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# Malcolm Arnold Society

Sir Malcolm Arnold - "A towering figure in the history of British Music"

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- [Sakari Oramo - Symphony No. 5](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2023/06/18/sakari-oramo-symphony-no-5/) - The July 2023 issue of the BBC Music Magazine is all about the Proms. It's available from 13th June 2023. As the most substantial recording, the accompanying CD contains Sakari Oramo's 27th August 2021 Proms performance of Sir Malcolm's Symphony No. 5 with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. The CD contains: John Foulds: Le Cabaret – Overture, Op.
- [Malcolm Arnold: Rogue Genius - new edition](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2026/03/13/malcolm-arnold-rogue-genius-new-edition/) - This definitive biography of Malcolm Arnold by Paul Harris and Anthony Meredith has been reprinted as a paperback. Long out of print, this important book is now back in print thanks to Queen's Temple Publications and Faber Music. You can order it here A vivid and frank account of the life, times and music of
- [Beckus Newsletter No 140 - Spring 2026](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2026/02/19/beckus-newsletter-no-140-spring-2026/) - The brand new issue of Beckus is out! This is the quarterly newsletter for our members.If you are not yet a member, click here! The contents: Festival 2026 Arnold fan at the Hallé Solitaire goes on tour Convert reviews John Wallace, RIP Fifth Symphony returns to Cheltenham New CD releases Wicked As They Come + A
- [Stolen Face - LE on Blu-ray](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2026/02/21/stolen-face-le-on-blu-ray/)
- [Janet Craxton - English Oboe Concertos CD](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2025/12/05/janet-craxton-english-oboe-concertos-cd/) - Janet Craxton was a celebrated oboist, but she didn’t make many recordingsBut now we have these BBC recordings. Malcolm Arnold: Concerto for oboe & strings William Alwyn: Concerto for oboe, strings & harp Rutland Boughton: Concerto No. 1 for oboe & strings Michael Berkeley: Concerto for oboe & strings The Arnold was recorded with the
- [Phantasy - Piatti Quartet CD](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2026/02/13/phantasy-piatti-quartet-cd/) - This CD from the Piatti Quartet explores the theme of Phantasies and the visionof that extraordinary patron of music, Walter Cobbett (1847-1937), a successfulbusinessman, who created a competition for British composers in 1905, at the same time creating the ‘Phantasy’ (his spelling). Vaughan Williams Phantasy Quintet Ina Boyle Lament for Bion Ina Boyle Still Falls
- [Lorena Mac CD](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2025/09/29/lorena-mac-cd/) - Lorena Mac (oboe)Kornelia Nowak (flute)Bartłomiej Dobrowolski (clarinet)Magdalena Duś (piano) Paul Harris: Trio for flute, oboe & clarinet Malcolm Arnold: Divertimento for flute, oboe & clarinet Graham Powning: Divertimento for flute, oboe & clarinet Roman Czura: Flaubinette Trio Jean-Michel Damase: Quartet for flute, oboe, clarinet & piano This Polish CD features a collection of modern chamber
- [Four Sided Triangle - LE on Blu-ray](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2025/04/01/four-sided-triangle-limited-edition-on-blu-ray/)
- [Wicked As They Come + A Prize of Gold - Blu-ray](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2026/01/25/wicked-as-they-come-a-prize-of-gold-blu-ray/) - A new release from Indicator/Powerhouse films: COLUMBIA NOIR #7: MADE IN BRITAIN - LE This six-disc collection contains two films scored by Malcolm Arnold, three Blu-ray world premieres, three Blu-ray UK premieres, and features an array of fascinating contextualising extras. Limited to 6,000 individually numbered units. A PRIZE OF GOLD Director: Mark Robson, Music: Malcolm
- [Beckus Newsletter No 139 - Winter 2025](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2025/12/05/beckus-newsletter-no-139-winter-2025/) - The brand new issue of Beckus is out! This is the quarterly newsletter for our members.If you are not yet a member, click here! The contents: A galaxy of brilliant soloists at the 20th Malcolm Arnold Festival Gala Concert winning review Society Dinner Hoffnung Gala Festival Online Festival South Downs International Summer Music Festival Ukrainian Folksong
- [Maestro Journal No 10 - October 2025](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2025/10/31/maestro-journal-no-10-october-2025/) - MAESTROThe Journal of the Malcolm Arnold Society Issue 10 October 202572 pages, with b&w illustrations: Sheila Nicholson: Malcolm Arnold’s wartime bride Four Cornish Dances Arnold’s 1954: a year in music Music for low comedy and high romance: Malcolm Arnold’s score for Hobson’s Choice Symphonies, serious or for fun: Malcolm Arnold, the BBC, and the production
- [Malcolm Arnold Festival ONLINE 2025](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2025/10/26/malcolm-arnold-festival-online-2025/) - It's the Malcolm Arnold Online Festival on Sunday, 2nd November 2025. Free to view and packed full of fascinating features, including an overview of the past 19 festivals, some wonderful performances of the piano music by Lynn Arnold, features on the years 1945 and 1955 and many other fascinating insights and highlights. For more details,
- [Beckus Newsletter No 138 - Autumn 2025](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2025/09/01/beckus-newsletter-no-138-autumn-2025/) - The brand new issue of Beckus is out! This is the quarterly newsletter for our members.If you are not yet a member, click here! The contents: 20th Malcolm Arnold Festival Michala Petri - A very special guest James Blades on percussion Organ concerto in Greenwich British music for strings IV Complete ballets on CD More
- [Homage to the Queen / Sweeney Todd CD](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2025/08/11/homage-to-the-queen-sweeney-todd-cd/) - Dutton Epoch presents a disc of Arnold’s ballet music, featuring the premiere digital recordings of his complete ‘Homage to the Queen’ and ‘Sweeney Todd’ scores. Homage to the Queen: Ballet in one act, Op. 42 (1953)First digital recording of the complete score 1. Prelude and Opening SceneAllegro moderato – Marziale – Andante con moto –
- [Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Symphony for Brass](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2024/07/30/royal-philharmonic-orchestra-symphony-for-brass/) - The brass of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs Malcolm Arnold's Symphony for Brass on YouTube, conducted by Matthew Coorey. Enjoy!
