British Music
Compilation by Simon Rattle
Released 20 October 2009
Tracklist
- CD 1
- 1Enigma Variations, op. 36: Theme (Andante)Sir Edward Elgar1:29
- 2Enigma Variations, op. 36: I. C.A.E. (The Composer's Wife)Sir Edward Elgar2:03
- 30:49
- 41:27
- 5Enigma Variations, op. 36: IV. W.M.B. (William Meath Baker)Sir Edward Elgar0:28
- 6Enigma Variations, op. 36: V. R.P.A. (Richard Penroes Arnold)Sir Edward Elgar2:13
- 7Enigma Variations, op. 36: VI. Ysobel (Isabel Fitton)Sir Edward Elgar1:20
- 8Enigma Variations, op. 36: VII. Troyte (Troyte Griffith)Sir Edward Elgar1:03
- 9Enigma Variations, op. 36: VIII. W.N. (Winifred Norbury)Sir Edward Elgar2:08
- 10Enigma Variations, op. 36: IX. Nimrod (A.J. Jaeger)Sir Edward Elgar4:21
- 11Enigma Variations, op. 36: X. Intermezzo: Dorabella (Dora Penny)Sir Edward Elgar2:49
- 120:56
- 13Enigma Variations, op. 36: XII. B.G.N. (Basil G. Nevinson)Sir Edward Elgar3:05
- 14Enigma Variations, op. 36: XIII. Romanza: *** (Lady Mary Lygon)Sir Edward Elgar2:58
- 15Enigma Variations, op. 36: XIV. Finale: E.D.U. (The Composer)Sir Edward Elgar5:29
- 16Grania and Diarmid, op. 42: I. Incidental MusicSir Edward Elgar3:02
- 17Grania and Diarmid, op. 42: II. Funeral MarchSir Edward Elgar6:52
- 183:14
- 19Falstaff, symphonic study in C minor, op. 68: II. Eastcheap – Gadshill – The Boar's Head. Revelry and sleepSir Edward Elgar13:13
- 202:29
- 21Falstaff, symphonic study in C minor, op. 68: III. Falstaff's march – The return through GloucestershireSir Edward Elgar4:18
- 22Falstaff, symphonic study in C minor, op. 68: III. Interlude: Gloucestershire. Shallow's orchard – The new king – The hurried ride to LondonSir Edward Elgar2:54
- 23Falstaff, symphonic study in C minor, op. 68: IV. King Henry V's progress – The repudiation of Falstaff, and his deathSir Edward Elgar9:59
- CD 2
- 1Violin Concerto in B minor, op. 61: I. AllegroSir Edward Elgar18:11
- 2Violin Concerto in B minor, op. 61: II. AndanteSir Edward Elgar14:29
- 321:30
- 4The Lark AscendingRalph Vaughan Williams17:39
- CD 3
- 1Cello Concerto: I. ModeratoSir William Walton9:00
- 2Cello Concerto: II. Allegro appassionatoSir William Walton6:46
- 313:57
- 4The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. PreludeSir Edward Elgar10:19
- 5The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, I. Jesu, Maria – I am near to death (Gerontius)Sir Edward Elgar3:18
- 6The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, II. So pray for me - Kyrie eleison - Holy Mary, pray for him (Gerontius, semi-chorus, chorus)Sir Edward Elgar2:45
- 7The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, III. Rouse thee, my fainting soul (Gerontius, chorus)Sir Edward Elgar3:50
- 8The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus (Gerontius)Sir Edward Elgar4:53
- 92:09
- 10The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, VI. Rescue him, O Lord (chorus, Gerontius, semi-chorus)Sir Edward Elgar2:13
- 111:33
- 12The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, VIII. Proficiscere, anima Christiana (Priest)Sir Edward Elgar1:55
- 13The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IX. Go in the name of Angels (chorus, Priest, semi-chorus)Sir Edward Elgar1:16
