The Elgar Edition

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 (excerpts): Part I: Prelude
  10:38
• 2
  The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part I: Kyrie Eleison (cue 29)
  2:23
• 3
  The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part I: Rescue Him, O Lord (cue 63)
  3:23
• 4
  The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part I: Go, in the Name of Angels and Archangels (cue 72)
  4:26
• 5
  The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part II: Praise to the Holiest (cue 60)
  4:48
• 6
  The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part II: And Now the Threshold… Praise to the Holiest (four before cue 73)
  6:54
• 7
  The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part II: Jesu! By That Shuddering Dread (cue 106)
  4:22
• 8
  The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part II: Take Me Away (three before cue 125)
  8:07
• 9
  Civic Fanfare and National Anthem
  2:35
• 10
  The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part I: So Pray for Me, My Friends (cue 28)
  3:48
• 11
  The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part I: O Jesu, Help! (cue 61)
  4:14
• 12
  The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part II: Jesu! By That Shuddering Dread (cue 106)
  4:41
• 13
  The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part II: Take Me Away (three before cue 125)
  4:17
• 14
  The Music Makers, op. 69 (excerpts): We Are the Music Makers (cue 10)
  2:16
• 15
  The Music Makers, op. 69 (excerpts): With Wonderful Deathless Ditties (three before cue 16)
  1:35
• 16
  The Music Makers, op. 69 (excerpts): A Breath of Our Inspiration (cue 38)
  3:41
• 17
  The Music Makers, op. 69 (Excerpts): For We Are Afar With the Dawning (cue 78)
  2:13
• CD 4
• 1
  Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: Theme
  1:43
• 2
  Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: I. C.A.E. (the composer’s wife)
  1:54
• 3
  Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: II. H.D.S.-P. (Hew David Steuart-Powell)
  0:43
• 4
  Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: III. R.B.T. (Richard Baxter Townshend)
  1:26
• 5
  Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: IV. W.M.B. (W. M. Baker)
  0:30
• 6
  Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: V. R.P.A. (Richard P. Arnold)
  1:53
• 7
  Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: VI. Ysobel (Isabel Fitton)
  1:21
• 8
  Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: VII. Troyte (Troyte Griffith)
  0:53
• 9
  Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: VIII. W.N. (Winifred Norbury)
  1:39
• 10
  Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: IX. Nimrod (A. J. Jaeger)
  2:52
• 11
  Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: X. Intermezzo: Dorabella (Dora Penny)
  2:31
• 12
  Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: XI. G.R.S. (G. R. Sinclair)
  0:50
• 13
  Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: XII. B.G.N (Basil G. Nevinson)
  2:16
• 14
  Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: XIII. Romanza: *** [Lady Mary Lygon]
  2:03
• 15
  Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: XIV. Finale: E.D.U. (the composer)
  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—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: I. Overture (Allegro molto)
  1:34
• 2
  The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: II. Serenade (Andantino)
  2:26
• 3
  The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: III. Minuet (Old Style) (Andante)
  2:01
• 4
  The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: IV. Sun Dance (Presto)
  2:21
• 5
  The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: V. Fairy Pipers (Allegretto)
  4:08
• 6
  The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: VI. Slumber Scene (Moderato)
  3:55
• 7
  The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: VII. Fairies and Giants (Presto)
  3:07
• 8
  The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: Second Suite, op. 1b: I. March (Alla marcia: allegro moderato)
  3:54
• 9
  The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: Second Suite, op. 1b: II. The Little Bells (Scherzino) (Allegro molto)
  2:30
• 10
  The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: Second Suite, op. 1b: III. Moths and Butterflies (Dance) (Allegretto)
  2:23
• 11
  The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: Second Suite, op. 1b: IV. Fountain Dance (Allegretto comodo)
  3:15
• 12
  The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: Second Suite, op. 1b: V. The Tame Bear (Allegro moderato)
  2:06
• 13
  The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: 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: I. (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. 34)—
  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—Symphonic Study in C minor, 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—Symphonic Study in C minor, 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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1900: en un abrir y cerrar de siglos

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String Quartet in E minor / Piano Quintet in A minor

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Enigma Variations / Cello Concerto / Serenade for Strings