- [The 2025 Arnold Festival](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2025/07/16/the-2025-arnold-festival/) - The details of the 20th Malcolm Arnold Festival have just been announced. The festival will bring to life all Malcolm Arnold's concertos on the weekend of 18th and 19th October 2025. Musically scintillating works, all written for highly significant and special musical personalities who each contributed to his enormously productive life. Most of the events
- [Transatlantic Onyx Brass CD](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2025/06/29/transatlantic-onyx-brass-cd/) - A new Chandos release! Brass works from the UK and the US. The majority of the pieces receive their first commercial recording, with the two Britten premières bringing two long-forgotten pieces from the Britten Pears Archive in Aldeburgh into the light. Alongside these new discoveries are performances of established favourites by Sir Malcolm Arnold and
- [Beckus Newsletter No 137 - Summer 2025](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2025/05/16/beckus-newsletter-no-137-summer-2025/) - The brand new issue of Beckus is out! This is the quarterly newsletter for our members.If you are not yet a member, click here! The contents: Symphony No.5: Oramo triumphs! Bach and Handel on acid London Choral Sinfonia CD - A catch-up cornucopia Onyx Brass in Alfriston Guitar concerto in Worthing Wind in the Willows
- [The Music of Malcolm Arnold - Orchid Classics](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2025/01/29/the-music-of-malcolm-arnold-orchid-classics/) - A Wonderful CD that fills some important gaps in the Arnold repertoire Orchid Classics have informed us that they intend to release an exciting new album of Malcolm’s music on 28th February 2025 . It features several of his relatively unknown choral works performed by the London Choral Sinfonia with their conductor Michael Waldron and
- [Beckus Newsletter No 136 - Spring 2025](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2025/02/17/beckus-newsletter-no-136-spring-2025/) - The brand new issue of Beckus is out! This is the quarterly newsletter for our members.If you are not yet a member, click here! The contents: Choral music première recordings Dances for orchestra Brass music Cornish Dances in Worthing More Gipps from Gamba Malcolm Arnold Festival 2025 Special events BBC Concert Orchestra CD recording Committee
- [Paul Hindmarsh Reviews our CD "Malcolm Arnold - Music for Brass Band"](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2024/09/18/paul-hindmarsh-reviews-our-cd-malcolm-arnold-music-for-brass-band/) - Paul Hindmarsh - a very well respected producer and commentator on brass bands I met Malcolm Arnold twice. On the second occasion he was frail and taciturn, a shadow of his former self. Decades of ill health, mental and physical, had taken their toll. The first time was very different. It was over half a
- [Ken Jones' Prints of Malcolm for Sale](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2024/11/29/ken-jones-prints-of-malcolm-for-sale/) - The artist is Ken Jones, who visited Malcolm’s house to create the paintings. What we have is two prints of the paintings (shown above). The first print is 42 x 35 cms. The original portrait was given to the Royal College of Music in 2008. The second print is 35 x 30 cms and has
- [Beckus Newsletter No 135 - Winter 2024](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2024/11/25/beckus-newsletter-no-135-winter-2024/) - The brand new issue of Beckus (No. 135) is out! This is the quarterly newsletter for our members.If you are not yet a member, click here! The contents: A Festival of two halvesViolin Sonata No.2 Malcolm Arnold and Jon LordThe Memory Garden: Guitar music from EnglandOur brass band CD reviewedMichael Collins: Music for clarinet and
- [The Memory Garden - Jack Hancher](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2024/12/13/the-memory-garden-jack-hancher/) - A new CD from Deux-Elles with Jack Hancher performing music for guitar by Arnold, Dowland, Snowden, Howard and Britten is now available. John Dowland (c. 1563 – 1626)Praeludium, P.98Fantasia, P.1Forlorn Hope Fancy, P.2 Malcolm Arnold (1921 – 2006)Fantasy for Guitar, Op 107 (1971) Laura Snowden (b. 1989)The Memory Garden Dani Howard (b. 1993)You Don’t Have
- [Music for Clarinet - Michael Collins](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2024/09/13/music-for-clarinet-michael-collins/) - A new CD from BIS with Michael Collins performing music for clarinet by Arnold, Horovitz, Stanford and Finzi is now available. Malcolm Arnold - Clarinet Sonatina, Op 29 (1951) Joseph Horovitz - Clarinet Sonatina (1981), Two Majorcan Pieces (1958) Charles Villiers Stanford - Three Intermezzi, Op 13 (1879), Clarinet Sonata, Op 129 (1911) Gerald Finzi
- [A Malcolm Arnold Musical Companion](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2023/10/06/a-malcolm-arnold-musical-companion/) - A new publication from the Malcolm Arnold Society edited by Alan Poulton and David Dunstan is now available in Hardcover and Paperback. There are already several excellent books on the life and works of Malcolm Arnold, one of the greatest British composers of the twentieth century. This book does not seek to duplicate those but
- [Maestro Journal No 4 - October 2017](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2017/10/31/maestro-no-4/) - Maestro No. 4 was released at the 12th Malcolm Arnold Festival. Please order here. Issue 4 October 2017 64 pages, with colour illustrations: More Fantasies for Solo Instruments Thomas Merritt: “Music is meat and drink to me” Arnold’s ‘other’ Ballets Arnold film and concert music on 7″ vinyl Invitation to the Dance The Symphonies of
- [Maestro Journal No 5 - October 2018](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2018/10/16/maestro-5/) - MAESTROThe Journal of the Malcolm Arnold Society Issue 5 was released at the 13th Malcolm Arnold Festival Please order here. Issue 5 October 201864 pages, with colour illustrations: Malcolm Arnold’s concertos: masterpieces of mélange by Isaac Adni “Just great”: Malcolm Arnold’s Clarinet Concerto No.2, Op.115 by Eleanor Fox The Arnold Quartets revisited by Piers Burton-Page
- [Maestro Journal No 6 - October 2019](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2019/10/15/maestro-6/) - MAESTROThe Journal of the Malcolm Arnold Society Issue 6 was released at the 14th Malcolm Arnold Festival, 12th October 2019 Please order here. Issue 6 October 201864 pages, with colour illustrations: Arnold on the Small Screen by Alan Poulton A Catalogue of Achievement: Alan Poulton’s early years by Anthony Meredith Arnold’s feature films and their
- [Maestro Journal No 7 - October 2020](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2020/11/30/maestro-7/) - Malcolm Arnold & Julian Bream, Working with Malcolm Arnold by Michala Petri, The Fourth Symphony, Feature Films in Performance, Cornish Diary, Discography 2020
- [Maestro Journal No 8 - October 2022](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2022/11/18/maestro-journal-no-8-october-2022/) - MAESTROThe Journal of the Malcolm Arnold Society Issue 8 was released in early November 2022 Please order here Issue 8 October 202268 pages, with colour illustrations: To what extent is Malcolm Arnold a misunderstood composer? by Becky-Ellice Creighton Malcolm Arnold and the CRMS by Ian Graham-Jones Reassessing Arnold by Piers Burton-Page Malcolm Arnold's scrapbook by
- [Maestro Journal No 9 - October 2024](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2024/10/18/maestro-journal-no-9-october-2024/) - MAESTROThe Journal of the Malcolm Arnold Society Issue 9 October 202468 pages, with b&w illustrations: Malcolm Arnold’s contribution to music for brass The genesis of Arnold’s Brass Quintet Op.73 Malcolm Arnold and Walton’s Five Bagatelles Sir Malcolm Arnold, honorary rock star (Deep Purple) The Dean Hussey Choral Commissions My time in Northampton (Philip Pfaff) Shopping
- [Music for Brass Band - Foden's Band CD](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2024/07/17/fodens-band-cd/) - Fantasy for Brass Band, Little Suites 1&2, Song of Freedom, Fanfare for a Festival, March: Overseas, Roots of Heaven, Sweeney Todd, Peterloo Overture
- [The 2024 Arnold Festival](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2024/09/29/the-2024-arnold-festival/) - Only three weeks to go! We hope to see many members and friends in Northampton. Please see our dedicated Festival page to get all the information about the Festival and the Society Dinner - click here
- [The Complete Songs](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2017/10/14/the-complete-songs/) - This CD features a collection of Malcolm Arnold’s songs, many of which have not been recorded before. Claire Thompson and Scott Mitchell perform the songs, and they are familiar to Malcolm Arnold Festival goers as they have made several visits to the festival. Beauty Haunts the Woods (1934)Nine Songs from Kensington Gardens (1938)Two Songs: Neglected
- [Beckus Newsletter No 134 - Autumn 2024](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2024/08/24/beckus-newsletter-no-134-autumn-2024/) - The brand new issue of Beckus (No. 134) is out! This is the quarterly newsletter for our members.If you are not yet a member, click here! The contents: 19th Malcolm Arnold FestivalOur Brass Band CDJune Mendoza, R.I.P.Guitar Concerto at St John’s Smith Square‘Companion’ reviewDouble Violin ConcertoDivertimento in BrightonOur new Treasurer / Financial Statement 2CDs and
- [Flute Concerto No 1 - Johanna Dömötör](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2024/06/20/flute-concerto-no-1-johanna-domotor/) - A new CD from ARS Produktion with Johanna Dömötör performing Flute Concertos by Arnold, Shostakovich, Benjamin and Stravinsky is now available. Her long-standing musical partnership with the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra is impressively documented here. Meesun Hung Coleman, violin, leads the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra Igor Stravinsky: Suite Italienne arranged for flute, violin and strings (arr A.
- [Beckus Newsletter No 133 - Summer 2024](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2024/06/04/beckus-newsletter-no-133-summer-2024/) - The brand new issue of Beckus (No. 133) is out! This is the quarterly newsletter for our members.If you are not yet a member, click here! The contents: Brass band CD in the can Malcolm Arnold Festival 2024 Joan Furió Vivas plays the Guitar Concerto Chamber music in Plymouth Cornish celebration in Redruth Peterloo times
- [The Film Music of Malcolm Arnold](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/12/17/the-film-music-of-malcolm-arnold/) - Malcolm Arnold (1921-2006) wrote the music for around 70 feature films between 1948 and 1969, as well as about 50 documentaries and a number of TV programmes
- [The Bridge on the River Kwai on 4K Blu-ray](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2019/12/02/the-bridge-on-the-river-kwai-on-4k-blu-ray/) - Directed by David Lean The latest re-release. Contains 4K Ultra HD and Standard Blu-ray You can order the Blu-ray here.
