British Music

Compilation by Sir Charles Groves

Released 2015

Tracklist

  • CD 1: Suites: Nursery / Severn / The Crown of India / etc
  • 1
    Nursery Suite: I. Aubade
    Sir Edward Elgar
    4:47
  • 2
    Nursery Suite: II. The Serious Doll
    Sir Edward Elgar
    3:11
  • 3
    Nursery Suite: III. Busy-ness
    Sir Edward Elgar
    2:18
  • 4
    Nursery Suite: IV. The Sad Doll
    Sir Edward Elgar
    1:52
  • 5
    Nursery Suite: V. The Wagon
    Sir Edward Elgar
    1:45
  • 6
    Nursery Suite: VI. The Merry Doll
    Sir Edward Elgar
    1:32
  • 7
    Nursery Suite: VII. Dreaming
    Sir Edward Elgar
    3:11
  • 8
    Nursery Suite: Envoy
    Sir Edward Elgar
    4:31
  • 9
    Funeral March from "Grania and Diarmid"
    Sir Edward Elgar
    7:19
  • 10
    Severn Suite: I. Worcester Castle
    Sir Edward Elgar
    2:34
  • 11
    Severn Suite: II. Tournament
    Sir Edward Elgar
    4:15
  • 12
    Severn Suite: III. Cathedral
    Sir Edward Elgar
    3:30
  • 13
    Severn Suite: IV. Commandery
    Sir Edward Elgar
    5:53
  • 14
    Severn Suite: V. Coda
    Sir Edward Elgar
    2:05
  • 15
    Meditation from "The Light of Life"
    Sir Edward Elgar
    7:27
  • 16
    Woodland interlude from "Caractacus"
    Sir Edward Elgar
    2:22
  • 17
    The Crown of India: Ia. Introduction
    Sir Edward Elgar
    2:06
  • 18
    The Crown of India: Ib. Dance of Nautch Girls
    Sir Edward Elgar
    3:06
  • 19
    The Crown of India: II. Menuetto
    Sir Edward Elgar
    2:11
  • 20
    The Crown of India: III. Warriors' Dance
    Sir Edward Elgar
    2:17
  • 21
    The Crown of India: IV. Intermezzo
    Sir Edward Elgar
    3:20
  • 22
    The Crown of India: V. March of the Mogul Emperors
    Sir Edward Elgar
    4:05
  • CD 2: Elgar: The Black Knight / Spanish Serenade / The Snow / Fly, Singing Bird / Imperial March / Triumphant March
  • 1
    The Black Knight, op. 25: Scene I. "'Twas Pentecost"
    Edward Elgar
    6:03
  • 2
    The Black Knight, op. 25: Scene II. "To the barrier of the fight"
    Edward Elgar
    6:10
  • 3
    The Black Knight, op. 25: Scene III. "Pipe and viol all call the dances"
    Edward Elgar
    8:36
  • 4
    The Black Knight, op. 25: Scene IV. "To the sumptuous banquet
    Edward Elgar
    14:46
  • 5
    Spanish Serenade, op. 23
    Edward Elgar
    5:08
  • 6
    The Snow, op. 26 no. 1
    Edward Elgar
    6:04
  • 7
    Fly, Singing Bird op. 26 no. 2
    Edward Elgar
    4:09
  • 8
    Imperial March op. 32
    Edward Elgar
    5:09
  • 9
    Triumphant March
    Edward Elgar
    7:15
  • CD 3: Elgar: The Light of Life
  • 1
    The Light of Life op 29: 1. Meditation
    Edward Elgar
    5:53
  • 2
    The Light of Life op 29: 2. Seek Him that maketh the seven stars
    Edward Elgar
    7:10
  • 3
    The Light of Life op 29: 3. As Jesus passed by
    Edward Elgar
    1:33
  • 4
    The Light of Life op 29: 4. Be not extreme, O Lord
    Edward Elgar
    3:44
  • 5
    The Light of Life op 29: 5. Neither hath this man sinned
    Edward Elgar
    2:40
  • 6
    The Light of Life op 29: 6. Light out of darkness
    Edward Elgar
    4:44
  • 7
    The Light of Life op 29: 7. And when He had thus spoken
    Edward Elgar
    1:11
  • 8
    The Light of Life op 29: 8. Doubt not thy Father's care!
