"Alexander Mackenzie (1847 - 1935) is one of the fathers of the 19th century classical music renaissance in Britain. He was friends with Liszt, Clara Schumann and Dvorak and the inspiration for Elgar."
"Donald Tovey was a noted musicologist and composer. Reid Professor of Music at the University of Edinburgh from 1914 till his death in 1940. Pupils include Wordsworth, Chisholm and Robert Bruce."
"Nigel Osborne studied under Kenneth Leighton, and succeeded his post as Reid Professor of Music at the University of Edinburgh when Leighton died in 1988."
"This compilation features Scottish composers better known for their film work. Cousins Muir Matheson and Cedric Thorpe Davies are joined with Marcus Dods and Sir Hugh Robertson"
"Bantock was the son of a Scottish doctor who became President of the Glasgow Orpheus Choir & given a honorary Doctorate of Music by Edinburgh University. His music often reflects Hebridean influence."
"John Bevan Baker born in Middlesex of a Scottish mother, settled in Scotland in 1958 and remained till his death in 1994. Noted for his choral works."
"Featuring Geraldine Mucha a Scottish composer who married the Czech writer Jiri Mucha and settled in Prague. Her works combine Scottish and Czech influences."