- [Fantasy for Brass Band - Cory 140](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2024/04/19/fantasy-for-brass-band-cory-140/) - Cory Band celebrates its 140th anniversary with a recording that pays homage to its National Championship title successes under the baton of the great Major Arthur Kenney. Led by MD Philip Harper, it sees the nine-time champion perform Malcolm Arnold's 'Fantasy for Brass Band', the work that saw them claim their first National title in
- [The Complete Works for Piano](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2019/10/12/the-complete-works-for-piano/) - Scott Mitchell, a regular and well-liked former at the Malcolm Arnold Festival, recorded a new CD of the complete Arnold piano music. The Arnold piano music is just the right length to nicely fill a CD - there is a total of 78 minutes’ worth of music here. Malcolm Arnold - The Complete Piano WorksScott
- [Belles of St Trinian's on Blu-ray](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2014/04/28/belles-of-st-trinians-on-blu-ray/) - 60th-anniversary edition. First in the series of films based on the cartoon creations of Ronald Searle. Miss Millicent Fritton (Alastair Sim), the headmistress of St Trinian's School for Girls, attempts to stave off her creditors by 'looking after' the pocket money of a wealthy sheikh's daughter currently enrolled at the school and investing it in
- [Home at Seven on Blu-ray](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2020/03/02/home-at-seven-on-blu-ray/) - Directed by and starring Ralph Richardson, featuring Margaret Leighton, Jack Hawkins, Campbell Singer and Michael Shepley. It is based on the 1950 play Home at Seven by R. C. Sherriff. The film is Richardson's only work as director. Guy Hamilton was the assistant director. You can order the Blu-ray here.
- [The Angry Silence on Blu-ray](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2016/01/04/the-angry-silence-on-blu-ray/) - directed by Guy Green and starring Richard Attenborough, Pier Angeli, Michael Craig and Bernard Lee. The film marked the first release through screenwriter Bryan Forbes's production venture, Beaver Films, and Forbes won a BAFTA Award and an Oscar nomination for his contribution (shared with original story writers Michael Craig and Richard Gregson). You can order
- [The Sound Barrier on Blu-ray](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2016/04/11/the-sound-barrier-on-blu-ray/) - Directed by David Lean and written by Terence Rattigan Extras:BFI interview with David LeanInterview with Geoffrey Wansell (Terence Rattigan Biographer) You can order the Blu-ray here.
- [Beckus Newsletter No 132 - Spring 2024](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2024/02/28/beckus-newsletter-no-132-spring-2024/) - Malcolm Arnold Competition at Eton Song of Simeon Hilary Groves Award Joan Furió Vivas Arnold Essay Prize Huntley Film Archives John Amis Hugo Cole
- [Malcolm's Brass Music with Foden's Band](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2023/01/22/foden-band-crowdfunder/) - The Malcolm Arnold Society is pleased to announce a collaboration between Foden’s Band and ourselves. The partnership will not only produce a CD with several tracks previously unrecorded for brass but also open up a new repertoire of Arnold music for the brass band community to enjoy and play The Foden band were formed in
- [Digital Marketing Manager required](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2024/01/22/digital-marketing-manager/) - DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER SOUGHT FOR THE MALCOLM ARNOLD SOCIETY The Malcolm Arnold Society, a charitable organisation formed in 1991, exists to promote the work of Malcolm Arnold (1921 – 2006) https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/about-malcolm-arnold/ Malcolm created a very impressive catalogue of unique classical, film and brass band music. The society offers membership (which includes a quarterly newsletter, Beckus,
- [The Brass Music of Malcolm Arnold](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2023/12/17/the-brass-music-of-malcolm-arnold/) - On 14 October 2023, the Enderby Band performed a concert of brass music at the International Arnold Festival in Northampton.
- [Beckus Newsletter No 131 - Winter 2023](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2023/11/26/beckus-newsletter-no-131-winter-2023/) - The brand new issue of Beckus (No. 131) is out! This is the quarterly newsletter for our members.If you are not yet a member, click here! The contents: Festival returns to Northampton Steve Phillps (Enderby Band) writes about the concert A trip to the Sixth Happiness Petroc Trelawny becomes a Patron Annabel Soegaard wins the
- [Petroc Trelawny becomes a Patron](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2023/08/07/petroc-trelawny-becomes-a-patron/) - We are delighted to announce that Petroc Trelawny has agreed to become a Patron of the Society.Petroc will be familiar to many as a BBC Radio 3 presenter, particularly on the Breakfast programme, where he often includes pieces by Arnold. He is a proud Cornishman and grew up in the area around Helston. He recently
- [Malcolm Arnold - The Inside Story](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2022/05/13/malcolm-arnold-the-inside-story/) - Many myths, masquerading as facts, were flourishing, when Anthony Meredith’s first Arnold biography came out, almost twenty years ago.
- [Malcolm Arnold - Catalogue of Works (2023 edition)](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2023/10/06/malcolm-arnold-catalogue-of-works/) - A new edition of the catalogue of Arnold’s works it has been meticulously compiled by Alan Poulton. Foreword by Society patron Julian Lloyd Webber.
- [Beckus Newsletter No 130 - Autumn 2023](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2023/08/13/beckus-newsletter-no-130-autumn-2023/) - The brand new issue of Beckus (No. 130) is out! This is the quarterly newsletter for our members.If you are not yet a member, click here! The contents: Malcolm Arnold Festival 2023 Rick Stein becomes a Patron Society member Kevin Dickens gets MBE In memoriamRoger HeywoodDavid Ellis Brass Band CD update Recent performances: Craig Ogden
- [2023 Arnold Festival](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2023/07/19/2023-arnold-festival/) - The details of the 18th Malcolm Arnold Festival have just been announced. See our dedicated festival page Or visit the official website.
