The Elgar Edition

Compilation by Sir Edward Elgar

Released 4 April 2011

Tracklist

  • CD 1
  • 1
    Symphony No.1 in A flat Op.55: I. Andante: nobilmente e semplice-Allegro
    17:25
  • 2
    Symphony No.1 in A flat Op.55: II. Allegro molto-
    7:37
  • 3
    Symphony No.1 in A flat Op.55: III. Adagio
    10:18
  • 4
    Symphony No.1 in A flat Op.55: IV. Lento-Allegro
    11:21
  • 5
    Falstaff-Symphonic Study in C minor Op.68: I. Falstaff and Prince Henry
    2:57
  • 6
    Falstaff-Symphonic Study in C minor Op.68: II. Eastcheap-Gadshill-The Boar's Head, revelry and sleep
    12:47
  • 7
    Falstaff-Symphonic Study in C minor Op.68: Dream Interlude: 'Jack Falstaff, now Sir John, a boy, and page to Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk'
    2:27
  • 8
    Falstaff-Symphonic Study in C minor Op.68: III. Falstaff's march-The return through Gloucestershire-the new king-The hurried ride to London
    3:55
  • 9
    Falstaff-Symphonic Study in C minor Op.68: Interlude: Gloucestershire. Shallow's orchard
    2:26
  • 10
    Falstaff-Symphonic Study in C minor Op.68: IV. King Henry V's progress-The repudiation of Falstaff, and his death
    8:15
  • CD 2
  • 1
    Symphony No.2 in E flat Op.63 I. Allegro vivace e nobilmente
    14:36
  • 2
    Symphony No.2 in E flat Op.63 II. Larghetto
    12:57
  • 3
    Symphony No.2 in E flat Op.63 III. Rondo (Presto)
    7:50
  • 4
    Symphony No.2 in E flat Op.63 IV. Moderato e maestoso
    12:33
  • 5
    Symphony No.2 in E flat Op.63 III. Rondo (to cue 116): first take (CR 1275-1)
    4:20
  • 6
    Symphony No.2 in E flat Op.63 Rehearsal for second take (CR 1275-2)
    5:02
  • CD 3
  • 1
    The Dream of Gerontius Op.38: Prelude
    10:38
  • 2
    The Dream of Gerontius Op.38: Kyrie eleison (cue 29)
    2:23
  • 3
    The Dream of Gerontius Op.38: Rescue him, O Lord (cue 63)
    3:23
  • 4
    The Dream of Gerontius Op.38: Go, in the name of Angels and Archangels (cue 72)
    4:26
  • 5
    The Dream of Gerontius Op.38: Praise to the Holiest (cue 60)
    4:48
  • 6
    The Dream of Gerontius Op.38: And now the threshold... Praise to the Holiest (four before cue 73)
    6:54
  • 7
    The Dream of Gerontius Op.38: Jesu! by that shuddering dread (cue 106)
    4:22
  • 8
    The Dream of Gerontius Op.38: Take me away (three before cue 125)
    8:07
  • 9
    Civic Fanfare and National Anthem
    2:35
  • 10
    The Dream of Gerontius Op.38: So pray for me, my friends (cue 28)
    3:48
  • 11
    The Dream of Gerontius Op.38: O Jesu, help! (cue 61)
    4:14
  • 12
    The Dream of Gerontius Op.38: Jesu! by that shuddering dread (cue 106)
    4:41
  • 13
    The Dream of Gerontius Op.38: Take me away (three before cue 125)
    4:17
  • 14
    The Music Makers Op.69: We are the music makers (cue 10)
    2:16
  • 15
    The Music Makers Op.69: With wonderful deathless ditties (three before cue 16)
    1:35
  • 16
    The Music Makers Op.69: A breath of our inspiration (cue 38)
    3:41
  • 17
    The Music Makers Op.69: For we are afar with the dawning (cue 78)
    2:13
  • CD 4
  • 1
    Variations on an Original Theme Op.36: Theme
    1:43
  • 2
    Variations on an Original Theme Op.36: I. C.A.E.
    1:54
  • 3
    Variations on an Original Theme Op.36: II. H.D.S.-P.
    0:43
  • 4
    Variations on an Original Theme Op.36: III. R.B.T.
    1:26
  • 5
    Variations on an Original Theme Op.36: IV. W.M.B.
    0:30
  • 6
    Variations on an Original Theme Op.36: V. R.P.A.
    1:53
  • 7
    Variations on an Original Theme Op.36: VI. Ysobel
    1:21
  • 8
    Variations on an Original Theme Op.36: VII. Troyte
    0:53
  • 9
    Variations on an Original Theme Op.36: VIII. W.N.
