Kenneth Leighton (died 32 years ago today) was one of the 20thC's greatest symphonic composers, but hasn't had a major work done @bbcproms since the 1950's. Lots of British music alternatives... #r4today #RuleBritannia @BMusicSociety

This is a beautifully produced edition by The Maker's Press. Fascinating to see 'Sleep' in a different scoring.

Sad to hear of the death of Julian Bream who premièred Raymond's song cycle The Pity of Love with Pears at Aldeburgh in 1966 @BrittenPears @SnapeMaltings

Sorry to hear of the death at 95 of violinist Erich Gruenberg who premièred Raymond Warren's Violin Concerto @UlsterOrchestra @DavidByersMusic @londonsymphony @RTE_NSO @BBCRadio3 @ArtsCouncilNI