- 14The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, X. Go forth upon thy journey (Priest, chorus, semi-chorus)Sir Edward Elgar3:19
- CD 4
- 1The Dream of Gerontius, Op.38, Part II: IntroductionSir Edward Elgar1:48
- 22:58
- 31:18
- 42:15
- 5The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. It is a member of that family (Soul, Angel)Sir Edward Elgar6:02
- 60:41
- 70:48
- 8The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VII. Dispossessed, aside thrust (chorus, Angel)Sir Edward Elgar1:26
- 92:15
- 102:06
- 111:17
- 12The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, XI. Praise to the Holiest (semi-chorus, chorus, Angel)Sir Edward Elgar2:43
- 13The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, XII. The sound is like the rushing of the wind (Soul)Sir Edward Elgar0:16
- 140:30
- 15The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, XIV. They sing of thy approaching agony (Angel, semi-chorus, Soul, chorus)Sir Edward Elgar0:49
- 16The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, XV. But hark! a grand mysterious harmony (Soul)Sir Edward Elgar0:46
- 170:24
- 186:53
- 19The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, XVIII. Thy judgment now is near (Angel, Soul)Sir Edward Elgar3:15
- 20The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, XIX. Jesu! By that shuddering dread (Angel of the Agony, Soul)Sir Edward Elgar4:54
- 21The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, XX. Be merciful, be gracious (semi-chorus, chorus)Sir Edward Elgar0:56
- 221:16
- 233:17
- 24The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, XXIII. Lord, Thou hast been our refuge (Angel, chorus, semi-chorus)Sir Edward Elgar1:08
- 25The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, XXIV. Softly and gently (Angel, chorus, semi-chorus)Sir Edward Elgar7:02
- 26Pomp and Circumstance Marches, op. 39: March no. 4 in G majorSir Edward Elgar4:57
- CD 5
- 1Symphony No. 1 in B flat minor: I: Allegro assaiSir William Walton14:23
- 2Symphony No. 1 in B flat minor: II: Presto, con maliziaSir William Walton6:04
- 3Symphony No. 1 in B flat minor: III: Andante con malinconiaSir William Walton11:11
- 4Symphony No. 1 in B flat minor: IV: Maestoso - Brioso ed ardentemente - Vivacissimo - MaestosoSir William Walton12:26
- 5Belshazzar's Feast: Thus Spake IsaiahSir William Walton10:39
- 6Belshazzar's Feast: Babylon Was a Great CitySir William Walton8:59
- 7Belshazzar's Feast: Thus in Babylon, the Mighty CitySir William Walton3:11
- 8Belshazzar's Feast: And in That Same Hour as They FeastedSir William Walton1:45
- 95:54
- 10Belshazzar's Feast: Then Sing Aloud to God Our Strength: AllegroSir William Walton3:53
- CD 6
- 17:25
- 28:59
- 34:02
- 48:02
- 59:35
- 66:04
- 77:02
- 8Pluto, the RenewerColin Matthews6:12
- CD 7
- 1On Wenlock Edge: I. On Wenlock EdgeRalph Vaughan Williams3:49
- 2On Wenlock Edge: II. From far, from eve and morningRalph Vaughan Williams2:00
- 3On Wenlock Edge: III. Is my team ploughingRalph Vaughan Williams3:35
- 4On Wenlock Edge: IV. Oh, when I was in love with youRalph Vaughan Williams0:45
