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)
1 Military March No. 1 in D Major, Op. 39, "Pomp and Circumstance" 06:13
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Judd, James (Conductor)
Nishizaki, Takako (violin)
Jandó, Jenő (piano)
2 Salut d'amour (Liebesgrüss), Op. 12 (version for violin and piano) 03:06
Nishizaki, Takako (violin)
Jandó, Jenő (piano)
Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
3 Cockaigne, Op. 40, "In London Town" 15:25
Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
Kliegel, Maria (cello)
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)
Donohoe, Peter (piano)
Maggini Quartet (Ensemble)
5 Piano Quintet in A Minor, Op. 84: III. Andante - Allegro 10:11
Donohoe, Peter (piano)
Maggini Quartet (Ensemble)
English Northern Philharmonia (Orchestra)
Lloyd-Jones, David (Conductor)
6 Sospiri, Op. 70 04:28
English Northern Philharmonia (Orchestra)
Lloyd-Jones, David (Conductor)
Lamsma, Simone (violin)
Miura, Yurie (piano)
7 Violin Sonata in E Minor, Op. 82: I. Allegro 08:02
Lamsma, Simone (violin)
Miura, Yurie (piano)
Vaughn, Jonathan (organ)
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)
Kang, Dong-Suk (violin)
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)
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
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)
Disc 2
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Hurst, George (Conductor)
1 Imperial March, Op. 32 04:26
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
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)
3 Symphony No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 63: III. Rondo 08:13
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Downes, Edward (Conductor)
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Hurst, George (Conductor)
4 Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, "Enigma": Var. 9 (Nimrod) 03:29
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Hurst, George (Conductor)
Elgar, Edward
Elgar, Edward - Lyricist
Vaughn, Jonathan (organ)
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)
Elgar, Edward
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
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)
Capella Istropolitana (Orchestra)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
7 Serenade in E Minor, Op. 20: I. Allegro piacevole 03:17
Capella Istropolitana (Orchestra)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
Elgar, Edward
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)
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)
Elgar, Edward
Capella Istropolitana (Orchestra)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
9 Introduction and Allegro, Op. 47 14:54
Capella Istropolitana (Orchestra)
Leaper, Adrian (Conductor)
Elgar, Edward
Browning, Elizabeth Barrett - Lyricist
Garnett, Richard - Lyricist
Noel, Roden Berkeley Wriothesley - Lyricist
Gordon, Adam Lindsay - Lyricist
Elgar, Caroline Alice Roberts - Lyricist
Connolly, Sarah (contralto)
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)
Elgar, Edward
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
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)

Total Playing Time: 02:26:56