    Edward Elgar
    2:23
  • 9
    The Light of Life op 29: 9. He went his way therefore
    Edward Elgar
    5:08
  • 10
    The Light of Life op 29: 10. As a spirit didst Thou pass before mine eyes
    Edward Elgar
    5:12
  • 11
    The Light of Life op 29: 11. They brought him to the Pharisees
    Edward Elgar
    2:41
  • 12
    The Light of Life op 29: 12. Thou only hast the words of life
    Edward Elgar
    2:26
  • 13
    The Light of Life op 29: 13. But the Jews did not believe
    Edward Elgar
    4:06
  • 14
    The Light of Life op 29: 14. Woe to the shepherds of the flock
    Edward Elgar
    3:35
  • 15
    The Light of Life op 29: 15. Jesus heard that they had cast him out
    Edward Elgar
    2:09
  • 16
    The Light of Life op 29: 15. (sic) I am the Good Shepherd
    Edward Elgar
    4:24
  • 17
    The Light of Life op 29: 16. Light of the World, we know Thy praise
    Edward Elgar
    4:58
  • CD 4: Elgar: Caractacus, op. 35 / Coronation March / Enigma Variations (1)
  • 1
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene I. "Watchmen, Alert!" (British Host)
    Edward Elgar
    6:03
  • 2
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene I. "Watchmen, Alert! The king is here" (Caractacus, Sentries)
    Edward Elgar
    5:47
  • 3
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene I. "Father! Sire and king" (Eigen, Caractacus, Orbin, Sentries)
    Edward Elgar
    2:40
  • 4
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene I. "At eve to the Greenwood" (Eigen)
    Edward Elgar
    3:03
  • 5
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene I. "On the ocean and the river" (Orbin, Caractacus, Eigen)
    Edward Elgar
    2:40
  • 6
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene I. "Rest, weary monarch" (Sprits of the Hill, Sentries)
    Edward Elgar
    3:27
  • 7
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene II. "Tread the mystic circle around" (Arch-Druid, Druids, Druid Maidens)
    Edward Elgar
    5:47
  • 8
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene II. "Lord of Dread" (Arch-Druid, Orbin, Druids, Druid Maidens, Caractacus)
    Edward Elgar
    2:49
  • 9
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene II. "Bard, What read Ye?" (Caractacus, Soldiers, Arch-Druid, Orbin)
    Edward Elgar
    8:15
  • 10
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene II. "Leap to the light" (Caractacus, Soldiers, Arch-Druid, Orbin)
    Edward Elgar
    5:15
  • 11
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene II. "Hence, ere the Druid's wrath is woke" (Druids, Druid Maidens, Orbin, Soldiers)
    Edward Elgar
    2:57
  • 12
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene III. Introduction (Woodland Interlude)
    Edward Elgar
    2:13
  • 13
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene III. "Come! beneath our woodland bow'rs" (Youths, Maidens)
    Edward Elgar
    1:15
  • 14
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene III. "O'er-arched by leaves" (Eigen, Orbin)
    Edward Elgar
    4:06
  • 15
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene III. "Last night beneath sacred oak" (Orbin)
    Edward Elgar
    1:57
  • 16
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene III. "Come! beneath our woodland bow'rs" (Youths, Maidens, Orbin, Eigen)
    Edward Elgar
    6:12
  • 17
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene IV. "Wild rumours shake our calm retreat" (Maidens)
    Edward Elgar
    2:25
  • 18
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene IV. "When the glow of the evening had died" (Eigen, Maidens)
    Edward Elgar
    2:31
  • 19
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene IV. "We were gather'd by the river" (Soldiers)
    Edward Elgar
    2:09
  • 20
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene IV. "O my soldiers, tell me truly" (Caractacus, Soldiers)
    Edward Elgar
    3:48
  • CD 5: Elgar: Caractacus, op. 35 / Coronation March / Enigma Variations (2)
  • 1
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene V. "Captive Britons, see them!" (Druid Maidens, A Bard)
    Edward Elgar
    4:01
  • 2
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene VI. The march triumphal thunders (chorus)
    Edward Elgar
    7:32
  • 3
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene VI. "Unbind his hands" (Claudius)
    Edward Elgar
    1:09
  • 4
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene VI. "Heap torment upon torment" (Caractacus, Eigen, Orbin)
    Edward Elgar
    4:08
  • 5
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene VI. "Slay, slay the Briton" (Roman Citizens, Claudius)
    Edward Elgar
    0:34
  • 6
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene VI. "I plead not for myself" (Caractacus, Orbin, Eigen, Roman Citizens, Claudius)
    Edward Elgar
    2:33
  • 7
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene VI. "Grace from the Roman!" (Eigen, Claudius, Orbin, Caractacus)
    Edward Elgar
    2:50
  • 8
    Caractacus, op. 35: Scene VI. "The clang of arms is over (chorus)
    Edward Elgar
    4:43
  • 9
    Coronation March, op. 65
    Edward Elgar
    10:45
  • 10
    Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma", op. 36: Theme
    Edward Elgar
    1:36
  • 11
    Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma", op. 36: 1. C.A.E. (the composer's...
    Edward Elgar
    1:41
  • 12
    Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma", op. 36: 2. H.D.S.-P. (Hew David S...
    Edward Elgar
    0:49
  • 13
    Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma", op. 36: 3. R.B.T. (Richard Baxter...
    Edward Elgar
    1:21
  • 14
    Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma", op. 36: 4. W.M.B. (William Meath ...
