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Composer(s): Elgar, Edward
Lyricist(s): Browning, Elizabeth Barrett; Elgar, Caroline Alice Roberts; Elgar, Edward; Garnett, Richard; Gordon, Adam Lindsay; Newman, John Henry; Noel, Roden Berkeley Wriothesley
Conductor(s): Downes, Edward; Halász, Michael; Hill, David; Hurst, George; Judd, James; Leaper, Adrian; Lloyd-Jones, David; Robinson, Christopher; Wright, Simon
Orchestra(s): BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra; Capella Istropolitana; English Northern Philharmonia; New Zealand Symphony Orchestra; Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Ensemble(s): Maggini Quartet
Artist(s): Connolly, Sarah; Donohoe, Peter; Fryer, Sarah; Jandó, Jenő; Kang, Dong-Suk; Kendall, William; Kliegel, Maria; Lamsma, Simone; Miura, Yurie; Nishizaki, Takako; Vaughn, Jonathan
Label: Naxos
Genre: Chamber Music; Choral - Sacred; Concerto; Orchestral; Vocal
Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: 8.552133-34
Barcode: 0730099213325
Release Date: 10/2006
ELGAR (THE VERY BEST OF)
From raucous marches to private enigmas, the music of Elgar represents, for many, the ultimate symbol of England in the early 20th century, contrasting royal ceremonies with intimate family gatherings. This 2-CD set features Elgar’s most frequently performed and recorded works, including selections from the ‘Enigma’ Variations, Pomp and Circumstance Marches No. 1 and No. 4, and the Cello and Violin Concertos.
Tracklist
Disc 1
Elgar, Edward
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Judd, James (Conductor)
Judd, James (Conductor)
|  | 1 | Military March No. 1 in D Major, Op. 39, "Pomp and Circumstance" | 06:13 |
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Judd, James (Conductor)
Judd, James (Conductor)
Nishizaki, Takako (violin)
Jandó, Jenő (piano)
Jandó, Jenő (piano)
| | 2 | Salut d'amour (Liebesgrüss), Op. 12 (version for violin and piano) | 03:06 |
Nishizaki, Takako (violin)
Jandó, Jenő (piano)
Jandó, Jenő (piano)
Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
| | 3 | Cockaigne, Op. 40, "In London Town" | 15:25 |
Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
Kliegel, Maria (cello)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)
| | 4 | Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: I. Adagio - Moderato | 08:53 |
Kliegel, Maria (cello)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)
Donohoe, Peter (piano)
Maggini Quartet (Ensemble)
Maggini Quartet (Ensemble)
| | 5 | Piano Quintet in A Minor, Op. 84: III. Andante - Allegro | 10:11 |
Donohoe, Peter (piano)
Maggini Quartet (Ensemble)
Maggini Quartet (Ensemble)
English Northern Philharmonia (Orchestra)
Lloyd-Jones, David (Conductor)
Lloyd-Jones, David (Conductor)
| | 6 | Sospiri, Op. 70 | 04:28 |
English Northern Philharmonia (Orchestra)
Lloyd-Jones, David (Conductor)
Lloyd-Jones, David (Conductor)
Lamsma, Simone (violin)
Miura, Yurie (piano)
Miura, Yurie (piano)
| | 7 | Violin Sonata in E Minor, Op. 82: I. Allegro | 08:02 |
Lamsma, Simone (violin)
Miura, Yurie (piano)
Miura, Yurie (piano)
Vaughn, Jonathan (organ)
St. John's College Choir, Cambridge (Choir)
Robinson, Christopher (Conductor)
St. John's College Choir, Cambridge (Choir)
Robinson, Christopher (Conductor)
| | 8 | Ave, verum corpus, Op. 2, No. 1 | 02:44 |
Vaughn, Jonathan (organ)
St. John's College Choir, Cambridge (Choir)
Robinson, Christopher (Conductor)
St. John's College Choir, Cambridge (Choir)
Robinson, Christopher (Conductor)
Kang, Dong-Suk (violin)
Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
| | 9 | Violin Concerto in B Minor, Op. 61: II. Andante | 11:07 |
Kang, Dong-Suk (violin)
Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Judd, James (Conductor)
Judd, James (Conductor)
| | 10 | The Wand of Youth - Suite No. 2, Op. 1b: VI. The Wild Bears | 02:16 |
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Judd, James (Conductor)
Judd, James (Conductor)
Disc 2
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Hurst, George (Conductor)
Hurst, George (Conductor)
| | 1 | Imperial March, Op. 32 | 04:26 |
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Hurst, George (Conductor)
Hurst, George (Conductor)
Maggini Quartet (Ensemble)
| | 2 | String Quartet in E Minor, Op. 83: I. Allegro moderato | 08:13 |
Maggini Quartet (Ensemble)
