The 11th International Conducting Masterclass with the Argovia Philharmonic at the Künstlerhaus Boswil in Switzerland was cancelled in April due to the pandemic. It was rescheduled for 23 - 27 November, and thanks to the hard work and careful planning of all concerned could be held successfully. Safety measures were in place, which allowed the smooth running of the class. Even the final concert could take place, in which, as usual, all 10 students conducted. During the five d

The Southwest German Chamber Orchestra and their Principal Conductor, Douglas Bostock, recoded Volume 3 of the CD series "British Music for Strings" for the German CPO label 16 - 19 November. Aided by the eminent expert on all things connected with British music, Lewis Foreman, Douglas put together a programme of music by female composers, all of which are world premiere recordings. The oldest work is a Suite for Strings in E major, Op. 1a by the doyenne of Lady composers in