUSIC WEBSITES
MusicLink is hosted by, Springwood Music Workshops, Water Street, Huddersfield. Here you will find a growing list of links to sites in the UK where classical music interests are promoted.
EMMA JOHNSON - CLARINETTIST
Emma Johnson is Britain's best known clarinettist. The site includes details of all Emma's recordings and all her upcoming engagements. There's also a chance to see Emma's Webcast of Weber's Second Clarinet Concerto with the Netherlands Radio Symphony Orchestra in RealVideo format.
ALBERT ALAN OWEN - COMPOSER
http://members.tripod.com/~AAOwen
A composer whose "professional career has followed a strongly individual path, and who is seen, by those who know his music, as one of the most visionary and talented composers of our time."
J. SIMON VAN DER WALT - COMPOSER
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~waltp/
"My work as a composer is eclectic. I have written pieces for Orchestra, Jazz Big Band, gamelan, and smaller ensembles. I have explored many styles, from the conventional to the wildly experimental; current preoccupations include Javanese gamelan, Samba, algorithmic composition, and the traditional musics of the Celtic peoples."
CTI MUSIC AT LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/users/music/research/CTI.html
CTI Music is one of 24 United Kingdom subject-based centres working to maintain and enhance the quality of learning and increase the effectiveness of teaching through the application of appropriate learning technologies.
MUSICIANS' GALLERY
http://www.musiciansgallery.com
Musicians' Gallery is the invention of conductor John Georgiadis. Fledgling at the moment, it will eventually carry compact details of classical musicians and where to contact them.
ORCHESTRANET
OrchestraNET is a highly professional site, bringing together a comprehensive set of indexes to do with orchestral music in the UK. It also maintains the Classical Music Web Ring linking classical music websites worldwide.
CLASSICAL MUSIC UK
http://www.classicalmusic.co.uk
Classical Music UK is a multi-layered site with different resources for and information about classical music and musicians in the UK. Books and CDs are also available for sale.
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF YOUTH ORCHESTRAS - NAYO
The National Association of Youth Orchestras was formed in 1961 in order to represent youth orchestras throughout the UK and to foster their development. Its membership is open to all such organisations including chamber orchestras, symphonic wind and jazz orchestras. Be patient in connecting to this site, it is very popular!
JOHN BROADWOOD AND SONS LTD - PIANO-MAKERS
http://www.uk-piano.org/broadwood
Burkat Shudi came to London, aged 16, from Switzerland where his family were craftsmen in wood. He became an apprentice in the Soho harpsichord workshop of Hermann Tabel. Shudi started his own workshop. This was the foundation of the business now known as John Broadwood & Sons. Find out more about the history of Broadwood pianos on these pages.
CHRISTOPHER PAINTER - COMPOSER
http://www.aubade.freeserve.co.uk
Christopher Painter was the first recipient of the Afan Thomas Composer's Award and has also won the National Eisteddfod Composition Prize (Newport 1988) and was featured in the Welsh Arts Council's "Young Welsh Composer Forum" in 1987.
SCHOTT MUSIK INTERNATIONAL
Schott is one of the world's principal publishers of classical and contemporary music - but also of rock, pop and jazz. The UK operation includes some of the leading contemporary British composers.
MUSIC ON THE WEB (UK)
Music on the Web is home to many British composer societies
and trusts, the British Music Society and the Federation of Recorded Music
Societies . Autobiographical profiles are provided for over 80 British and
Irish composers and 27 International composers. This is the official Gerard
Hoffnung website. The site also reviews concerts and CDs (around 200 per month)
The owner is Len Mullenger.
THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The London Symphony Orchestra is London's longest-established orchestra, founded in 1904. Here you can read its history, follow its season and book your concert tickets - all updated monthly.
THE RAPHAEL ENSEMBLE
This site contains information about The Raphael Ensemble String Sextet, a classical string ensemble based in the U.K., including individual biographies of the members of the sextet, details of their touring schedule for 1997, reviews of concerts and recordings, a full discography and a downloadable press pack.
THE INCORPORATED SOCIETY OF MUSICIANS
The ISM is the professional association for all musicians, providing a complete backup service for professional performers, composers and teachers. In association with Impulse Music Consultants, the ISM will be offering web pages to their members later this year.