- [Northampton statue unveiling](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2017/08/02/northampton-statue-unveiling/) - On Monday 31st July 2017 a statue of Sir Malcolm was unveiled in the composers hometown of Northampton in the presence of Sir Malcolm's family and members of the Malcolm Arnold Society. A detailed report will appear in our Beckus Newsletter No 106 to be send out to society members later in August. The statue
- [Centenary Concert](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/08/25/centenary-concert/) - A concert to celebrate Malcolm Arnold on the year of his centenary conducted by Matthew Taylor. Flute Concerto 1&2, Double Violin Concerto, Clarinet Concerto 2
- [Beckus Newsletter No 129 - Summer 2023](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2023/05/18/beckus-newsletter-no-129-summer-2023/) - The brand new issue of Beckus (No. 129) is out! This is the quarterly newsletter for our members.If you are not yet a member: Click here! The contents: Malcolm Arnold Festival 2023 Society Lunch Recent performances: Organ Concerto in Leicester String Quartet No.2 in Sussex Padstow Lifeboat in Norfolk Three Arnold concertos in Farnham Fourth
- [Beckus Newsletter No 123 - Winter 2021](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/11/13/beckus-newsletter-no-123/) - The brand new issue of Beckus (No. 123) has just been released. This is the quarterly newsletter for our members.If you are not yet a member: Just click here! The contents: A centenary message from our Patron, Barry Wordsworth Viola Concerto at Ealing 16th Malcolm Arnold Festival Symphony No.5 at the Proms Four concertos at
- [Beckus Newsletter 116 - Spring 2020](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2020/02/15/beckus-116/) - Are you a member of the Malcolm Arnold Society? Then the brand new issue of Beckus (No 116) should be with you shortly. If you are not yet a member: Just click here! The contents: Piers Burton-Page becomes Hon President 2020 and 2021: Beethoven and Arnold by Piers Burton-Page Eton College Malcolm Arnold competition At
- [Sean Shibe and the Fantasy for Guitar](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2017/07/14/sean-shibe-and-the-fantasy-for-guitar/) - A new recording of the Fantasy by one of the rising stars in the world of classical guitar.Dreams & Fancies on Delphian Records The Arnold is exceptional. An Interview with Sean Shibe
- [Sounds of Brass - 15th July - Malcolm Arnold Special](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2018/06/20/sounds-of-brass-15th-july-malcolm-arnold-special/) - Sounds of Brass presented by Philip Hunt Sunday 15th July 2018 Broadcast on BBC Radio Cornwall, Devon, Guernsey & Jersey @ 8 pm and on BBC Radio Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset Sound, Swindon & Wiltshire @12am. And available on the iPlayer until 30 days after broadcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7s2 The planned programme: CORONATION MARCH Thomas Merritt arr. Malcolm
- [Malcolm Arnold Essay Prize 2023](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2023/01/22/malcolm-arnold-essay-prize-2023/) - Arnold was a leading trumpet player of his time, and this year's theme is: Malcolm Arnold and his contribution to music for brass The Malcolm Arnold Essay Prize is for students and is intended to encourage exploration into Arnold's work and to reflect on the experience of performing his music. The Malcolm Arnold Trust supports
- [Beautiful Stranger on DVD & Blu-ray](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2019/05/22/beautiful-stranger-on-dvd-blu-ray/) - A recent release from Network, one of the few Malcolm Arnold scored films not yet available on DVD and Blu-ray! Hollywood icon Ginger Rogers makes her British film debut in this crime drama from 1954. Directed by David Miller and co-starring Herbert Lom and a young Stanley Baker. A brand-new High Definition transfer from the
- [BBC Music Magazine Nomination](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/02/25/bbc-music-magazine-nomination/) - Resonus' The Dancing Master recording is up for the BBC Music Magazine Opera Award! But we need your help to win... can you spare a moment to click & Vote for Arnold? -> http://bit.ly/2ZtlwT2 If you haven't heard the CD premiere of The Dancing Master, you can Order it here! Originally commissioned for television in
- [Arnold & Britten: Works for Violin & Orchestra](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2018/02/09/arnold-britten-works-for-violin-orchestra/) - The Dutch label Zefir Records has released a new recording of the Scottish Dances. The Zeeland Orchestra conducted by Ivan Meylemans. The CD also contains Britten's Violin Concerto with soloist Mathieu van Bellen. Purchase the recording here:
- [The search for the missing scores](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2018/02/16/the-search-for-the-missing-scores/) - Over the decades owing to all too human nature concert music manuscripts, film score manuscripts and even films themselves get lost. A new endeavour was started in the Winter 2017 issue of Beckus (No 107) by our chairman Alan Poulton to locate the missing materials. Bit by bit we will be putting this "treasure hunt" on
- [Malcolm Arnold essay prize winners](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2018/03/09/malcolm-arnold-essay-prize-winners/) - Eton College has announced the winners of the Malcolm Arnold essay prize! Eleanor Fox of Kings College London and Isaac Adni of Westminster School. Congratulations! More on this in the upcoming Beckus and the essays themselves will be published in the next Maestro!
- [Fanfares Onyx Brass CD](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2018/03/19/fanfares-onyx-brass-cd/) - A new Chandos release! Fanfares performed by Onyx Brass conducted by John Wilson Chandos CHSA 5221 Purchase the recording here! Contains the following Fanfares by Sir Malcolm Arnold: Fanfare for a Royal Occasion (1956) * A Richmond Fanfare (1957) * Kingston Fanfare (1959) Festival Fanfare (1961) Railway Fanfare (1975) *Premiere recordings! plus many others by
- [Three Musketeers - Northern Ballet](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2018/05/10/three-musketeers-northern-ballet/) - Returning to the UK stage, David Nixon OBE’s The Three Musketeers is a dashing tale of intrigue, treachery, romance and thrilling swordplay. With a sweeping score by Sir Malcolm Arnold, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia. The Three Musketeers will tour to Nottingham, Newcastle, Sheffield and Canterbury from October to November 2018. More information at the website of
- [Beckus 109](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2018/05/14/beckus-109/) - Are you a member of the Malcolm Arnold Society? Then the brand new issue of Beckus (No 109) should be with you shortly. If you are not yet a member: Just click here! The contents: Brighton Philharmonic concert A new Patron Eton Essay Prize winners Tavistock Festival The Eton Collection New CD of fanfares Fantasy for
- [Beckus 110](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2018/08/14/beckus-110/) - Are you a member of the Malcolm Arnold Society? Then the brand new issue of Beckus (No 110) should be with you shortly. If you are not yet a member: Just click here! The contents: Tavistock Festival Sean Shibe wins RPS music award Ruth Gipps Variations – Vanbrugh Ensemble Arnold on Sounds of Brass Grand Grand
- [Stokowski conducts Beckus the Dandipratt](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2018/10/01/stokowski-conducts-beckus-the-dandipratt/) - Cameo Classics, an offshoot of Lyrita, released Stokowski recordings from 1954 and 1973. Most material originated from concert given in a studio on 5 May 1954 by the BBC Symphony Orchestra recorded at the time by Richard Itter. George Enescu: Romanian Rhapsody, No. 1 in A Major, Op. 11 Malcolm Arnold: Comedy Overture 'Beckus the
- [Our Classical Century - The Bridge on the River Kwai](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2018/11/09/our-classical-century-the-bridge-on-the-river-kwai/) - 100 years of great music-making marked in a new BBC season Our Classical Century is starting this month. It involves BBC Four, BBC Two, Radio 3 and all the BBC orchestras from November 2018 to July 2019. One episode is dedicated to Malcolm Arnold and his film score to the Bridge on the River Kwai.
- [Beckus 111](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2018/11/26/beckus-111/) - Are you a member of the Malcolm Arnold Society? Then the brand new issue of Beckus (No 111) should be with you shortly. If you are not yet a member: Just click here! The contents: 13th Arnold Festival: a triumph over adversity Society Dinner Annetta Hoffnung, R.I.P. Prize competition BBC to open up classical music archive
- [Arnold Festival Gala Concert Broadcast](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2018/12/19/arnold-festival-gala-concert-broadcast/) - The BBC Radio 3 broadcast is of this year's Festival Gala Concert is now on BBC Sounds. BBC Concert Orchestra with the great Julian Bliss as soloist conducted by Keith Lockhart from the Royal & Derngate, Northampton. Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Arnold: Scherzetto for clarinet and orchestraCopland: Clarinet ConcertoArnold: Symphony no.4 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0001p1m
- [Hobson's Choice - Music from the Motion Pictures](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2019/02/15/hobsons-choice-music-from-the-motion-pictures/) - Brandenburg State Orchestra (Frankfurt an der Oder) conducted by Howard Griffiths [Klanglogo: KL1518] (2016) Order it here! This CD was released in 2016 (How did we miss this?)!It includes the suite from Hobson’s Choice (Overture and Shoe Ballet, Willie and Maggie, Finale). Also on the disc are: 20th Century Fox Fanfare, The Magnificent Seven, Dangerous
- [Beckus 112](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2019/02/16/beckus-112/) - Are you a member of the Malcolm Arnold Society? Then the brand new issue of Beckus (No 112) should be with you shortly. Are you a member of the Malcolm Arnold Society? If you are not yet a member: Just click here! The contents: Second Eton College Malcolm Arnold competition Five Pieces for violin and piano
- [Low quantity alert - Heroes of Telemark CD](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2019/03/25/low-quantity-alert-heroes-of-telemark-cd/) - Intrada has announced that they have fewer than 200 copies of their 2015 remastered Heroes of Telemark CD left in stock and that the title will be deleted on 2nd April 2019. http://store.intrada.com/s.nl/it.A/id.9838/.f?sc=16&category=66697
- [Discovering… The Bridge on the River Kwai](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2019/04/03/discoveringthe-bridge-on-the-river-kwai/) - The BBC is continuing their Our Classical Century series this month... Malcolm Arnold plays a big role in two programmes on 7th April: Discovering... Episode 3 of 4: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00041td ...Katie Derham presents the BBC Concert Orchestra performing The Bridge on the River Kwai in full from the Watford Colosseum with conductor Christopher Seaman. Before the
- [Anthony Day, R.I.P.](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2019/05/05/anthony-day-r-i-p/) - Everyone will have been deeply saddened to learn of the recent death of Anthony Day at the age of 69. Anthony had fought some serious illnesses over the last few years but finally succumbed to cancer at his home in Attleborough on 17 February 2019. As has been well chronicled, Anthony featured as a key
- [Beckus 113](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2019/05/05/beckus-113/) - Are you a member of the Malcolm Arnold Society? Then the brand new issue of Beckus (No 113) should be with you shortly. Are you a member of the Malcolm Arnold Society? If you are not yet a member: Just click here! The contents: An Arnold evening on BBC4 - review Malcolm Arnold Essay Prize
- [Composers at the Savile Club](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2019/08/02/composers-at-the-savile-club/) - A new CD has been released on Somm featuring works by 12 composers who were members of the Savile Club. In 2018, the club celebrated its150th anniversary with a recital by pianist Alexander Karpeyev and it is the basis of this recording. Two works of Sir Malcolm are included: Variations on a Ukrainian Folk Song,
- [Beckus Newsletter 114 - Autumn 2019](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2019/08/13/beckus-114/) - Are you a member of the Malcolm Arnold Society? Then the brand new issue of Beckus (No 114) should be with you shortly. Are you a member of the Malcolm Arnold Society? If you are not yet a member: Just click here! The contents: Flute Concerto no.1 - Hitchin Chamber Orchestra Cornish Dances, St Kea
- [The 14th Malcolm Arnold Festival](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2019/10/01/the-14th-malcolm-arnold-festival/) - Only 12 days to go! We hope to see many members and friends in Northampton. Please visit our updated information page on the 2019 Festival!