    Edward Elgar
    0:31
  • 15
    Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma", op. 36: 5. R.P.A. (Richard Penros...
    Edward Elgar
    2:02
  • 16
    Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma", op. 36: 6. Ysobel (Isabel Fitton)
    Edward Elgar
    1:17
  • 17
    Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma", op. 36: 7. Troyte (Troyte Griffith)
    Edward Elgar
    1:01
  • 18
    Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma", op. 36: 8. W.N. (Winifred Norbury)
    Edward Elgar
    1:43
  • 19
    Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma", op. 36: 9 Nimrod (A.J. Jaeger)
    Edward Elgar
    3:21
  • 20
    Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma", op. 36: 10. Intermezzo: Dorabella...
    Edward Elgar
    2:43
  • 21
    Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma", op. 36: 11. G.R.S. (George Robert...
    Edward Elgar
    1:00
  • 22
    Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma", op. 36: 12. B.G.N. (Basil G. Nevi...
    Edward Elgar
    2:53
  • 23
    Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma", op. 36: 13. Romanza: *** (Lady Ma...
    Edward Elgar
    2:55
  • 24
    Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma", op. 36: 14 Finale: E.D.U. (the co...
    Edward Elgar
    5:57
  • CD 6: Elgar: Violin Concerto / Pomp and Circumstance, military marches nos. 1 & 4
  • 1
    Violin Concerto in B minor, op. 61: 1. Allegro
    Edward Elgar
    18:06
  • 2
    Violin Concerto in B minor, op. 61: 2. Andante
    Edward Elgar
    11:38
  • 3
    Violin Concerto in B minor, op. 61: 3. Allegro molto - Cadenza (accompagnata:...
    Edward Elgar
    19:19
  • 4
    Military Marches, op. 39 "Pomp and Circumstance": No. 1 in D major
    Edward Elgar
    6:29
  • 5
    Military Marches, op. 39 "Pomp and Circumstance": No 4 in G major
    Edward Elgar
    5:21
  • CD 7: Delius: A Song of Summer / Eventyr / A Dance Rhapsody no. 1 / Paris: A Nocturne "The Song of a Great City"
  • 1
    A Song of Summer
    Frederick Delius
    9:40
  • 2
    Eventyr (Once Upon a Time)
    Frederick Delius
    15:36
  • 3
    A Dance Rhapsody no. 1
    Frederick Delius
    11:54
  • 4
    Paris: A Nocturne (The Song of a Great City)
    Frederick Delius
    20:18
  • CD 8: Delius: North County Sketches / Favourite Songs
  • 1
    Lebenstanz (Life's Dance)
    Frederick Delius
    15:22
  • 2
    North County Sketches: I. Autumn: The Wind Soughs In The Trees
    Frederick Delius
    7:26
  • 3
    North County Sketches: II. Winter Landscape
    Frederick Delius
    4:11
  • 4
    North County Sketches: III. Dance
    Frederick Delius
    6:47
  • 5
    North County Sketches: IV. The March Of Spring. Woodlands, Meadows and Silent...
    Frederick Delius
    8:24
  • 6
    Sea Drift: Once Paumanok
    Frederick Delius
    3:50
  • 7
    Sea Drift: Shine! Shine! Shine!
    Frederick Delius
    1:31
  • 8
    Sea Drift: Till Of A Sudden
    Frederick Delius
    2:38
  • 9
    Sea Drift: Blow! Blow! Blow!
    Frederick Delius
    1:57
  • 10
    Sea Drift: Yes, My Brother Stars!
    Frederick Delius
    4:05
  • 11
    Sea Drift: O Rising Stars!
    Frederick Delius
    1:36
  • 12
    Sea Drift: O Reckless Despairing Carols
    Frederick Delius
    6:26
  • 13
    Sea Drift: O Past! O Happy Life!