MAXWELL STEER - COMPOSER
JOHN MYATT WOODWIND AND BRASS SPECIALISTS
John Myatt says, "Welcome to our web site including a our full 1996/7 catalogue, a unique reference source used by teachers, students, institutions (and dealers!) across the U.K. and increasingly in Europe and various corners of the globe.
ANDREW HUGILL - COMPOSER
http://www.dmu.ac.uk/~ahu/hugill.htm
Andrew Hugill was appointed Reader in Musical Composition at de Montfort University, Leicester in 1966 and established the 'Centre for Composition Research'. He has worked closely with composers such as Gavin Bryars, Philip Grange and Ian Gardiner. In 1983 he founded the performing ensemble George W. Welch in which he played piano, harmonium and percussion.
THE ELGAR SOCIETY
The Society was formed in 1951 to promote the study, performance and appreciation of the works of Sir Edward Elgar and research into his life and music. It is the largest British composer society, with a worldwide membership. Here you can find information on the Society, the Elgar Trust and the Elgar Foundation together with a "virtual tour" of the Elgar Birthplace.
THE OFFICIAL EVELYN GLENNIE WEB SITE
http://www.evelyn.co.uk/glennie/
International artist, Evelyn Glennie is recognised world-wide for her exceptional talent as solo percussionist. This highly interactive site includes video and sound clips and shows Evelyn in action in a series of educational and masterclass activities.
BRITISH MUSIC INFORMATION CENTRE
The BMIC has the largest collection of music by twentieth-century British composers: more than 28,000 works by more than 2,300 composers. It includes many published and unpublished scores not available elsewhere, and material that is normally only available on hire from publishers. The collection is fully catalogued and supported by a large collection of recordings.
MAX OPUS - THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF SIR PETER MAXWELL DAVIES
This web site - MaxOpus - consists of approximately 300MB of on-line data. There is information on each of Max's 200 published works, with details of performing forces, instrumentation, publishers, commercial recordings and programme notes. There are over 200sixty-second sound samples, 25 thirty-second video clips and over 600 photographs and images including those of dramatic productions. Max himself gives a spoken introduction to thirty-five of the works.
SCOTTISH MUSIC INFORMATION CENTRE
http://www.music.gla.ac.uk/HTMLFolder/Resources/SMIC/homepage.html
The Scottish Music Information Centre (SMIC) is one of four information centres based across the British Isles where twentieth century music by British composers is collected together as scores and recordings. SMIC promotes the work of Scottish composers in particular. Visit their site to view biographies and information on composer catalogues.
JEREMY CARTER - PIANIST
http://members.aol.com/jjcarter7/index.htm
Jeremy Carter studied at the Royal Academy of Music where his teachers included the late Gordon Green, Christopher Elton and Alexander Kelly. Since his Wigmore Hall début he has performed in the Purcell Room, The Royal Albert Hall, The Maltings, Snape (with the 'cellist Mtislav Rostropovitch as part of the Aldeburgh Festival) and on BBC radio and television.
SIBELIUS SOFTWARE
http://www.acorn.co.uk/developers/sibelius
Authors of the Sibelius 7 music processing expert system, Sibelius Software are a rapidly expanding British company, who produce one of the most advanced music programs in the world -- Sibelius 7.
THE ASSOCIATION OF BLIND PIANO TUNERS
The Association of Blind Piano Tuners exists to serve the professional and particular needs of its members and other Blind and Partially Sighted piano tuners throughout the world. There are three categories of membership: Member; Associate Member; Student Members. Only full members may add the letters (MABPT) to their name.
STAINER & BELL LTD
Established in 1907, we are a small, independent, family run business, specialising in the publication of quality music and books. This new site highlights some of the main areas of our publishing activity and is constantly being developed to contain more and more of our extensive and diverse catalogue of music.
JAZZ SERVICES - THE NATIONAL UK JAZZ INFORMATION RESOURCE
http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/jazz/
Jazz Services is a CHARITY funded by the Arts Council of England, providing services to jazz in information, touring, education, publishing
and communications. Visit our main site for much more information, including forms for sending information to us if you are a musician, band,
promoter etc; for finding out about our activities; or for accessing over 1500 jazz and jazz related web sites.