Sir Granville Bantock (1868-1946) was prominent in English musical life in the early 20th century, not just as a composer but as a tireless teacher, musical administrator and entrepreneur. Like Beecham he established festivals, choral groups and orchestras (he co-founded the City of Birmingham Orchestra). Around 20 years ago, Vernon Handley recorded six discs of Bantock’s orchestral works, creating renewed interest in his music.

British pianist Maria Marchant gives us 23 of his short piano pieces, none of which has been recorded before. Most, like the Chanson de Mai (1930) and the Parade March (1936), are redolent of the past: these would fit neatly into an evening of Victoriana, though they post-date the work...