    Frederick Delius
    3:02
  • 14
    Cynara
    Frederick Delius
    9:32
  • CD 9: Delius: A Mass of Life / Songs of Sunset / An Arabesque (1)
  • 1
    Song of Sunset: A song of the setting sun! (Quietly)
    Frederick Delius
    3:06
  • 2
    Song of Sunset: Cease smiling, Dear! (With easy movement)
    Frederick Delius
    4:48
  • 3
    Song of Sunset: Pale amber sunlight falls (Slow)
    Frederick Delius
    3:56
  • 4
    Song of Sunset: Exceeding sorrow consumeth my sad heart! (Con tristezza. Not too slow)
    Frederick Delius
    3:47
  • 5
    Song of Sunset: By the sad waters of separation (With quiet movement)
    Frederick Delius
    4:31
  • 6
    Song of Sunset: See how the trees (Freshly)
    Frederick Delius
    3:17
  • 7
    Song of Sunset: I was not sorrowful (Very quietly but not too slow)
    Frederick Delius
    3:13
  • 8
    Song of Sunset: They are not long (Quietly)
    Frederick Delius
    2:58
  • 9
    An Arabesque
    Frederick Delius
    11:46
  • 10
    A Mass of Life, Part 1: I. O du mein Wille! (Animato, con fervore)
    Frederick Delius
    5:38
  • 11
    A Mass of Life, Part 1: II. Erhebt eure Herzen (Recit: Animoso, con alcuna licenza)
    Frederick Delius
    1:59
  • 12
    A Mass of Life, Part 1: III. In dein Auge schaute ich jüngst (Andante tranquillo con dolcezza)
    Frederick Delius
    14:06
  • 13
    A Mass of Life, Part 1: IV. Wehe mir! (Agitato ma moderato)
    Frederick Delius
    2:58
  • 14
    A Mass of Life, Part 1: V. Nacht ist est (Andante molto tranquillo)
    Frederick Delius
    9:00
  • CD 10: Delius: A Mass of Life / Songs of Sunset / An Arabesque (2)
  • 1
    A Mass of Life, Part 2: Auf den Bergen (On the Mountains) (Andante)
    Frederick Delius
    4:00
  • 2
    A Mass of Life, Part 2: I. Herauf! nun herauf (Con elevazione e vigore)
    Frederick Delius
    4:45
  • 3
    A Mass of Life, Part 2: II. Suße Leier! (Andante)
    Frederick Delius
    4:58
  • 4
    A Mass of Life, Part 2: III. Lento
    Frederick Delius
    4:31
  • 5
    A Mass of Life, Part 2: La la la
    Frederick Delius
    15:28
  • 6
    A Mass of Life, Part 2: IV. Heißer Mittag schläft (Lento molto)
    Frederick Delius
    14:46
  • 7
    A Mass of Life, Part 2: V. Gottes Weh ist tiefer (Allegro ma non troppo, con gravità)
    Frederick Delius
    3:42
  • 8
    A Mass of Life, Part 2: VI. Kommt! Laßt uns jetzo wandeln! (Largo, con solennità)
    Frederick Delius
    13:54
  • CD 11: Delius: Koanga / The Song of the High Hills (1)
  • 1
    Koanga, RT I/4, Prologue: "Ha, ha, ha … Stop! Stop! I am quite out of breath" (Chorus, Planters' Daughters, Uncle Joe)
    Frederick Delius
    6:20
  • 2
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 1: "Oh! I cannot sleep" (Palmyra, Simon Perez, The Slaves)
    Frederick Delius
    3:36
  • 3
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 1: "Ah! There's Palmyra" (Simon Perez, Palmyra, The Slaves)
    Frederick Delius
    3:19
  • 4
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 1: "But here comes Martinez" (Simon Perez, The Slaves, Don José Martinez, Palmyra)
    Frederick Delius
    1:52
  • 5
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 1: "O Voodoo Manian, my fathers from your graves avenge me" (Koanga, Palmyra, Don José, Simon Perez)
    Frederick Delius
    7:24
  • 6
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 1: "If you agree to work with us, Koanga" (Palmyra, Koanga, Don José, Simon Perez, The Slaves)
    Frederick Delius
    2:13
  • 7
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 1: "Agreed then, that's a bargain!" (Don José, Simon Perez, Clotilda, Palmyra, Koanga)
    Frederick Delius
    2:28
  • 8
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 1: "Oh gentle mistress, how gladly I served you" (Palmyra, Clotilda, Don José, Koanga, Simon Perez, The Slaves)
    Frederick Delius
    3:15
  • 9
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 2: "Now once in a way we are free for a day" (The Slaves)
    Frederick Delius
    3:02
  • 10
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 2: "He will meet her when the sun goes down" (The Slaves, Clotilda, Simon Perez)
    Frederick Delius
    3:39
  • 11
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 2: "How time flows on!" (Palmyra, Simon Perez, Clotilda, The Slaves)
    Frederick Delius
    6:07
  • 12
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 2: "The hour is near, when I to him my soul surrender" (Palmyra, The Slaves, Don José)
    Frederick Delius
    5:35
  • 13
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 2: "Far, far away, Palmyra, my people mourn for me" (Koanga, The Slaves, Clotilda, Simon Perez)
    Frederick Delius
    2:57
  • 14
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 2: La Calinda, "Hail to thee, mighty Prince!" (Palmyra, The Slaves, Koanga, Don José)
    Frederick Delius
    4:00
  • 15
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 2: "Where is Palmyra?" (Koanga, Don José)
    Frederick Delius
    1:32
  • 16
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 2: "Hear me, God Voodoo. I have betrayed my trust" (Koanga)
    Frederick Delius
    3:49
  • CD 12: Delius: Koanga / The Song of the High Hills (2)
  • 1
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 3: Introduction. Lento molto tranquillo -
    Frederick Delius
    2:19
  • 2