    1:39
  • 10
    Variations on an Original Theme Op.36: IX. Nimrod
    2:52
  • 11
    Variations on an Original Theme Op.36: X. Intermezzo: Dorabella
    2:31
  • 12
    Variations on an Original Theme Op.36: XI. G.R.S.
    0:50
  • 13
    Variations on an Original Theme Op.36: XII. B.G.N
    2:16
  • 14
    Variations on an Original Theme Op.36: XIII. Romanza: ***
    2:03
  • 15
    Variations on an Original Theme Op.36: XIV. Finale: E.D.U.
    4:41
  • 16
    Violin Concerto in B minor Op.61: I. Allegro
    17:25
  • 17
    Violin Concerto in B minor Op.61: II. Andante
    13:00
  • 18
    Violin Concerto in B minor Op.61: III. Allegro molto-
    10:13
  • 19
    Violin Concerto in B minor Op.61: Cadenza (accompagnata: Lento)-Allegro molto
    9:09
  • CD 5
  • 1
    The Wand of Youth, First Suite Op.1a: I. Overture (Allegro molto)
    1:34
  • 2
    The Wand of Youth, First Suite Op.1a: II. Serenade (Andantino)
    2:26
  • 3
    The Wand of Youth, First Suite Op.1a: III. Minuet (Old Style) (Andante)
    2:01
  • 4
    The Wand of Youth, First Suite Op.1a: IV. Sun Dance (Presto)
    2:21
  • 5
    The Wand of Youth, First Suite Op.1a: V. Fairy Pipers (Allegretto)
    4:08
  • 6
    The Wand of Youth, First Suite Op.1a: VI. Slumber Scene (Moderato)
    3:55
  • 7
    The Wand of Youth, First Suite Op.1a: VII. Fairies and Giants (Presto)
    3:07
  • 8
    The Wand of Youth, Second Suite Op.1b: I. March (Alla marcia: allegro moderato)
    3:54
  • 9
    The Wand of Youth, Second Suite Op.1b: II. The Little Bells (Scherzino) (Allegro molto)
    2:30
  • 10
    The Wand of Youth, Second Suite Op.1b: III. Moths and Butterflies (Dance) (Allegretto)
    2:23
  • 11
    The Wand of Youth, Second Suite Op.1b: IV. Fountain Dance (Allegretto comodo)
    3:15
  • 12
    The Wand of Youth, Second Suite Op.1b: V. The Tame Bear (Allegro moderato)
    2:06
  • 13
    The Wand of Youth, Second Suite Op.1b: VI. The Wild Bears (Presto)
    2:21
  • 14
    Nursery Suite: I. Aubade (Awake) (Allegretto)
    4:12
  • 15
    Nursery Suite: II. The Serious Doll (Andantino)
    2:43
  • 16
    Nursery Suite: III. Busy-ness (Allegro molto)
    2:03
  • 17
    Nursery Suite: IV. The Sad Doll (Andantino)
    1:23
  • 18
    Nursery Suite: V. The Wagon (Passes) (Allegretto)
    1:24
  • 19
    Nursery Suite: VI. The Merry Doll (Allegro molto)
    1:26
  • 20
    Nursery Suite: VII. Dreaming (Lento)
    2:03
  • 21
    Nursery Suite: Envoy (Coda)
    3:02
  • 22
    Severn Suite Op.87: I. Worcester Castle (Introduction)
    2:48
  • 23
    Severn Suite Op.87: II. Tournament (Toccata)
    3:54
  • 24
    Severn Suite Op.87: III. Cathedral (Fugue)
    3:55
  • 25
    Severn Suite Op.87: IV. Commandery (Minuet)
    5:25
  • 26
    Severn Suite Op.87: V. Coda
    1:55
  • CD 6
  • 1
    Land of Hope and Glory
    4:40
  • 2
    It comes from the misty ages
    4:40
  • 3
    National Anthem
    3:16
  • 4
    Croft: O God, our help in ages past
    4:22
  • 5
    Meditation from The Light of Life Op.29
    4:43
  • 6
    Three Characteristic Pieces Op.10: 1. Mazurka
    3:22
  • 7
    Three Characteristic Pieces Op.10: 2. Sérénade mauresque
    5:15
  • 8
    Three Characteristic Pieces Op.10: 3. Contrasts: The Gavotte AD 1700 and 1900
    3:31
  • 9
    Chanson de nuit Op.15 No.1
    4:28
  • 10
    Chanson de matin Op.15 No.2
    3:05
  • 11
    Three Bavarian Dances Op.27: 1. The Dance (Sonnenbichl) (Allegretto giocoso)
    3:44
  • 12
    Three Bavarian Dances Op.27: 2. Lullaby (In Hammersbach) (Moderato)
    3:43
  • 13
    Three Bavarian Dances Op.27: 3. The Marksman (Bei Murnau) (Allegro)
    4:52
  • 14