- [Malcolm Arnold Festival on BBC Radio 3](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2019/10/16/malcolm-arnold-festival-on-bbc-radio-3/) - The Gala Concert of this years Arnold Festival will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on 1st November 2019. This concert will then be available for a month on BBC Sounds. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0009syg
- [Composer of the Week](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2019/11/08/composer-of-the-week/) - Malcolm Arnold will be Composer of the Week on the long running BBC Radio 3 series airing 11th to 15th November Malcolm Arnold will be Composer of the Week on the long-running BBC Radio 3 series airing 11th to 15th November 2019. It's the 6th time for Sir Malcolm after 1980, 1986, 1994, 2001 and
- [Keith Llewellyn, R.I.P.](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2019/11/14/keith-llewellyn-r-i-p/) - We were much saddened to hear of the passing of Keith Llewellyn, Hon President of the Society, on 27 September 2019, at the age of 82. Keith was born on 30 September 1936 in Gravesend, Kent, into a family which he described as “devoid of any musical interest”. However, he was conscripted into the army
- [Beckus Newsletter 115 - Winter 2019](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2019/11/14/beckus-115/) - Are you a member of the Malcolm Arnold Society? Then the brand new issue of Beckus (No 115) should be with you shortly. If you are not yet a member: Just click here! The contents: Much to enjoy at the 14th Arnold Festival Keith Llewellyn, R.I.P. Barry Wordsworth guest at Society dinner Come play and
- [Toy Symphony](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2020/02/03/toy-symphony/) - The first commercial recording of Sir Malcolm's Toy Symphony will be available on 7th February 2020 from Orchid Classics. Not Now, Bernard and other stories features world premiere recordings of pieces for narrator and chamber orchestra by British composers Judith Weir, Malcolm Arnold, John Ireland and Bernard Hughes, performed by the Orchestra of the Swan,
- [Piers Burton-Page becomes Hon President](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2020/02/15/piers-burton-page-becomes-hon-president/) - We are very pleased to announce that Piers Burton-Page has agreed to become Hon President of the Society. Piers has done an enormous amount over the years to promote the music of Malcolm Arnold. In 1994 he published Philharmonic Concerto, the first biography of Sir Malcolm. He has been a regular contributor to events and
- [Discovering... The Bridge on the River Kwai - iPlayer repeat](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2020/04/09/discovering-the-bridge-on-the-river-kwai-iplayer-repeat/) - A welcome repeat of last year's Discovering... The Bridge on the River Kwai on the BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00041td/discovering-series-1-3-the-bridge-on-the-river-kwai-malcolm-arnold
- [2019 Arnold Festival - Gala concert - repeat](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2020/04/24/2019-arnold-festival-gala-concert-repeat/) - Another chance to hear the BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Barry Wordsworth at the 2019 Malcolm Arnold Festival from the Derngate Theatre, Northampton. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000hftb
- [Flute Concerto No 1](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2020/05/04/flute-concerto-no-1/) - New CD from Ondine: Flute Concertos Nielsen: Flute ConcertoIbert: Flute ConcertoArnold: Flute Concerto No. 1 Order it here! Clara Andrada, fluteFrankfurt Radio SymphonyJaime Martín, conductor In this album Clara Andrada, principal flute with the Frankfurt RadioSymphony Orchestra, performs three 20th century flute concertos with theorchestra, conducted by Jaime Martín, himself an excellent flautist.Clara Andrada is
- [Beckus Newsletter 117 - Summer 2020](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2020/05/10/beckus-117/) - Are you a member of the Malcolm Arnold Society? Then the brand new issue of Beckus (No 117) should be with you shortly. If you are not yet a member: Just click here! The contents: Three Fifths in February New CD: Flute Concerto No 1 New CD: Organ Concerto Obituary: Bram Gay Barry Tuckwell Book
- [Suddenly Last Summer - Blu-ray](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2020/05/25/suddenly-last-summer-blu-ray-2/) - A new release from Indicator with an isolated music and effects track. Music score by Malcolm Arnold and Buxton Orr. Directed by Joseph L Mankiewicz (Dragonwyck, All About Eve, Cleopatra) from the play by Tennessee Williams (A Streetcar Named Desire, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof) and adapted for the screen by Gore Vidal (Ben-Hur,
- [Beckus Newsletter No 118 - Autumn 2020](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2020/08/06/beckus-118/) - The Fourth Symphony revisited by Piers Burton-Page Ann Pinhey The film music: looking for Vol.3 The Colonel Bogey saga Music for Candlemas Night
- [Performances in Lockdown](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2020/08/06/performances-in-lockdown/) - The 2020 pandemic has had a devastating effect on the arts. Freelance musicians are amongst the hardest hit professionals in this crisis, not only deprived of their livelihood but also of the experience of playing in front of an audience. Some have taken to the internet to provide some sort of musical experience. They have
- [The Dancing Master - Resonus Classics](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2020/09/07/the-dancing-master/) - From Resonus Classics comes the CD premiere of The Dancing Master. Originally intended as an opera for television in collaboration with librettist Joe Mendoza
- [Virtual Society get-together 16. Oct.](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2020/10/04/virtual-society-get-together-16-oct/) - As this year our usual pre Arnold Festival Dinner can't take place for obvious reasons we will have a virtual get-together on Zoom. This hopefully gives members who were not able to join in person before also a chance to meet up. It will be held on the 16th October at 8 pm, UK time.
- [Virtual Malcolm Arnold Festival](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2020/10/12/virtual-malcolm-arnold-festival/) - Don't forget the 15th Malcolm Arnold Festival will be held virtual on the 17th and 18th October. More information here
- [Neil Brand on Hobson's Choice](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2020/11/08/neil-brand-on-hobsons-choice/) - An Analysis of Malcolm Arnold's Score for Hobson's Choice was posted by Neil Brand on his YouTube channel:
- [Beckus Newsletter No 119 - Winter 2020](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2020/11/26/beckus-119/) - Online Malcolm Arnold Festival, Society Get-together on Zoom, The Dancing Master, Andrew Penny in interview, Sweeney Todd, A Communist Pageant, Bel Air, 2000
- [The Constant Husband](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/01/16/the-constant-husband-on-blu-ray/) - A recent release from Network. The Constant Husband is featured here as a High Definition remaster from original film elements.
- [Beckus Newsletter No 120 - Spring 2021](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/02/08/beckus-120/) - Rave reviews for the Dancing Master Saving Malcolm’s papers New Arnold Catalogue Arnold recordings in the Itter archive Simon Heffer celebrates Arnold
- [The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/02/22/the-story-of-gilbert-and-sullivan-on-blu-ray-dvd/) - A new release from Network with a soundtrack courtesy of the London Symphony Orchestra. The music was arranged by Sir Malcolm Arnold exclusively for the film.
- [BBC Music Magazine 04/2021](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/03/14/bbc-music-magazine-04-2021/) - BBC Music Magazine 04/2021 The April 2021 issue of BBC Music Magazine celebrates the centenary of Malcolm Arnold. Malcolm Hayes reasses his work.
