Orchestral Works

Tracklist

• CD 1
• 1
  Sinfonia da Requiem, op. 20: I. Lacrymosa
  9:19
• 2
  Sinfonia da Requiem, op. 20: II. Dies irae
  4:50
• 3
  Sinfonia da Requiem, op. 20: III. Requiem aeternam
  7:26
• 4
  Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33: Dawn
  3:44
• 5
  Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33: Sunday Morning
  3:44
• 6
  Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33: Moonlight
  4:35
• 7
  Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33: Passacaglia
  7:57
• 8
  Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33: Storm
  4:24
• 9
  The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Theme (Allegro maestoso e largamente)
  1:56
• 10
  The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. A: Flutes and piccolo
  0:35
• 11
  The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. B: Oboes (Lento)
  1:07
• 12
  The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. C: Clarinets (Moderato)
  0:39
• 13
  The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. D: Bassoons (Allegro alla marcia)
  0:57
• 14
  The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. E: Violins (Brillante: alla polacca)
  0:36
• 15
  The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. F: Violas (Meno mosso)
  1:16
• 16
  The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. G: Cellos
  0:59
• 17
  The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. H: Double basses (Cominciando lento ma poco a poco accel. al Allegro)
  1:02
• 18
  The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. I: Harp (Maestoso)
  0:49
• 19
  The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. J: Horns (L'istesso tempo)
  0:52
• 20
  The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. K: Trumpets (Vivace)
  0:30
• 21
  The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var L: Trombones and bass tuba (Allegro pomposo)
  1:06
• 22
  The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var M: Percussion (Moderato)
  1:58
• 23
  The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Fugue (Allegro molto)
  2:45
• CD 2
• 1
  Canadian Carnival,, op. 19
  14:08
• 2
  Diversions, op. 21: Theme
  1:18
• 3
  Diversions, op. 21: Variation I: Recitative
  1:38
• 4
  Diversions, op. 21: Variation II: Romance
  1:20
• 5
  Diversions, op. 21: Variation III: March
  1:14
• 6
  Diversions, op. 21: Variation IV: Arabesque
  1:50
• 7
  Diversions, op. 21: Variation V: Chant
  1:47
• 8
  Diversions, op. 21: Variation VI: Nocturne
  2:00
• 9
  Diversions, op. 21: Variation VII: Badinerie
  1:20
• 10
  Diversions, op. 21: Variation VIII: Burlesque
  1:36
• 11
  Diversions, op. 21: Variation IX: Toccata I - Toccata II - Cadenza
  2:48
• 12
  Diversions, op. 21: Variation X: Adagio
  4:00
• 13
  Diversions, op. 21: Variation XI: Finale (Tarantella)
  2:33
• 14
  Scottish Ballad,, op. 26
  15:23
• 15
  An American Overture,, op. 27
  10:35
• 16
  Occasional Overture,, op. 38
  7:18
• 17
  The Building of the House,, op. 79
  5:02
• CD 3
• 1
  Piano Concerto, op. 13: I. Toccata
  12:31
• 2
  Piano Concerto, op. 13: II. Waltz
  5:10
• 3
  Piano Concerto, op. 13: III. Impromptu
  8:47
• 4
  Piano Concerto, op. 13: IV. March
  9:09
• 5
  Violin Concerto, op. 15: I. Moderato con moto
  8:33
• 6
  Violin Concerto, op. 15: II. Vivace
  8:26
• 7
  Violin Concerto, op. 15: III. Passacaglia (Andante lento - Un poco meno mosso)
  14:12
• 8
  Young Apollo, op. 16
  7:37
• CD 4
• 1
  Simple Symphony, op. 4: I. Boisterous Bourrée
  2:55
• 2
  Simple Symphony, op. 4: II. Playful Pizzicato
  3:22
• 3
  Simple Symphony, op. 4: III. Sentimental Sarabande
  8:30
• 4
  Simple Symphony, op. 4: IV. Frolicsome Finale
  3:03
• 5
  Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Introduction and Theme
  2:08
• 6
  Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 1: Adagio
  2:24
• 7
  Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 2: March
  1:09
• 8
  Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 3: Romance
  1:41
• 9
  Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 4: Aria italiana
  1:21
• 10
  Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 5: Bourrée classique
  1:18
• 11
  Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 6: Wiener Walzer
  3:00
• 12
  Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 7: Moto perpetuo
  1:09
• 13
  Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 8: Funeral March
  3:42
• 14
  Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 9: Chant
  1:44
• 15
  Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 10: Fugue and Finale
  7:24
• 16
  Prelude and Fugue, op. 29
  8:55
• 17
  Lachrymae, op. 48a
  16:20
• CD 5
• 1
  Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: I. The Tournament
  4:13
• 2
  Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: II. The Lute Song
  4:43
• 3
  Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances - March
  0:48
• 4
  Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances - Coranto
  1:07
• 5
  Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances - Pavane
  2:16
• 6
  Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances - Morris Dance
  1:02
• 7
  Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances - Galliard
  1:54
• 8
  Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances - Lavolta
  2:07
• 9
  Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: IV. Gloriana moritura
  7:46
• 10
  Cello Symphony, op. 68: I. Allegro maestoso
  13:25
• 11
  Cello Symphony, op. 68: II. Presto inquieto
  4:00
• 12
  Cello Symphony, op. 68: III. Adagio
  8:45
• 13
  Cello Symphony, op. 68: III. Cadenza
  3:21
• 14
  Cello Symphony, op. 68: IV. Passacaglia (Andante allegro)
  8:12
• 15
  Men of Goodwill
  8:30
• CD 6
• 1
  Sinfonietta, op. 1: I. Poco presto ed agitato
  4:13
• 2
  Sinfonietta, op. 1: II. Andante lento
  6:38
• 3
  Sinfonietta, op. 1: III. Tarantella: Presto vivace
  3:55
• 4
  Russian Funeral
  5:41
• 5
  Suite on English Folk Tunes: 'A time there was...', op. 90: I. Cakes and Ale
  2:32
• 6
  Suite on English Folk Tunes: 'A time there was...', op. 90: II. The Bitter Withy
  2:56
• 7
  Suite on English Folk Tunes: 'A time there was...', op. 90: III. Hankin Booby
  2:30
• 8
  Suite on English Folk Tunes: 'A time there was...', op. 90: IV. Hunt and Squirrel
  1:18
• 9
  Suite on English Folk Tunes: 'A time there was...', op. 90: V. Lord Melbourne
  5:29
• 10
  Matinées musicales, op. 24: March
  2:48
• 11
  Matinées musicales, op. 24: Nocturne
  4:31
• 12
  Matinées musicales, op. 24: Waltz
  1:58
• 13
  Matinées musicales, op. 24: Pantomime
  3:37
• 14
  Matinées musicales, op. 24: Moto perpetuo
  2:54
• 15
  Matinées musicales, op. 24: March
  1:31
• 16
  Matinées musicales, op. 24: Canzonetta
  3:04
• 17
  Matinées musicales, op. 24: Tirolese
  2:07
• 18
  Matinées musicales, op. 24: Bolero
  2:06
• 19
  Matinées musicales, op. 24: Tarantella
  2:20
• 20
  Rossini Suite: I. Allegro brillante
  2:00
• 21
  Rossini Suite: II. Allegretto
  2:10
• 22
  Rossini Suite: III. Allegretto
  2:06
• 23
  Rossini Suite: IV. Bolero (Allegro moderato)
  2:02
• 24
  Rossini Suite: V. Allegro con brio
  1:17
• CD 7
• 1
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Prelude
  2:16
• 2
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: The Fool and the Dwarf
  1:50
• 3
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: March and Courtier's Dance
  3:34
• 4
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Entry of the Pages and the Four Kings
  2:21
• 5
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Variation of the King of the North
  1:28
• 6
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Variation of the King of the East
  2:41
• 7
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Variation of the King of the West
  1:05
• 8
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Variation of the King of the South
  1:37
• 9
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: The Kings bow before the Emperor
  0:58
• 10
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Variation of Princess Belle Epine
  3:15
• 11
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Variation of Princess Belle Rose and Pas de Deux
  5:53
• 12
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: The Kings and Belle Rose
  1:56
• 13
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Belle Epine and the Four Kings
  2:30
• 14
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: The Rage of the Kings
  1:45
• 15
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Entry of the Four Winged Frogs
  3:27
• 16
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Introduction: Belle Rose borne in by the Frogs
  1:29
• 17
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Waltz: Clouds, Stars and Moon
  5:08
• 18
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Belle Rose borne in by the Frogs
  0:42
• 19
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Entrée: Sea Horses, Fish Creatures and Waves
  1:52
• 20
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Variation: Sea Horses
  1:27
• 21
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Variation: Fish Creatures
  3:21
• 22
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Coda
  2:01
• 23
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Belle Rose borne in by the Frogs
  0:41
• 24
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Pas des deux: Male and Female Flames
  1:21
• 25
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Variation: Male Flame
  1:08
• 26
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Variation: Female Flame
