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BEST OF BRITISH |
A selection of stirring music from the best of British composers, performed by the elite of British
artists. CD 1 features powerful and rousing classics, while CD 2 boasts some of the most serene and
beautiful music ever written.
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Disc 1
Elgar, Edward
Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, "Enigma": Variation 9 (Nimrod)
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Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, "Enigma": Variation 9 (Nimrod)
00:03:29
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Walton, William
Crown Imperial
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Crown Imperial
00:06:45
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Bridge, Frank
2 Poems: No. 2. Allegro con brio
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2 Poems: No. 2. Allegro con brio
00:04:09
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Vaughan Williams, Ralph
Sea Songs
Rubbra, Edmund
Violin Concerto, Op. 103: III. Allegro giocoso
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Violin Concerto, Op. 103: III. Allegro giocoso
00:05:12
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Stanford, Charles Villiers
Communion Service in C major, Op. 115: Gloria
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Communion Service in C major, Op. 115: Gloria
00:03:19
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Arnold, Malcolm
4 Scottish Dances, Op. 59 (excerpts)
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No. 1. Pesante
00:02:08
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No. 2. Vivace
00:02:09
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Elgar, Edward
Give unto the Lord (Psalm 29), Op. 74
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Give unto the Lord (Psalm 29), Op. 74
00:07:52
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Britten, Benjamin
4 Sea Interludes, Op. 33a: No. 2. Sunday Morning
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4 Sea Interludes, Op. 33a: No. 2. Sunday Morning
00:03:59
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Walton, William
Spitfire Prelude and Fugue
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Spitfire Prelude and Fugue
00:07:48
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Holst, Gustav
The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
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The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
00:08:00
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Parry, Hubert
Bible - Old Testament, lyricist(s)
I was glad when they said unto me (Psalm 122), Op. 51
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I was glad when they said unto me (Psalm 122), Op. 51
00:04:49
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Elgar, Edward
Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, "Enigma": Variation 14 (E.D.U.): Finale
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Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, "Enigma": Variation 14 (E.D.U.): Finale
00:04:38
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Disc 2
Vaughan Williams, Ralph
The Lark Ascending
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The Lark Ascending
00:15:03
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Stanford, Charles Villiers
8 Partsongs, Op. 119: No. 3: The blue bird
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8 Partsongs, Op. 119: No. 3: The blue bird
00:03:49
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Elgar, Edward
Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85: III. Adagio
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Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85: III. Adagio
00:05:08
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Bax, Arnold
Summer Music
Ireland, John
4 Preludes: No. 3. The Holy Boy (arr. string quartet)
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4 Preludes: No. 3. The Holy Boy (arr. string quartet)
00:03:18
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Stainer, John
Sparrow-Simpson, John, lyricist(s)
The Crucifixion: God so loved the world
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The Crucifixion: God so loved the world
00:03:34
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Finzi, Gerald
Clarinet Concerto, Op. 31: I. Allegro vigoroso
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Clarinet Concerto, Op. 31: I. Allegro vigoroso
00:07:53
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Elgar, Edward
Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20: I. Allegro piacevole
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Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20: I. Allegro piacevole
00:03:17
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Rutter, John
Mass Text, lyricist(s)
Requiem: The Lord is my shepherd
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Requiem: The Lord is my shepherd
00:05:03
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Tavener, John
Blake, William, lyricist(s)
The Lamb
Harty, Hamilton
Piano Concerto in B minor: II. Tranquillo e calmo
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Piano Concerto in B minor: II. Tranquillo e calmo
00:08:57
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Delius, Frederick
2 Pieces for Small Orchestra: No. 1. On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring
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2 Pieces for Small Orchestra: No. 1. On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring
00:05:53
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Total Playing Time: 02:22:58 |
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Composer(s):
Arnold, Malcolm; Bax, Arnold; Bridge, Frank; Britten, Benjamin; Delius, Frederick; Elgar, Edward; Finzi, Gerald; Harty, Hamilton; Holst, Gustav; Ireland, John; Parry, Hubert; Rubbra, Edmund; Rutter, John; Stainer, John; Stanford, Charles Villiers; Tavener, John; Vaughan Williams, Ralph; Walton, William
Lyricist(s):
Bible - Old Testament; Blake, William; Mass Text; Sparrow-Simpson, John
Conductor(s):
Bedford, Steuart; Brown, Timothy; Daniel, Paul; Griffiths, Howard; Halasz, Michael; Hurst, George; Judd, James; Leaper, Adrian; Lloyd-Jones, David; Murphy, Paul; Penny, Andrew; Robinson, Christopher; Summerly, Jeremy; Yuasa, Takuo
Orchestra(s):
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra; Capella Istropolitana; City of London Sinfonia; English Northern Philharmonia; London Symphony Orchestra; New Zealand Symphony Orchestra; Northern Sinfonia; Queensland Symphony Orchestra; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Royal Scottish National Orchestra; Ulster Orchestra
Ensemble(s):
Maggini Quartet
Choir(s):
Clare College Choir, Cambridge; Leeds Festival Chorus; Oxford Camerata; St. John's College Choir, Cambridge
Artist(s):
Donohoe, Peter; Greed, David; Kliegel, Maria; Lane, Carys-Anne; Osostowicz, Krysia; Plane, Robert; Vaughn, Jonathan; Whitton, Christopher
Label: Naxos Genre: Chamber Music; Choral - Sacred; Choral - Secular; Concertos; Orchestral; Wind Ensemble/Band Music Period: 20th Century; Contemporary; Romantic
Catalogue No: 8.570573-74
Barcode: 0747313057375
Distribution Note(s):
CD only available in the UK
Physical Release: 07/2007
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