EM Records

An excellently compiled and performed selection of previously unrecorded British chamber works [JW]

A valuable anthology of songs including première recordings, undermined by too resonant sound [PCG]

An interesting survey of British part-songs – sensitively sung and well-recorded [NB]

A well-planned and exceptionally generous recital compromised by a very flawed recording and less than convincing performance choices [NB]

A wholly enjoyable and well-performed programme with McEwen the highlight [NB]

A fascinating recording, including previously unknown works by Holst, performed and recorded at the school for which they were composed [GPJ]

Much-recorded favourites mixed with CD premieres make this an intriguing, delightful album [KT]

Uneven performances of two British song cycles but there’s a world première of another [JW]

Played with love and enthusiasm, but never with condescension [JF]

If you are interested in English song, you should certainly investigate this disc [JQ]

Entertaining music played with affection and skill [NB]

Largely early and apprentice works from British composers; sift with care [JW]

A complete delight [WK]

Exemplary performances and recording expose both the strengths and limitations of this elusive composer [NB]

Music with melodic interest, well-devised formal structures and satisfying harmonies [JF]

An interesting survey of different aspects of writing for solo violin [NB]

Expressive directness and frolicsome invention in a series of Boughton disc premieres [JW]

Rare British solo violin music [JW]

A very measured Elgar Sonata and a world premiere of the Gurney Sonata [JW]