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 3: "Ah! Ah! … Onyame! Onyame! … Hougan, Hougan, Koanga comes" (The Slaves, Rangwan)
    Frederick Delius
    6:00
  • 3
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 3: "Come tell me, Rangwan, holy priest" (Koanga, Rangwan, The Slaves)
    Frederick Delius
    4:50
  • 4
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 3: Dance. Furioso - "See, he prays! Voodoo must hear him" (The Slaves)
    Frederick Delius
    4:14
  • 5
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 3: "Sick and pale the sun sinks down" (The Slaves)
    Frederick Delius
    1:41
  • 6
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 3: "Ah! I hear Palmyra's voice" (Palmyra, Koanga, The Slaves)
    Frederick Delius
    5:59
  • 7
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 3: "Fools you are to weep and wail!" (Don José, The Slaves)
    Frederick Delius
    4:24
  • 8
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 3: "Ah! Tell me where Koanga is!" (Palmyra, Simon Perez)
    Frederick Delius
    2:22
  • 9
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 3: "Koanga! … Now, by the seven times seven plagues" (Simon Perez, Koanga, Palmyra)
    Frederick Delius
    1:30
  • 10
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 3: "I cannot bear the sight!" (Palmyra, Koanga)
    Frederick Delius
    4:20
  • 11
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 3: "My lord Koanga dead!" (Palmyra)
    Frederick Delius
    3:36
  • 12
    Koanga, RT I/4, Act 3: Lento - Molto moderato e tranquillo
    Frederick Delius
    6:37
  • 13
    Koanga, RT I/4, Epilogue: "How sad, Uncle Joe, that she should die" (Renée, Hélène, Jeanne, Aurore, Olive, Paulette)
    Frederick Delius
    3:35
  • 14
    A Song of the High Hills, RT II/6: With quiet easy movement - Tranquillo -
    Frederick Delius
    8:18
  • 15
    A Song of the High Hills, RT II/6: Very slow (The wide, far distance - The great solitude) - Slow and solemnly -
    Frederick Delius
    3:29
  • 16
    A Song of the High Hills, RT II/6: In Tempo -
    Frederick Delius
    2:43
  • 17
    A Song of the High Hills, RT II/6: Very quietly - Tempo primo
    Frederick Delius
    10:28
  • CD 13: Vaughan Williams: Hugh the Drover (1)
  • 1
    Hugh the Drover: Act I, I. Buy, buy, buy
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    4:38
  • 2
    Hugh the Drover: Act I, II. Cold blows the wind on Cotsall
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    4:14
  • 3
    Hugh the Drover: Act I, III. As I was a-walking
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    4:28
  • 4
    Hugh the Drover: Act I, IV. Show me a richer man
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    2:45
  • 5
    Hugh the Drover: Act I, V. Here come the Morris men
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    2:34
  • 6
    Hugh the Drover: Act I, VI. Life must be full of care
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    4:15
  • 7
    Hugh the Drover: Act I, VII. Sweet little linnet that longs to be free
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    3:05
  • 8
    Hugh the Drover: Act I, VIII. Horse-hoofs, horse-hoofs, thunder down the valleys
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    6:12
  • 9
    Hugh the Drover: Act I, IX. In the night-time I have seen you riding
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    4:23
  • 10
    Hugh the Drover: Act I, X. Mary! Mary!
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    3:28
  • 11
    Hugh the Drover: Act I, XI. Oh! The devil and Bonyparty
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    3:06
  • 12
    Hugh the Drover: Act I, XII. Yes, I!
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    6:24
  • 13
    Hugh the Drover: Act I, XIII. Are you ready? Go!
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    3:19
  • 14
    Hugh the Drover: Act I, XIV. The drover's won!
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    1:50
  • 15
    Hugh the Drover: Act I, XV. I tell you there's a price on this man's head
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    2:36
  • CD 14: Vaughan Williams: Hugh the Drover (2)
  • 1
    Hugh the Drover: Act II, I. Past four o'clock
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    3:46
  • 2
    Hugh the Drover: Act II, II. Gaily I go to die
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    4:20
  • 3
    Hugh the Drover: Act II, III. Hugh!...Mary!
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    8:51
  • 4
    Hugh the Drover: Act II, IV. Sweet little home
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    3:28
  • 5
    Hugh the Drover: Act II, V. Where's she gone to?
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    2:07
  • 6
    Hugh the Drover: Act II, VI. Here, queen uncrowned
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    6:17
  • 7
    Hugh the Drover: Act II, VII. A trollop from the stocks
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    4:39
  • 8
    Hugh the Drover: Act II, VIII. Dropped from the ranks on a winter's night
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    2:57
  • 9
    Hugh the Drover: Act II, IX. March away, John!
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    2:52
  • 10
    Hugh the Drover: Act II, X. O foolish girl, O radiant soul!