    The Crown of India-Suite Op.66: I. (a) Introduction (Allegro)-
    1:31
  • 15
    The Crown of India-Suite Op.66: (b) Dance of the Nautch Girls (Allegretto)
    3:04
  • 16
    The Crown of India-Suite Op.66: II. Menuetto (Moderato)
    2:12
  • 17
    The Crown of India-Suite Op.66: III. Warriors' Dance (Allegro)
    1:59
  • 18
    The Crown of India-Suite Op.66: V. March of the Mogul Emperors (Moderato maestoso)
    3:56
  • 19
    Fantasia and Fugue in C minor Op.86: Fantasia
    4:37
  • 20
    Fantasia and Fugue in C minor Op.86: Fugue
    3:02
  • CD 7
  • 1
    Froissart-Concert Overture Op.19
    12:43
  • 2
    Cockaigne (In London Town)-Concert Overture Op.40
    13:07
  • 3
    In the South (Alassio)-Concert Overture Op.50: Vivace-Poco meno mosso-
    6:49
  • 4
    In the South (Alassio)-Concert Overture Op.50: Grandioso (fig.20)-
    3:37
  • 5
    In the South (Alassio)-Concert Overture Op.50: Meno mosso, molto tranquillo (Canto popolare) (fig.24)-
    3:25
  • 6
    In the South (Alassio)-Concert Overture Op.50: Tempo I (fig.40)-Poco meno mosso-Tempo I
    6:25
  • 7
    Interludes from Falstaff Op.68: Dream Interlude I: 'Jack Falstaff, now Sir John, a boy, and page to Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk' (Poco allegretto)
    2:10
  • 8
    Interludes from Falstaff Op.68: Dream Interlude II: Gloucestershire. Shallow's Orchard (Allegretto)
    1:59
  • 9
    Cello Concerto in E minor Op.85: I. Adagio-Moderato
    7:10
  • 10
    Cello Concerto in E minor Op.85: II. Allegro molto
    4:25
  • 11
    Cello Concerto in E minor Op.85: III. Adagio
    4:01
  • 12
    Cello Concerto in E minor Op.85: IV. Allegro-Moderato-Allegro, ma non troppo-Poco più lento-Adagio, come prima-Allegro molto
    9:19
  • CD 8
  • 1
    Minuet from Beau Brummel (1929)
    4:48
  • 2
    Rosemary ('that's for remembrance')
    3:36
  • 3
    Salut d'amour Op.12
    3:20
  • 4
    Minuet Op.21
    4:17
  • 5
    Sérénade lyrique
    4:18
  • 6
    May Song
    3:50
  • 7
    Carissima
    3:18
  • 8
    Minuet from Beau Brummel (1928)
    3:41
  • 9
    Five Piano Improvisations: No.1
    3:33
  • 10
    Five Piano Improvisations: No.2
    4:16
  • 11
    Five Piano Improvisations: No.3
    3:51
  • 12
    Five Piano Improvisations: No.4
    4:36
  • 13
    Five Piano Improvisations: No.5
    4:18
  • 14
    Pomp and Circumstance-Military Marches Op.39: No.1 in D
    4:24
  • 15
    Pomp and Circumstance-Military Marches Op.39: No.2 in A minor
    4:02
  • 16
    Pomp and Circumstance-Military Marches Op.39: No.3 in C minor
    4:36
  • 17
    Pomp and Circumstance-Military Marches Op.39: No.4 in G
    4:34
  • 18
    Pomp and Circumstance-Military Marches Op.39: No.5 in C
    4:14
  • 19
    Land of Hope and Glory (introduced by Elgar)
    2:41
  • CD 9
  • 1
    Prelude to The Kingdom Op.51
    8:44
  • 2
    Pomp and Circumstance-Military Marches Op.39: No.1 in D (1933)
    4:23
  • 3
    Pomp and Circumstance-Military Marches Op.39: No.2 in A minor (1933)
    4:19
  • 4
    Pomp and Circumstance-Military Marches Op.39: No.4 in G (1933)
    4:31
  • 5
    Cockaigne (In London Town)-Concert Overture Op.40 (1933)
    13:41
  • 6
    Serenade in E minor Op.20: I. Allegro piacevole
    3:28
  • 7
    Serenade in E minor Op.20: II.Larghetto
    6:07
  • 8
    Serenade in E minor Op.20: III. Allegretto-Come prima
    2:35
  • 9
    Elegy Op.58
    4:25
  • 10
    Caractacus Op.35: Woodland Interlude
    2:00
  • 11
    Caractacus Op.35: Triumphal March
    6:58
  • 12
    Mina (1934)
    2:48
  • 13
    Mina (1935)
    2:07
  • 14
    Coronation March Op.65
    7:52

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