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Ralph Vaughan Williams, Romance and Pastoral: new orchestration from David Matthews

A lyrical work for violin and orchestra receives its premiere performance

Vaughan Williams at 150 - Faber choral gems

To mark the 150th anniversary of Vaughan Williams' birth, we take a closer look at some of his major choral works from within the Faber catalogue.

Matthews’ Symphony No.9 and Dark Pastoral from Jac van Steen and the Ulster Orchestra

Longstanding champion of Matthews' work conducts 2016 Symphony and realisation of unfinished Vaughan Williams' Cello Concerto

Nicolas Altstaedt performs Matthews’ Dark Pastoral with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and Tapiola Sinfonietta

Two performances of realisation of Vaughan Williams’ unfinished cello concerto include Finnish premiere

RVW 150: Hallé and the BBC Philharmonic begin anniversary festival

Forthcoming festival to include the the complete RVW symphonies and On Wenlock Edge

Nash Ensemble and Roderick Williams perform David Matthews’ Brahms arrangement Six Songs at Wigmore Hall

20-minute work for medium voice and ensemble perform by Matthews' longstanding champions

Repertoire suggestions: music for strings

A selection of works for strings, from modern masterpieces to arrangements of repertoire classics

Australian concerts feature Matthew Hindson and William Barton's 'Kalkadungu'

Both Sydney and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras feature Kalkadungu this season, the unique work co-written by Matthew Hindson and William Barton for the latter's unique talents on didjeridu, electric guitar and voice.

Valgeir Sigurðsson’s No Nights Dark Enough receives world premiere at Spitalfields Festival

Icelandic composer Valgeir Sigurdsson’s latest work, No Nights Dark Enough, for chamber orchestra and electronics was premiered by the composer himself (on electronics) and the City of London Sinfonia under Hugh Brunt on 17 June 2014 at the Village Underground, London

Roger Smalley (1943-2015)

Faber Music is sad to report the death of the pioneering composer and pianist Roger Smalley.

Brodsky String Quartet and William Barton give New Zealand tour of Sculthorpe’s String Quartet No.11

Konstantyn Napolov performs Davies’ Stone Codes and Dark Ground in autumn 2023

Works for percussion performed at Musis Arnhem and as part of new dramatic triptych for Boilerhouse Foundation

Faber Music at the 74th Aldeburgh Festival

Cassandra Miller is artist-in-focus, alongside premieres from David Matthews and Francisco Coll

Valgeir Sigurðsson wins album of the year for 'Dissonance' at the Icelandic Music Awards

Valgeir Sigurðsson wins Album of the Year in the Open Category for 'Dissonance' at the Icelalandic Music Awards

Tansy Davies at 2021 Andriessen Festival

The 2021 Andriessen Festival took place online with Tansy Davies featuring prominently.

Valgeir Sigurðsson to release new orchestral album, Dissonance

Valgeir Sigurðsson releases new album "Dissonance"

Since its release on 7 April 2017, Sigurðsson's "Dissonance" has been highly praised.