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    3:17
  • 11
    Hugh the Drover: Act II, XI. Oh! the sky shall be our roof
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    5:58
  • CD 15: Holst: The Hymn of Jesus / Hymns from the Rig Veda / Marching Song / Vaughan Williams: Dawn Patrol
  • 1
    The Hymn of Jesus, op. 37 H140: Prelude: Vexilla Regis prodeunt
    Gustav Holst
    5:15
  • 2
    The Hymn of Jesus, op. 37 H140: Hymn: Glory to thee, Father!
    Gustav Holst
    2:34
  • 3
    The Hymn of Jesus, op. 37 H140: Hymn: Fain would I be saved
    Gustav Holst
    2:09
  • 4
    The Hymn of Jesus, op. 37 H140: Hymn: Divine Grace is dancing
    Gustav Holst
    3:31
  • 5
    The Hymn of Jesus, op. 37 H140: Hymn: Give ye heed unto my dancing
    Gustav Holst
    8:37
  • 6
    Short Festival Te Deum, H145
    Gustav Holst
    4:37
  • 7
    Hymns from the Rig Veda – 2nd Group, op. 26 no. 2 H98: I. To Varuna (God of the Waters)
    Gustav Holst
    7:50
  • 8
    Hymns from the Rig Veda – 2nd Group, op. 26 no. 2 H98: II. To Agni (God of Fire)
    Gustav Holst
    1:58
  • 9
    Hymns from the Rig Veda – 2nd Group, op. 26 no. 2 H98: III. Funeral Chant
    Gustav Holst
    3:48
  • 10
    Ode to Death, op. 38, H144
    Gustav Holst
    11:06
  • 11
    Two Songs without Words. no. 2. Marching Song
    Gustav Holst
    4:15
  • 12
    Dawn Patrol (from the film Coastal Command)
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
    4:07
  • CD 16: Havergal Brian: Symphony nos. 8-9
  • 1
    Symphony no. 8 in B-flat minor: [Moderato]
    Havergal Brian
    5:49
  • 2
    Symphony no. 8 in B-flat minor: [Fig 19 - Andante moderato sempre cantabile]
    Havergal Brian
    3:54
  • 3
    Symphony no. 8 in B-flat minor: [Fig 27 - Allegro moderato]
    Havergal Brian
    3:22
  • 4
    Symphony no. 8 in B-flat minor: [Fig 37 - Lento e molto teneramente]
    Havergal Brian
    3:31
  • 5
    Symphony no. 8 in B-flat minor: [Fig 43 - Passacaglia I]
    Havergal Brian
    3:02
  • 6
    Symphony no. 8 in B-flat minor: [Fig 54 - Passacaglia II]
    Havergal Brian
    5:13
  • 7
    Symphony no. 9 in A minor: I. Adagio - Allegro moderato - Allegro vivo
    Havergal Brian
    11:13
  • 8
    Symphony no. 9 in A minor: II. Adagio
    Havergal Brian
    8:52
  • 9
    Symphony no. 9 in A minor: III. Allegro moderato
    Havergal Brian
    7:29
  • CD 17: Bridge: The Sea / Enter Spring / Summer / Cherry Ripe / Lament
  • 1
    The Sea: I. Seascape. Allegro ben moderato
    Frank Bridge
    6:21
  • 2
    The Sea: II. Sea-foam. Allegro vivo
    Frank Bridge
    2:27
  • 3
    The Sea: III. Moonlight. Allegro ma non troppo
    Frank Bridge
    5:18
  • 4
    The Sea: IV. Storm. Allegro energico
    Frank Bridge
    6:40
  • 5
    Summer
    Frank Bridge
    9:42
  • 6
    Cherry Ripe
    Frank Bridge
    3:27
  • 7
    Enter Spring
    Frank Bridge
    21:28
  • 8
    Lament
    Frank Bridge
    4:27
  • CD 18: Bliss: Morning Heroes / Processional
  • 1
    Morning Heroes: I. Hector's Farewell to Andromache (The Iliad)
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    14:03
  • 2
    Morning Heroes: II. The City's Arming (Walt Whitman)
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    11:45
  • 3
    Morning Heroes: III. Vigil (Li-Tai-Po)
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    8:18
  • 4
    Morning Heroes: III. The Bivouac's Flame (Whitman)
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    4:43
  • 5
    Morning Heroes: IV. Achilles Goes Forth to Battle (The Illiad)
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    7:25
  • 6
    Morning Heroes: IV. The Heroes
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    1:51
  • 7
    Morning Heroes: V. Now Trumpeter for Thy Close: Spring Offensive (Wilfred Owen)
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    5:59
  • 8
    Morning Heroes: V. Now Trumpeter for Thy Close: Dawn on the Somme (Robert Nichols)
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    5:27
  • 9
    Processional
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    8:46
  • CD 19: Bliss: A Colour Symphony / Things to Come / Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
  • 1
    A Colour Symphony: 1. Purple: Andante maestoso
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    6:50
  • 2
    A Colour Symphony: 2. Red: Allegro vivace
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    7:44
