October 2009
The fourth Malcolm Arnold Festival - Artistic Director Paul Harris
With the glorious sound of Malcolm Arnold’s 'Four Fanfares' for brass played by members of the NCO, the start of the fourth Malcolm Arnold Festival was heralded in true style at Northampton’s Royal & Derngate Theatre, on October 24th. In the presence of music lovers from throughout the UK and abroad, the eminent composer and pianist John McCabe CBE was invited by Paul Harris to officially launch this year’s exciting programme of events, including concerts, films and talks. Read more

October 2009
The Fourth Malcolm Arnold Festival
I am delighted to be able to announce details of the Fourth Malcolm Arnold Festival, which will be taking place over the weekend of October 24th, and 25th at our home in the Royal and Derngate Theatre, Northampton.
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or visit the Official Malcolm Arnold Festival website at www.malcolmarnoldfestival.com

October 2009
The first Padstow Arts Festival takes place in early October, Friday the 2nd to Sunday the 4th. It will focus on being a celebration for two eminent former residents, Sir Malcolm Arnold, composer and Sir John Betjeman, poet and man of letters.
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November 2008 
Vernon Handley, CBE (1930-2008) / Richard Hickox, CBE (1948-2008)

The passing of any great musician and performer is a sad time for music lovers the world over. With the recent deaths this year of two of our leading conductors - Vernon Handley on September 10, and Richard Hickox on November 24 - we have indeed lost two of the greatest interpreters, and passionate champions, of British music of our time. Read More

October 2008 - Paul Harris announces his plans for this year’s Malcolm Arnold Festival! Read More

September 2008 - Newly published works from Queen's Temple Publications Read More

June 2008 - 'Homage to the Queen' to travel to China and Japan Read More

November 2007 - Arnold Sinfonia: Inaugural concert took place on 18th November 2007 Read More

November 2007 - British Music Festival, featuring the music of Sir Malcolm Arnold, At St Petersburg, Russia November 2007 Read More

July 2007 - Malcolm Arnold - A Composer of Real Music: Symphonic Writing, Style and Aesthetics (R. Thoene/Entercom Saurus. ISBN 978-3937748061) Read More

October 2006
Premier recording of Malcolm Arnold's stunning new ballet The Three Musketeers now released on the Quartz Label Read More

October 2006 - The Arnold Festival 2006 Read More

October, 2006 - Sir Malcolm Arnold: Burlesque for horn and orchestra (world premiere) Read More

September 2006
Decca announce Arnold edition Read More

September 2006
Bright Jewels music from the 1940's and 1950's (Review) Read More

Andrew McGregor, presenter of BBC Radio 3 CD Review, looks at the comprehensive survey of Arnold’s orchestral works on Decca, originally intended for release as an 85th birthday tribute Read More

June 2006 - It is marvellous news for all Arnoldophiles that in the coming months we shall see new productions of two of Arnold’s most popular works.  Read More

June 2006 - Encomium for Sir Malcolm Arnold at the time of the award of an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Northampton Read More

October 2005- Sir Malcolm Arnold and the Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra Read More

August 2005 - Sir Malcolm Arnold Honoured with ISM Award Read More

September 2004 - A Feast of Vintage Arnold in the Autumn A veritable feast of orchestral and brass band music by Sir Malcolm Arnold has been announced as part of the London Philharmonic Orchestra's 2004/5 season at London's Royal Festival Hall in September. Read More

September 2004 - Malcolm Arnold: Rogue Genius (A. Meredith & P. Harris/ElkinISBN 090341354X.) - David Mellor writes of Tony Meredith and Paul Harris Read More

September 2004 - New video - Towards an Unknown Region released on video - acclaimed film maker Tony Palmer's portrait of Sir Malcolm, made for TV's South Bank Show, is now available on DVD and VHS video. Follow this link to buy online.

February  2003 - The Life and Music of Sir Malcolm Arnold: The Brilliant and the Dark (P.W.R. Jackson/Ashgate. ISBN 1859283810) Read More

January-April 2003 - A "Malcolm Arnold Fiesta" takes place in Texas from January to April this year with performances of many Arnold works attended by. Sir Malcolm and Anthony Day. Read More