- [Arnold's Sinfonietta No. 3](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/03/19/arnolds-sinfonietta-no-3/) - St Paul's Sinfonia returns with a streamed concert featuring Sinfonietta No. 3. Saturday 20th March at 19.30 and it will be available for a week after. https://stpaulssinfonia.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/st_pauls_sinfonia_returns Our concert in March opens with the stilled hush of the Prelude to Verdi's opera La Traviata, one of the most romantic and moving operas ever written. In
- [Presto Music Podcast with Piers Burton-Page](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/03/22/presto-music-podcast-with-piers-burton-page/) - Presto Music's Paul Thomas and Piers Burton-Page are celebrating the life and work of one of the most distinctive British composers of the twentieth century.
- [The Dancing Master - BBC Music Magazine Opera Award Winner](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/04/14/the-dancing-master-bbc-music-magazine-opera-award-winner/) - Resonus' The Dancing Master has won the BBC Music Magazine Opera Award! Congratulations to John Andrews, BBC Concert Orchestra and everybody behind the scenes.
- [Serenade for Small Orchestra](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/04/23/serenade-for-small-orchestra/) - St Paul's Sinfonia returns with a streamed concert featuring the Serenade for Small Orchestra. Friday 23rd April at 19.30 and it will be available for a week after. https://stpaulssinfonia.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/st_pauls_sinfonia__april_concert We start the programme with Haydn's overture to his opera L'Isola Disabitata - not one of his better-known pieces, but it's a wonderful overture, full of
- [The Chalk Garden - Blu-ray](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/04/29/the-chalk-garden-blu-ray/) - A new release from Indicator with a special feature on the score by Malcolm Arnold. Deborah Kerr, Hayley Mills, John Mills and Edith Evans.
- [Rooted in Northampton](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/05/08/maestro-8-rooted-in-northampton/) - Rooted in Northampton: The Arnolds and the Haweses, a valuable reference for information on Malcolm Arnold’s ancestors and life in Northampton in past times.
- [Beckus Newsletter No 121 - Summer 2021](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/05/08/beckus-newsletter-no-121/) - 16th Malcolm Arnold Festival will be online - The Society is looking for a Chairperson - The Dancing Master wins BBC Music Magazine award - Buxton Festival
- [Legacy - A Tribute to Dennis Brain](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/05/14/legacy-a-tribute-to-dennis-brain/) - Malcolm Arnold's Fantasy for Horn is part of a new CD and Download from Three World Records that celebrates the legendary horn player Dennis Brain.
- [The Society is looking for a new Chairperson](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/05/16/the-society-is-looking-for-a-chairperson/) - We are looking for a new chairperson The Chairperson is responsible for coordination, development, oversight and being the main spokesperson
- [Arnold @ BBC Proms 2021](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/05/27/arnold-bbc-proms-2021/) - Malcolm Arnold's Centenary will be celebrated by the BBC Proms in two concerts one featuring Symphony No 5 the other some film music like Hobson's Choice.
- [Malcolm Arnold Essay Prize 2021](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/07/10/malcolm-arnold-essay-prize-2021/) - DISCOVER MALCOLM ARNOLD - 2021 CENTENARY YEAR Deadline extended to 30th September! The Malcolm Arnold Essay Prize is for students under 19.
- [A Nice Conundrum](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/07/21/a-nice-conundrum/) - Alan Poulton's biography was published last year. It chronicles Alan's life in two worlds. With over 500 pages in hardcover for just £15.
- [Beckus Newsletter No 122 - Autumn 2021](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/08/06/beckus-newsletter-no-122/) - The brand new issue of Beckus (No. 122) has just been released. This is the quarterly newsletter for our members.If you are not yet a member: Just click here! The contents: 16th Malcolm Arnold Festival - ‘Malcolm’s 100th’ Society get-together Julian Lloyd Webber honoured Sinfonietta No. 1 Harrisburg Symphony No. 5 CBSO Music for wind
- [Gramophone: Malcolm Arnold at 100](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/08/07/gramophone-malcolm-arnold-at-100/) - The September 2021 issue of the Gramophone Magazine is out. To celebrate the centenary of Malcolm Arnold, Richard Bratby explores how the British composer’s reputation is rightly being reassessed. For more information: https://www.gramophone.co.uk/classical%20music%20news/article/introducing-the-september-issue-of-gramophone-featuring-igor-levit
- [A Centenary Celebration CD](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/08/25/a-centenary-celebration/) - SOMM Recordings is delighted to mark the 100th anniversary of Sir Malcolm Arnold’s birth with seven first recordings of arrangements for violin and piano played by Peter Fisher and Margaret Fingerhut. To be released 17th September 2021 Order it here! On This Recording Solitaire – Sarabande* (arr. Alan Poulton) Trapeze – Lola’s Theme* (arr. Alan Poulton) Sonata for Violin
- [Malcolm Arnold and Ruth Gipps](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/09/07/malcolm-and-ruth-gipps/) - On one of my frequent visits to Northampton during 1983 (I was putting the finishing touches to the Faber catalogue of Arnold’s music), Malcolm showed me a letter he had received from one of his contemporaries at the Royal College of Music, Ruth Gipps. This should forward to https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/malcolm-arnold-and-ruth-gipps/
- [Complete Symphonies and Dances - Centenary Edition](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/09/21/complete-symphonies-and-dances-centenary-edition/) - Recorded in the presence of the composer, Andrew Penny’s recordings of the Complete Symphonies and Dances by Sir Malcolm Arnold to be released 22nd October 2021
- [Symphony 9 & Grand Concerto Gastronomique](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/09/27/symphony-9-grand-concerto-gastronomique/) - MALCOLM ARNOLD: ORCHESTRAL MUSIC Brand new recording from Toccata Classics The Grand Concerto Gastronomique and the delicately scored Ninth Symphony,
- [100th birthday week on Radio 3](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2021/10/17/100th-birthday-week-on-radio-3/) - BBC Radio 3 is celebrating Malcolm's 100th with several broadcasts this week. Including "Malcolm Arnold, the Tortured Composer" by Simon Heffer
- [Hail Caledonia: Scotland in Music](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2022/01/12/hail-caledonia-scotland-in-music/) - Hail Caledonia – Scotland in Music. Featuring the Scottish Dances. By conductor Iain Sutherland and the City of Glasgow Philharmonic Orchestra.
- [Malcolm Arnold Discography](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2022/01/17/malcolm-arnold-discography/) - This comprehensive discography has been completely revised and updated. It is historical and includes recordings that may not currently be in the catalogue.