  • 3
    A Colour Symphony: 3. Blue: Gently flowing
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    10:15
  • 4
    A Colour Symphony: 4. Green: Moderato
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    8:27
  • 5
    Things to Come: Prologue
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    2:37
  • 6
    Things to Come: Ballet for Children
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    3:46
  • 7
    Things to Come: Attack
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    2:16
  • 8
    Things to Come: March
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    3:28
  • 9
    Things to Come: The World in Ruins
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    2:16
  • 10
    Things to Come: The Building of the New World -
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    2:01
  • 11
    Things to Come: Attack on the Moon Gun -
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    1:31
  • 12
    Things to Come: Epilogue
    Sir Arthur Bliss
    2:22
  • 13
    The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: Theme
    Benjamin Britten
    2:01
  • 14
    The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: A. Flutes and piccolo
    Benjamin Britten
    0:33
  • 15
    The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: B. Oboes - Lento
    Benjamin Britten
    0:57
  • 16
    The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: C. Clarinets - Moderato
    Benjamin Britten
    0:36
  • 17
    The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: D. Bassons - Allegro alla marcia
    Benjamin Britten
    0:54
  • 18
    The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: E. Violins - Brillante: all polacca
    Benjamin Britten
    0:40
  • 19
    The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: F. Violas - Meno mosso
    Benjamin Britten
    0:58
  • 20
    The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: G. Cellos
    Benjamin Britten
    1:12
  • 21
    The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: H. Double basses - Comminciando lento ma poco a poco accelerando al allegro
    Benjamin Britten
    1:09
  • 22
    The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: I. Harp - Maestoso
    Benjamin Britten
    0:52
  • 23
    The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: J. Horns - L'istesso tempo
    Benjamin Britten
    0:53
  • 24
    The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: K. Trumpets - Vivace
    Benjamin Britten
    0:31
  • 25
    The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: L. Trombones & bass tuba - Allegro pomposo
    Benjamin Britten
    1:04
  • 26
    The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: M. Percussion - Moderato
    Benjamin Britten
    1:50
  • 27
    The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: Fugue: Allegro molto
    Benjamin Britten
    2:58
  • CD 20: Walton: "Spitfire" Prelude and Fugue / Crown Imperial / Orb and Sceptre etc.
  • 1
    'Spitfire' Prelude and Fugue: Prelude
    Sir William Walton
    3:24
  • 2
    'Spitfire' Prelude and Fugue: Fugue
    Sir William Walton
    3:59
  • 3
    Scapino - Comedy Overture
    Sir William Walton
    8:15
  • 4
    Crown Imperial - Coronation March (1937)
    Sir William Walton
    6:36
  • 5
    Orb and Sceptre - Coronation March (1953)
    Sir William Walton
    7:17
  • 6
    Johannesburg Festival Overture
    Sir William Walton
    7:16
  • 7
    Capriccio Burlesco
    Sir William Walton
    7:22
  • 8
    Funeral March From 'Hamlet'
    Sir William Walton
    4:54
  • 9
    Prelude: 'Richard III'
    Sir William Walton
    7:46
  • 10
    A Shakespeare Suite From 'Richard III': I. Fanfare
    Sir William Walton
    0:37
  • 11
    A Shakespeare Suite From 'Richard III': II. Music Plays
    Sir William Walton
    1:55
  • 12
    A Shakespeare Suite From 'Richard III': III. The Princes in the Tower
    Sir William Walton
    2:56
  • 13
    A Shakespeare Suite From 'Richard III': IV. With Drum and Colours
    Sir William Walton
    1:23
  • 14
    A Shakespeare Suite From 'Richard III': V. I Would I Knew Thy Heart
    Sir William Walton
    3:50
  • 15
    A Shakespeare Suite From 'Richard III': VI. Trumpets Sound
    Sir William Walton
    1:20
  • CD 21: Rule Britania
  • 1
    Hamlet and Ophelia, A Poem for Orchestra
    Edward MacDowell
    12:59
  • 2
    Henry V Suite: I. Prelude: The Globe Playhouse
