Chronicle of First Broadcast Performances of Musical Works in the United Kingdom, 1923-1996

• Contents: Preface; Methodology; Abbreviations; Acknowledgements; Chronological listing; Index of composers and music.

’I have no doubt that this book will find a well deserved niche in the catalogues of musical resource and will be used by scholar and student alike.’ John Ambler, Chairman, International Military Music Society, United Kingdom (Founder) Branch ’...a fascinating book to dip into, especially if you might be looking for ideas for concert programming.’ Christopher Fifield, Music on the Web. ' ... It is good to welcome this ... an enormous list of first broadcast performances in the UK ... it is compelling evidence of the unique role of the BBC in maintaining the vigour of our musical life over more than 70 years ... this is an enormously valuable compilation'. Lewis Foreman, British Music Society Newsletter.