- [Beckus Newsletter No 124 - Spring 2022](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2022/02/16/beckus-newsletter-no-124/) - The brand new issue of Beckus (No. 124) is out! This is the quarterly newsletter for our members.If you are not yet a member: Just click here! The contents: Andrew Penny OBE becomes patron All-Arnold concert in Oulu All-Arnold concert by Sinfonia Perdita Scottish Dances in Lancashire Arnold and Gipps in Oxford Spectrum Duo Symphony
- [Paul Harris - our new Chairman](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2022/03/01/paul-harris-our-new-chairman/) - We're pleased to announce that the Society has a new Chairman! Paul Harris has kindly agreed to take on the role. With his boundless enthusiasm for Arnold's music, his musical knowledge and expertise, and his connections in the music world, he will no doubt bring new momentum to the Society. He is keen to increase
- [Horn Concertos - Ben Goldscheider](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2022/03/21/horn-concertos-ben-goldscheider/) - Ben Goldscheider Horn Concertos A new CD from Willowhayne Records with Ben Goldscheider performing Horn Concertos by Arnold, Schönberger and Gipps
- [The Reckoning SE Blu-ray](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2022/04/25/the-reckoning-se-blu-ray/) - The Reckoning was released in 2017 as a 3000 copies special edition, this has now sold out, but there is a Blu-Ray Standard Edition now available from Indicator. The film features one of Sir Malcolm Arnold's final film scores. Order it here Starring Nicol Williamson and Rachel Roberts Directed by Jack Gold Special features: •
- [Hertfordshire Festival of Music](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2022/05/13/hertfordshire-festival-of-music/) - The Hertfordshire Festival of Music, featuring a retrospective of the music of Sir Malcolm Arnold. Principal artist this year is Ben Goldscheider, who is joined by Guy Johnston, Melvyn Tan, Mathilde Milwidsky and Huw Watkins, Emma Halnan, William Whitehead, the Maggini String Quartet and the HFoM Festival Orchestra conducted by Matthew Taylor. With performances of
- [Beckus Newsletter No 125 - Summer 2022](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2022/05/15/beckus-newsletter-no-125/) - The brand new issue of Beckus (No. 125) is out! This is the quarterly newsletter for our members.If you are not yet a member: Just click here! The contents: New chairman - Introducing Paul Thanks, Alan! Frank Brand, RIP 17th International Arnold Festival Ross Pople recordings Recent performances Malcolm Arnold - The Inside Story Malcolm
- [I am a Camera Blu-ray](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2022/05/23/i-am-a-camera-blu-ray/) - StudioCanal releases on Blu-ray Henry Cornelius' I Am a Camera (1955), starring Julie Harris, Laurence Harvey, Shelley Winters, Ron Randell, and Anton Diffring. The release will be available for purchase on May 23, 2022. Order it here Extras: -Peter Parker on Christopher Isherwood and Sally Bowles -Interview with journalist and film critic Anna Smith -Stills
- [Beckus Newsletter No 126 - Autumn 2022](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2022/08/26/beckus-newsletter-no-126-autumn-2022/) - The brand new issue of Beckus (No. 126) is out! This is the quarterly newsletter for our members.If you are not yet a member: Just click here! The contents: The Festival comes to London Society Get-together, Tickets & Accommodation Book Review: The Inside Story Recent performances A poem by Ruth Arnold Midsummer rural celebrations of
- [The 17th Malcolm Arnold Festival](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2022/08/26/the-17th-malcolm-arnold-festival/) - The Festival is coming to London! THE DANCING MASTER - ANNOUNCING the 17th INTERNATIONAL MALCOLM ARNOLD FESTIVAL 2022 Delighted to announce some exciting news about this year's Festival! It will be in two halves, two live days and one online, in response to popular demand. The Festival will start on the evening of Saturday 8
- [Sky West and Crooked on DVD & Blu-ray](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2022/10/04/sky-west-and-crooked-on-dvd-blu-ray/)
- [The Sleeping Tiger on Blu-ray](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2022/11/10/the-sleeping-tiger-on-blu-ray/) - A recent release from Studio Canal. For the first time, the film is available on Blu-ray. The Sleeping Tiger is a 1954 British noir directed by Joseph Losey (under the credit of Victor Hanbury due to his blacklisting) this was the first collaboration between Dirk Bogarde and Losey, marking the beginning of one of British cinema's
- [Beckus Newsletter No 127 - Winter 2022](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2022/11/18/beckus-newsletter-no-127-winter-2022/) - The brand new issue of Beckus (No. 127) is out! This is the quarterly newsletter for our members.If you are not yet a member: Click here! The contents: 17th Festival full of delights Ken Talbot: our new Membership Secretary Update on the blue plaque More from Dave Hurwitz Malcolm Arnold on BBC Sounds New Maestro
- [Sir Malcolm Arnold: Orchestral Works](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2023/01/06/sir-malcolm-arnold-orchestral-works/) - A new CD from Chandos is now available from the usual outlets. Clarinet Concerto No. 1, Op. 20Commonwealth Christmas OvertureDivertimento No. 2Larch Trees, Op.3Philharmonic Concerto, Op.120The Padstow Lifeboat - March, Op. 94 Rumon GambaBBC Philharmonic Order it here! This album features music from across his compositional career, from Larch Trees (1943) to the Philharmonic Concerto
- [Beckus Newsletter No 128 - Spring 2023](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2023/02/18/beckus-newsletter-no-128-spring-2023/) - The brand new issue of Beckus (No. 128) is out! This is the quarterly newsletter for our members.If you are not yet a member: Click here! The contents: Eton College Malcolm Arnold Competition Fourth Symphony in Worthing Oboe concerto at Penshurst Three Shanties in Chester Arnold Essay Prize 2023 Dame Beryl Grey / Gina Lollobrigida
- [Rick Stein's Cornwall](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2023/02/22/rick-steins-cornwall/) - Viewers in the UK can enjoy a 10 min segment on Malcolm Arnold in the seventh episode of the current series of Rick Stein's Cornwall. It can be watched here (UK only): https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001jgb8/rick-steins-cornwall-series-3-episode-7?page=1 [Rick Stein] shares memories of his friendship with the famous composer Sir Malcolm Arnold, who won an Oscar for his film score
- [Our new patron: Rick Stein](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2023/05/18/our-new-patron-rick-stein/) - Rick Stein CBE is a British chef, restaurateur, cookery book author and television presenter. He has written over 25 cookery books, a memoir and made over 30 programmes, including 12 cookery series. In 2018 Rick was awarded a CBE for Services to the Economy. In the 1960s, Malcolm and Isobel Arnold came to live in
- [A Gesture of Friendship: The Musical Manuscripts of Malcolm Arnold (26th Sept)](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2017/09/18/a-gesture-of-friendship/) - This special talk at Eton College on 26th September is part of the Windsor Festival. https://tickets.windsorfestival.com/Sales/autumn-festival-2017/tuesday-26th-september/a-gesture-of-friendship-the-mu/a-gesture-of-friendship-the-mu
- [Beckus 106](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2017/08/09/beckus-106-is-on-its-way/) - Are you a member of the Malcolm Arnold Society? Then the brand new issue of Beckus (No 106) should be with you shortly! If you are not yet a member: Just click here! The contents: Exhibition at Eton College The Tempest at Eton Statue of Malcolm Arnold unveiled at Northampton Guildhall Rinaldo and Armida in Westminster
- [Beckus 107](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2017/11/16/beckus-107/) - Are you a member of the Malcolm Arnold Society? Then the brand new issue of Beckus (No 107) should be with you in the week of the 20th November! If you are not yet a member: Just click here! The contents: 12th Arnold Festival: a feast of delights Society Dinner New CD of Arnold Songs Our
- [Beckus 108](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2018/02/09/beckus-108/) - Are you a member of the Malcolm Arnold Society? Then the brand new issue of Beckus (No 108) should be with you now. If you are not yet a member: Just click here! The contents: Eton College Malcolm Arnold Competition Heatwave: Music for flute, oboe, and piano A heatwave in December Isabelle Marchewka: Solo harp works
- [The 2017 Malcolm Arnold Festival](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2017/10/04/the-2017-malcolm-arnold-festival/) - The 12th Malcolm Arnold Festival will take place on 14th and 15th October 2017 in Northampton, England. Members of the Malcolm Arnold Society do get special ticket offers for the Festival plus an invitation to the annual society dinner! (no longer possible for this year, but it will be on offer for the 2018 Festival)
- [13th Malcolm Arnold Festival dates announced](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2017/11/10/13th-malcolm-arnold-festival-dates-announced/) - The 13th Malcolm Arnold Festival dates are 13-14th October 2018! The official website of the Malcolm Arnold Festival Paul Harris, Founder and Artistic Director of the Malcolm Arnold Festival
- [New Malcolm Arnold Society Website](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2017/07/14/new-malcolm-arnold-society-website/) - Our new website is now online. You can enjoy it from any device you like. Expect some fun new features in the future!