    William Walton
    2:31
  • 3
    Henry V Suite: II. Passacaglia: The Death of Falstaff
    William Walton
    3:05
  • 4
    Henry V Suite: III. Charge and Battle
    William Walton
    6:07
  • 5
    Henry V Suite: IV. Touch her soft lips and part
    William Walton
    1:58
  • 6
    Henry V Suite: V. Agincourt Song
    William Walton
    2:37
  • 7
    On the Quarter Deck (March)
    Kenneth J. Alford
    3:04
  • 8
    March Past of the Royal Air Force
    Sir Henry Walford Davies
    3:02
  • 9
    Fantasia on British Sea Songs Horn Pipe
    Traditional / Sir Henry Wood
    1:50
  • 10
    The British Grenadiers
    Thomas Arne
    3:53
  • 11
    Rule Britannia
    Traditional / Sir Malcolm Sargent
    5:59
  • 12
    The Dam Busters March
    Eric Coates
    3:54
  • 13
    The Three Bears (Phantasy)
    Eric Coates
    9:48
  • 14
    Cinderella (Phantasy)
    Eric Coates
    15:22
  • CD 22: The best of Eric Coates
  • 1
    By the Sleepy Lagoon (Valse-serenade)
    Eric Coates
    3:45
  • 2
    From Meadow to Mayfair (Suite). I. In the Country (Rustic Dance)
    Eric Coates
    3:38
  • 3
    From Meadow to Mayfair (Suite). II. A Song by the Way (Romance)
    Eric Coates
    4:13
  • 4
    From Meadow to Mayfair (Suite). III. Evening in Town (Valse)
    Eric Coates
    4:36
  • 5
    The Three Elizabeths (Suite) Springtime in Angus (Elizabeth of Glamis)
    Eric Coates
    7:54
  • 6
    The Dam Busters (March)
    Eric Coates
    3:51
  • 7
    Wood Nymphs (Valsette)
    Eric Coates
    3:44
  • 8
    Music Everywhere (Rediffusion March)
    Eric Coates
    3:09
  • 9
    Saxo-Rhapsody
    Eric Coates
    10:09
  • 10
    Summer Days (Suite) At the Dance
    Eric Coates
    4:02
  • 11
    London (London Everyday) (Suite). I. Covent Garden (Tarantelle)
    Eric Coates
    4:57
  • 12
    London (London Everyday) (Suite). II. Westminster (Meditation)
    Eric Coates
    5:09
  • 13
    London (London Everyday) (Suite). III. Knightsbridge (March)
    Eric Coates
    4:18
  • 14
    London Again (Suite). I. Oxford Street (Suite)
    Eric Coates
    3:29
  • 15
    London Again (Suite). II. Langham Place (Élégie)
    Eric Coates
    6:41
  • 16
    London Again (Suite). III. Mayfair (Valse)
    Eric Coates
    4:56
  • CD 23: Sullivan: Symphony in E "Irish" / Overtures
  • 1
    Symphony in E "Irish": I. Andante Allegro, ma non troppo vivace
    Arthur Sullivan
    11:39
  • 2
    Symphony in E "Irish": II. Andante espressivo
    Arthur Sullivan
    8:47
  • 3
    Symphony in E "Irish": III. Allegretto
    Arthur Sullivan
    6:32
  • 4
    Symphony in E "Irish": IV. Allegro vivace e con brio
    Arthur Sullivan
    9:04
  • 5
    H.M.S. Pinafore (Overture)
    Arthur Sullivan
    4:28
  • 6
    Patience (Overture)
    Arthur Sullivan
    6:06
  • 7
    Iolanthe (Overture)
    Arthur Sullivan
    7:48
  • 8
    The Mikado (Overture)
    Arthur Sullivan
    7:53
  • 9
    The Yeomen of the Guard (Overture)
    Arthur Sullivan
    5:36
  • 10
    The Gondoliers (Overture)
    Arthur Sullivan
    6:09
  • CD 24: Sullivan: Overture di Ballo / Arnold: English Dances, Sets 1 & 2 / Symphony no. 2
  • 1
    Overture di Ballo (1870)
    Arthur Sullivan
    11:40
  • 2
    English Dances. Set 1 op. 27. I. Andantino
    Malcolm Arnold
    3:07
  • 3
    English Dances. Set 1 op. 27. II. Vivace
    Malcolm Arnold
    1:47
  • 4
    English Dances. Set 1 op. 27. III. Mesto
    Malcolm Arnold
    2:23
  • 5
    English Dances. Set 1 op. 27. IV. Allegro risoluto
    Malcolm Arnold
    1:32
  • 6
    English Dances. Set 2 op. 33. V. Allegro non troppo
    Malcolm Arnold
    3:07
  • 7
    English Dances. Set 2 op. 33. VI. Con brio
    Malcolm Arnold
    1:28
  • 8
    English Dances. Set 2 op. 33. VII. Grazioso
    Malcolm Arnold
    2:26
  • 9
    English Dances. Set 2 op. 33. VIII. Giubiloso-Lento e maestoso
    Malcolm Arnold
    2:12
  • 10
    Symphony no. 2 op. 40. I. Allegro
    Malcolm Arnold
    6:28
  • 11
    Symphony no. 2 op. 40. II. Vivace
    Malcolm Arnold
    4:14
  • 12
    Symphony no. 2 op. 40. III. Lento
    Malcolm Arnold
    11:00
  • 13
    Symphony no. 2 op. 40. IV. Allegro con brio
    Malcolm Arnold
    6:00
  • 14
    Henry V (Suite). IV. Touch her soft lips and part
    William Walton / Muir Mathieson
    1:50
  • 15
    Henry V (Suite). V. Agincourt Song
    William Walton / Muir Mathieson
    2:47

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