- 5On Wenlock Edge: V. Bredon HillRalph Vaughan Williams7:08
- 6On Wenlock Edge: VI. ClunRalph Vaughan Williams3:06
- 7Songs of Travel: I. The VagabondRalph Vaughan Williams3:03
- 8Songs of Travel: II. Let beauty awakeRalph Vaughan Williams1:41
- 9Songs of Travel: III. The Roadside FireRalph Vaughan Williams2:20
- 10Songs of Travel: IV. Youth and LoveRalph Vaughan Williams3:17
- 11Songs of Travel: V. In DreamsRalph Vaughan Williams2:36
- 12Songs of Travel: VI. The infinite shining heavensRalph Vaughan Williams2:06
- 13Songs of Travel: VII. Whither must I wanderRalph Vaughan Williams3:49
- 14Songs of Travel: VIII. Bright is the ring of wordsRalph Vaughan Williams1:55
- 15Songs of Travel: IX. I have trod the upward and the downward slopeRalph Vaughan Williams2:11
- 16Guitar Concerto, op. 67: I. AllegroSir Malcolm Arnold6:27
- 17Guitar Concerto, op. 67: II. Lento - Vivace - LentoSir Malcolm Arnold11:36
- 18Guitar Concerto, op. 67: III. Con brioSir Malcolm Arnold4:37
- 19Flourish with Fireworks, op. 22Oliver Knussen4:08
- CD 8
- 1In a Nutshell: I. Arrival Platform HumletPercy Grainger2:36
- 2In a Nutshell: II. Gay but WistfulPercy Grainger2:57
- 3In a Nutshell: III. PastoralPercy Grainger9:01
- 4In a Nutshell: IV. The Gum-Suckers MarchPercy Grainger4:16
- 5Train MusicPercy Grainger1:35
- 6Country GardensPercy Grainger2:36
- 7Miroirs: La vallée des cloches (Très lent)Percy Grainger5:29
- 8Lincolnshire Posy: I. Lisbon (Sailor's Song)Percy Grainger1:27
- 92:44
- 104:43
- 111:41
- 12Lincolnshire Posy: V. Lord Melbourne (War Song)Percy Grainger3:41
- 13Lincolnshire Posy: VI. he Lost Lady Found (Dance Song)Percy Grainger2:28
- 14Pagodes from EstampesPercy Grainger5:56
- 15The WarriorsPercy Grainger18:41
- CD 9
- 1Asyla: I.Thomas Adès5:32
- 2Asyla: II.Thomas Adès6:00
- 3Asyla: III. EcstasioThomas Adès6:21
- 4Asyla: IV.Thomas Adès4:38
- 5Odyssey: IntroductionNicholas Maw8:16
- 6Odyssey: Part INicholas Maw11:52
- 7Odyssey: Part IINicholas Maw12:14
- CD 10
- 1Odyssey: Part IIINicholas Maw30:56
- 2Odyssey: Part IVNicholas Maw18:06
- 3Odyssey: EpilogueNicholas Maw13:51
- CD 11
- 1Drowned OutMark‐Anthony Turnage22:33
- 2KaiMark‐Anthony Turnage23:06
- 3Three Screaming PopesMark‐Anthony Turnage15:47
- 4MomentumMark‐Anthony Turnage10:43
- 5CeresMark‐Anthony Turnage6:40
More by Simon Rattle
Release credits
- performing orchestra [4.26, 6.1-8, 11.5]
- performing orchestra [3.1-14, 10.1-3, 1.1-23, 5.1-10, 2.1-4, 7.1-19, 8.1-15, 11.1-4, 4.1-25, 9.1-7]
- choir vocals [5-10]
- mezzo-soprano vocals [19]
- producer [2.1-4, 7.16-18]
- engineer [4], producer [1.1-17, 4.1-25, 11.1, 11.3, 8.1-15, 5.1-10, 3.4-14]
- tenor vocals [19]
- producer [1-15]
- guitar [16-18]
- cello [1-3]
- balance [8.7, 4.1-25, 2.1-4, 3.4-14, 7.1-18]
- balance [1.1-17, 8.1-6, 8.8-15, 4.26, 9.1-4, 11.1, 11.3-5, 5.1-10, 6.1-8, 7.19]
- balance [1.18-23, 10.1-3, 11.2, 9.5-7, 3.1-3]
- producer [4], violin [1-4]
- tenor vocals [1-6]
- choir vocals [7-8]
- conductor
- producer [10.1-3, 11.2, 3.1-3, 9.5-7, 1.18-23]
- baritone vocals [7-15]
- producer [19]
- producer [11.5, 4.26, 6.1-8]
- choir vocals [5-10], solo [9]
- baritone vocals [5-10]
- producer [1-4]
- cello [2]
Issues
B11x CD20 October 2009