- [Malcolm Arnold: A Life in Symphonies](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2017/07/14/malcolm-arnold-a-life-in-symphonies/) - A great article from Simon Brackenborough: http://corymbus.co.uk/malcolm-arnold-a-life-in-symphonies/
- [Revisitation - Charles Hazlewood on Symphony No. 5](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2017/07/21/revisitation-charles-hazlewood-on-symphony-no-5/) - Back in May 2014 conductor Charles Hazlewood and the BBC Concert Orchestra explored the depths of Symphony No. 5
- [The Reckoning coming to Blu-ray and DVD](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2017/08/22/the-reckoning-coming-to-blu-ray-and-dvd/) - Powerhouse/Indicator films are releasing The Reckoning on 28th August in the UK. (Blu-ray/DVD dual format) The film features one of Sir Malcolm Arnold's final film scores. It will be the world premiere on Blu-ray and the UK DVD premiere.* http://www.powerhousefilms.co.uk/product/the-reckoning-dfe Starring Nicol Williamson and Rachel Roberts Directed by Jack Gold Special features: • High
- [Malcolm Arnold Prize Essay - Eton College](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2017/08/31/malcolm-arnold-prize-essay-eton-college/) - Eton College is soliciting entries for the first Malcolm Arnold Prize Essay. The prize, established by The Malcolm Arnold Trust and The Malcolm Arnold Society, is intended to promote scholarly inquiry into the work of one of England’s leading composers. The winning essay will receive £1000 and there will be a special prize of £250 for
- [Arnold Overtures Now on LP](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2017/11/03/arnold-overtures-now-on-lp/) - The original blurp from Reference Recordings: Malcolm Arnold The London Philharmonic Orchestra Authoritative first recordings of important works composed and conducted by Sir Malcom Arnold (1921-2006), one of England’s very greatest composers. 1993 GRAMMY® Nominee for Best Engineered Classical Recording. A perennial hi-fi favorite recorded by Keith O. Johnson now available on LP! This new
- [Suite Bourgeoise on Heatwave Trio CD](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/2017/12/15/suite-bourgeoise-on-heatwave-trio-cd/) - The Heatwave Trio have released their first CD. It contains works for piano trio by Arnold, Delius, Dring, Farrington, Mathias, Robbins and Tippett. The trios members are Juliette Bausor, principal flute of the LPO Daniel Bates, principal oboe of the City of London Sinfonia and the Irish Chamber Orchestra Simon Lepper, a professor of piano

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- [About the Society](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/about-the-society/) - The Malcolm Arnold Society was founded by in 1991. Our patrons are John Gibbons, Keith Lockhart, Julian Lloyd Webber, John Wilson and Barry Wordsworth
- [Events](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/events/) - Our newsletter, Beckus, has a regular section with upcoming concerts, but you will also find a selection here. Please also have a look at the Malcolm Arnold Festival page. Selected upcoming events (please confirm with the venue, ensemble or promoter before making any travel arrangements, as things are subject to change): DateWhatWhoWhere 24 Mar 2026Grand
- [Maestro Journal](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/maestro-journal/) - The Journal of the Malcolm Arnold Society
- [Malcolm Arnold Festival](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/arnold-festival/) - Here, you will find information about the 2025 Malcolm Arnold Festival. Please also visit the official website for more information. ONLINE Festival It’s the Malcolm Arnold Online Festival on Sunday, 2nd November 2025. Free to view and packed full of fascinating features, including an overview of the past 19 festivals, some wonderful performances of the
- [Malcolm Arnold Festival](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/arnold-festival/) - Here, you will find information about the 2025 Malcolm Arnold Festival. Please also visit the official website for more information. ONLINE Festival It’s the Malcolm Arnold Online Festival on Sunday, 2nd November 2025. Free to view and packed full of fascinating features, including an overview of the past 19 festivals, some wonderful performances of the
- [Beckus Newsletter](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/beckus-newsletter/) - Each issue of our newsletter has regular features such as a Performance Diary and Archive Section. Here you can find an index of every Beckus published
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- [Malcolm Arnold – Music for Brass Band](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/malcolm-arnold-music-for-brass-band/) - His love of brass band music is undoubtedly connected to the fact that, before becoming a composer, he was principal trumpet with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
- [Malcolm Arnold - Published music](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/published-music/) - The published music of Sir Malcolm Arnold. Novello, Paterson, Wise, Faber, Lengnick, Queens Temple, Goodmusic, Studio Music and other resources.
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- [About Malcolm Arnold](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/about-malcolm-arnold/) - Sir Malcolm Arnold was one of the leading British composers of the second half of the 20th century. He was born on 21st October 1921 in Northampton
- [Beckus Newsletter Archive 01](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/beckus-newsletter/beckus-newsletter-archive-01/) - Beckus Newsletters No 001 - 023 Summer 1991 to Winter 1996 Issue 23 Winter 1996 Thanks, Stan – the Society shows its gratitude to Stan Hibbert A Grand Grand Celebration – Phil’s view This Christmas Night – a reprint of Mary Wilson’s carol set by Malcolm Arnold A serious Error: the second part of Paul
- [Beckus Newsletter Archive 02](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/beckus-newsletter/beckus-newsletter-archive-02/) - Beckus Newsletters No 024 - 038 Spring 1997 to Winter 2000 Issue 39 Winter 2000 Arnold Festival Report: Philip Wood Phillip Dyson writes about the Stolen Face Ballade TV Chef joins the Society Letters Issue 38 Autumn 2000 First Arnold Festival in Northampton previewed Members letters More recording news CD offer from Chandos Issue 37
- [Beckus Newsletter Archive 03](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/beckus-newsletter/beckus-newsletter-archive-03/) - Beckus Newsletters No 039 - 055 Spring 2001 to Winter 2004 Issue 55 Winter 2004 Arnold Renascent? A personal view of the Study Day by John Pearce Malcolm Arnold – Rogue Genius: review by Philip Wood 24-9-04 – LPO/Vernon Handley review by Günther Kögebehn The Film – readers' views Sir Malcolm Arnold’s String Quartet in
- [Beckus Newsletter Archive 04](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/beckus-newsletter/beckus-newsletter-archive-04/) - Beckus Newsletters No 056 - 067 Spring 2005 to Winter 2007 Issue 67 Winter 2007 Festival report The Arnold Experience A composer of real music - New book by Raphael Thöne Snapshot of the Arnold family Piano concerti on Naxos Issue 66 Autumn 2007 Update Second Arnold Festival Oct 6-7 2007 Eric Dickinson (d. June
- [Beckus Newsletter Archive 05](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/beckus-newsletter/beckus-newsletter-archive-05/) - Beckus Newsletters No 068 - 079 Spring 2008 to Winter 2010 Issue 79 winter 2010 Hayley Mills opening the 5th Malcolm Arnold Festival Society ‘Get Together’ A Grand, Grand Event Festival Gallery Homage to the Queen Issue 78 Autumn 2010 Cello Concerto recording in preparation (Naxos) A breath of fresh air for the Malcolm Arnold
- [Beckus Newsletter Archive 06](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/beckus-newsletter/beckus-newsletter-archive-06/) - Beckus Newsletters No 080 - 091 Spring 2011 to Winter 2013 Issue 91 Winter 2013 Welcome to John Wilson as a new Patron Festival Dinner Eighth Malcolm Arnold Festival Personal reflections on No 8 – P Harris The Padstow Lifeboat Op 94 Some memories of Malcolm Arnold in Cornwall Issue 90 Autumn 2013 The Malcolm
- [Beckus Newsletter Archive 07](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/beckus-newsletter/beckus-newsletter-archive-07/) - Beckus Newsletters No 092 - 103 Spring 2014 to Winter 2016 Issue 103 Winter 2016 11th Malcolm Arnold Festival: Another Winner! Nigel Hess’s Launch address Society Dinner Oct 15th Complete brass music CD New Kid on the block, part 1 Watching the flames together RVW and MA Malcolm Arnold and Thomas Merritt Black Mark for
- [Beckus Newsletter Archive 08](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/beckus-newsletter/beckus-newsletter-archive-08/) - Beckus Newsletters No 104 - 115 Spring 2015 to Winter 2019 Issue 115 Winter 2019: Much to enjoy at the 14th Arnold Festival Keith Llewellyn, R.I.P. Barry Wordsworth guest at Society dinner Come play and sing Peterloo choral John Gibbons becomes Patron of the Society First recording of the Toy Symphony New CD of the
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- [Malcolm Arnold and Ruth Gipps](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/malcolm-arnold-and-ruth-gipps/) - Alan Poulton's article on Malcolm and Ruth Gipps from Beckus 100. Includes correspondence with Ruth, or Widdy as Malcolm called her affectionally.
- [The missing scores - Part one](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/the-missing-scores-part-one/) - The search for the missing scores - Part one by Alan Poulton (abbr. version of an article originally published in Beckus 107) Updated Feb 2021 These 18 missing scores (16 original pieces and two arrangements) have truly vanished into thin air. There is no copy or even a sketch of the manuscript in any format,
- [The missing scores - Part two](https://www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/the-missing-scores-part-two/) - The search for the missing scores - Part two by Alan Poulton (abbr. version of an article originally published in Beckus 116) Part 1 went into detail about the ‘priority list’, where there is no copy of the manuscript in any form. Part 2 looks at some of the other cases, where the autograph score
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