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Downes, Edward (Conductor)
Downes, Edward (Conductor)
| | 3 | Symphony No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 63: III. Rondo | 08:13 |
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Downes, Edward (Conductor)
Downes, Edward (Conductor)
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Hurst, George (Conductor)
Hurst, George (Conductor)
| | 4 | Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, "Enigma": Var. 9 (Nimrod) | 03:29 |
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Hurst, George (Conductor)
Hurst, George (Conductor)
Elgar, Edward
Elgar, Edward - Lyricist
Elgar, Edward - Lyricist
Vaughn, Jonathan (organ)
St. John's College Choir, Cambridge (Choir)
Robinson, Christopher (Conductor)
St. John's College Choir, Cambridge (Choir)
Robinson, Christopher (Conductor)
| | 5 | The Apostles, Op. 49, Prologue: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me | 06:53 |
Vaughn, Jonathan (organ)
St. John's College Choir, Cambridge (Choir)
Robinson, Christopher (Conductor)
St. John's College Choir, Cambridge (Choir)
Robinson, Christopher (Conductor)
Elgar, Edward
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Hurst, George (Conductor)
Hurst, George (Conductor)
| | 6 | Symphony No. 1 in A-Flat Major, Op. 55: II. Allegro molto | 07:23 |
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Hurst, George (Conductor)
Hurst, George (Conductor)
Capella Istropolitana (Orchestra)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
| | 7 | Serenade in E Minor, Op. 20: I. Allegro piacevole | 03:17 |
Capella Istropolitana (Orchestra)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
Elgar, Edward
Newman, John Henry - Lyricist
Newman, John Henry - Lyricist
Kendall, William (tenor)
Fryer, Sarah (mezzo-soprano)
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus (Choir)
Waynflete Singers (Choir)
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Hill, David (Conductor)
Fryer, Sarah (mezzo-soprano)
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus (Choir)
Waynflete Singers (Choir)
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Hill, David (Conductor)
| | 8 | The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Part II: But Hark! A Grand Mysterious Harmony | 08:54 |
Kendall, William (tenor)
Fryer, Sarah (mezzo-soprano)
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus (Choir)
Waynflete Singers (Choir)
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Hill, David (Conductor)
Fryer, Sarah (mezzo-soprano)
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus (Choir)
Waynflete Singers (Choir)
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Hill, David (Conductor)
Elgar, Edward
Capella Istropolitana (Orchestra)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
| | 9 | Introduction and Allegro, Op. 47 | 14:54 |
Capella Istropolitana (Orchestra)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
Elgar, Edward
Elgar, Caroline Alice Roberts - Lyricist
Browning, Elizabeth Barrett - Lyricist
Gordon, Adam Lindsay - Lyricist
Noel, Roden Berkeley Wriothesley - Lyricist
Garnett, Richard - Lyricist
Elgar, Caroline Alice Roberts - Lyricist
Browning, Elizabeth Barrett - Lyricist
Gordon, Adam Lindsay - Lyricist
Noel, Roden Berkeley Wriothesley - Lyricist
Garnett, Richard - Lyricist
Connolly, Sarah (contralto)
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus (Choir)
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Wright, Simon (Conductor)
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus (Choir)
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Wright, Simon (Conductor)
| | 10 | Sea Pictures, Op. 37: IV. Where corals lie | 03:35 |
Connolly, Sarah (contralto)
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus (Choir)
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Wright, Simon (Conductor)
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus (Choir)
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Wright, Simon (Conductor)
Elgar, Edward
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Judd, James (Conductor)
Judd, James (Conductor)
| | 11 | Military March No. 4 in G Major, Op. 39, "Pomp and Circumstance" | 05:14 |
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Judd, James (Conductor)
Judd, James (Conductor)
Total Playing Time: 02:26:56