Enigma Variations / Cello Concerto / Serenade for Strings 1994

Release credits

• A. D. Lawrence
  balance [7.9-12, 1.1-4]
• Andrew Walter
  mastering
• Anthony Griffith
  mastering, engineer [1.5-10, 3.1-13]
• Arnold Greir
  organ [1-4]
• Arthur S. Clarke
  balance [1.1-10, 5.1-13, 2.1-6, 7.2-3, 7.3-4, 7.4-5, 7.5-6, 7.6-9, 7.9-10, 7.10-11, 7.11-12, 7.12, 6.1-20, 3.1-8, 8.1-8, 8.14-15, 8.18-19, 4.1-15]
• BBC Symphony Orchestra
  performing orchestra [1-5]
• Beatrice Harrison
  cello [9-12]
• Berkeley Mason
  organ [2]
• C. C. Blyton
  balance [7.3-6, 8.18]
• D. F. Larter
  balance [2.1-6, 6.11-13, 8.16-17]
• Edward Elgar
  conductor [7.1-12, 4.1-19, 3.1-17, 2.1-6, 5.1-26, 8.1-3, 8.3-19, 1.1-10, 9.1-11, 6.1-20], piano [9-13], spoken vocals [6]
• Edward Fowler
  balance [8.1-7, 8.14-15, 8.19, 1.5-10, 4.1-15, 7.2, 7.7-8, 3.1-8, 6.6-10, 6.19-20]
• F. C. Bulkley
  balance [5.1-13, 1.1-4, 6.14-18, 8.8, 8.18, 7.3, 7.3-4, 7.4-5, 7.5-6, 7.6]
• Fred Gaisberg
  producer, producer [1-19]
• George Walter Dillnutt
  balance [6.1-4, 6.9-10, 6.14-15, 6.19-20, 7.2-6, 7.9-12, 8.14-15, 4.1-15]
• H. E. Davidson
  balance [5]
• Haydn Wood
  conductor [13]
• Herbert Heyner
  bass vocals [1-8]
• Horace Stevens
  bass vocals [10-13]
• J. Ainslie Murray
  conductor [12]
• J. H. Ellis
  balance [6.6-8, 7.7-8, 8.1-7]
• Jerrold Northrop Moore
  engineer [6]
• John Holland
  mastering
• Lawrance Collingwood
  misc, conductor [10-11]
• Light Symphony Orchestra
  performing orchestra [13]
• London Philharmonic Choir
  choir vocals [1-4]
• London Philharmonic Orchestra
  performing orchestra [6-9, 14]
• London Symphony Orchestra
  performer [8], performing orchestra [8.16-19, 2.1-6, 9.10-11, 7.1, 7.3-6, 3.9-17, 1.1-10, 5.1-26, 4.16-19, 6.1-4, 6.8, 6.10-18]
• M. J. C. Alexander
  balance [7.9-12, 6.11-13, 2.1-6, 8.16-17]
• Margaret Balfour
  contralto vocals [1], mezzo-soprano vocals [1-8, 10-13]
• Michael J. Dutton
  mastering, engineer [2.1-6, 1.1-4, 3.10-17]
• New Light Symphony Orchestra
  performing orchestra [12]
• New Symphony Orchestra of London
  performing orchestra [7.7-12, 6.6-7, 8.1-3, 8.3-7]
• Paul Baily
  mastering
• Peter Mew
  mastering
• R. E. Beckett
  balance [5]
• Rex Palmer
  producer [10-11]
• Richard Abram
  liner notes
• Royal Albert Hall Orchestra
  performing orchestra [8.14-15, 7.2, 3.1-8, 6.5, 6.9, 6.19-20, 4.1-15]
• Royal Choral Society
  choir vocals [1-8]
• Sir Landon Ronald
  conductor [14]
• Steuart Wilson
  tenor vocals [1-8]
• Three Choirs Festival Chorus
  choir vocals [10-17]
• Tudor Davies
  tenor vocals [10-13]
• W. Vogel
  balance [9, 9-10, 10-11, 11-12, 12]
• Yehudi Menuhin
  solo [17], violin [16-17, 17-19]
• [unknown]
  balance [9.1-9, 6.13, 4.16-19, 5.14-26, 7.1, 8.9-13]
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  The Elgar Edition: The Complete Electrical Recordings of Sir Edward Elgar

  9x CD
  4 April 2011
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  The Elgar Edition: The Complete Electrical Recordings of Sir Edward Elgar

  9x CD
  2011