  1:19
• 27
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Coda
  1:47
• 28
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Belle Rose, exhausted, borne in by the Frogs
  1:03
• 29
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Belle Rose in darkness
  2:03
• 30
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: The Pagodas
  4:51
• 31
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: The Salamander
  3:15
• 32
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Pas des deux: The Prince and Belle Rose
  4:52
• 33
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Belle Rose hunts for the Prince
  2:47
• CD 8
• 1
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Empress Belle Epine
  4:43
• 2
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: The Old Emperor
  3:05
• 3
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Appearance of Belle Rose and the Salamander
  1:56
• 4
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Transformation
  4:25
• 5
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Pas de six: Entrée
  2:00
• 6
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Variation I: Pas de deux
  3:46
• 7
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Variation II: Girl's Solo
  1:05
• 8
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Variation III: Boy's Solo
  1:04
• 9
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Pas de trois
  1:53
• 10
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Coda
  1:21
• 11
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Pas de caractère: The Emperor and the Fool
  1:47
• 12
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Pas de deux: Belle Rose and the Prince of the Pagodas
  4:03
• 13
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Variation IV: The Prince
  1:07
• 14
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Variation V: Belle Rose
  2:25
• 15
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Finale
  4:31
• 16
  The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Apotheosis
  1:37

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Release credits

• Andrew Keener
  producer [20-24]
• Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
  performing orchestra [5-7]
• Boys of the Paisley Abbey Choir
  choir vocals [21, 24]
• Britten Sinfonia
  performing orchestra [1-3]
• Christopher van Kampen
  cello [6]
• City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  performing orchestra [2.1-17, 3.1-4, 3.8, 6.4-9]
• City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Chorus
  choir vocals [17]
• City of London Sinfonia
  performing orchestra [10-14]
• Colin Matthews
  producer [7.1-33, 8.1-16]
• Daniel Harding
  conductor [1-3]
• David Mottley
  producer [5-7]
• David Purser
  trombone [2]
• David R. Murray
  producer [6.4, 2.2-13, 2.17]
• Det Norske Kammerorkester
  performing orchestra [1-17]
• English Chamber Orchestra
  performing orchestra [10-19]
• Felix Kok
  violin [8]
• Gareth Hulse
  oboe [11]
• Helen Tunstall
  harp [21]
• Ida Haendel
  solo [5], violin [5, 5-7]
• Iona Brown
  conductor [1-17]
• James Holland
  percussion [30]
• Jeremy Ballard
  violin [8]
• John Chimes
  timpani [8]
• John Constable
  keyboard [30]
• John Fraser
  producer [15]
• John Harle
  alto saxophone [8.2, 7.3]
• John Miller
  trumpet [11]
• John Orford
  bassoon [15]
• John Willan
  producer [6.5-9, 3.8, 2.1, 2.14-16]
• Joy Farrall
  clarinet [21]
• Kevin Nutty
  membranophone [8]
• Lars Anders Tomter
  viola [17]
• Leif Ove Andsnes
  piano [1-4]
• Libor Pešek
  conductor [1-23]
• London Sinfonietta
  performing orchestra [7.1-33, 8.1-16]
• Michael Sheady
  balance [3.8, 5.15, 6.5-9, 2.1, 2.14-16]
• Michael Thompson
  horn [6]
• Michal Kaznowski
  cello [8]
• Mike Clements
  balance [6.4, 8.1-16, 2.2-13, 2.17, 7.1-33, 3.1-4], engineer [20-24]
• Minnesota Orchestra
  performing orchestra [15]
• Neil Mackie
  tenor vocals [20-24]
• Neville Boyling
  balance [5-7]
• Nona Liddell
  violin [8.6, 7.29]
• Oliver Knussen
  conductor [7.1-33, 8.1-16], producer [8.1-16, 7.1-33]
• Paavo Berglund
  conductor [5-7]
• Paavo Järvi
  conductor [1-4]
• Peter Cole
  viola [8]
• Peter Donohoe
  piano [2.2-13, 3.8]
• Richard Hickox
  conductor [10-14]
• Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
  performing orchestra [5.1-9, 1.1-23]
• Scottish Chamber Orchestra
  performing orchestra [20-24]
• Sebastian Bell
  concert flute [4]
• Simon Rattle
  conductor [6.4-9, 3.8, 2.1-17]
• Sir Alexander Gibson
  conductor [10-19]
• Sir Neville Marriner
  conductor [15]
• Stephen Frost
  editor [4]
• Steuart Bedford
  conductor [20-24], piano [20-24]
• Steven Isserlis
  cello [10-14]
• Tony Harrison
  producer [1-4]
• Wesley Warren
  trumpet [1]
• 湯浅卓雄
  conductor [1-9]
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