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Edward Elgar - The Elgar Edition: The Complete Electrical Recordings of Sir Edward Elgar (9CD) (2011)

Edward Elgar - The Elgar Edition: The Complete Electrical Recordings of Sir Edward Elgar (9CD) (2011)

BAND/ARTIST: Edward Elgar

  • Title: The Elgar Edition: The Complete Electrical Recordings of Sir Edward Elgar
  • Year Of Release: 2011
  • Label: EMI Classics
  • Genre: Classical
  • Quality: FLAC (tracks+.cue,log,scans)
  • Total Time: 09:54:32
  • Total Size: 2 Gb
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Tracklist:

CD1 - Symphony No. 1, Falstaff
Symphony No. 1 in A flat Op. 55 (1992 Digital Remaster)
1. I. Andante: nobilmente e semplice - Allegro. 17:21
2. II. Allegro molto -. 7:37
3. III. Adagio. 10:18
4. IV. Lento - Allegro. 11:12
Falstaff
Symphonic Study in C minor Op. 68 (with Elgar's divisions) (1992 Digital Remaster)
5. I. Falstaff and Prince Henry. 2:58
6. II. Eastcheap... [fig. 17]. 12:47
7. Dream Interlude: 'Jack Falstaff...' [fig. 76]. 2:27
8. III. Falstaff's march... [fig. 81]. 3:56
9. Interlude: Gloucestershire. Shallow's orchard - The new king - The hurried ride... [fig. 102]. 2:26
10. IV. King Henry V's progress... [fig. 114]
London Symphony Orchestra

CD2 - Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 2 in E flat Op. 63 (1992 Digital Remaster)
1. I. Allegro vivace e nobilmente 14:36
2. II. Larghetto 12:57
3. III. Rondo (Presto) 7:50
4. IV. Moderato e maestoso 12:21
5. III. Rondo (to cue 116) first take (from Symphony No. 2 in E flat Op. 63) (1992 Digital Remaster) 4:10
6. Rehearsal for second take of III. Rondo (Presto) from Symphony No. 2 in E flat Op. 63 (1992 Digital Remaster) 5:02
London Symphony Orchestra

CD3 - The Dream of Gerontius, The Music Makers
The Dream of Gerontius Op. 38 (1992 Digital Remaster)
PART 1 - excerpts
1. Prelude 10:38
2. Kyrie eleison (cue 29) 2:23
3. Rescue him, O Lord (cue 63) 3:24
4. Go in the name of Angels and Archangels (cue 72) 4:27
PART 2 - excerpts
5. Praise to the Holiest (cue 60) 4:48
6. And now the threshold (four before cue 73) 6:54
7. Jesu! by that shuddering dread (cue 106) 4:22
8. Take me away (three before cue 125) 8:00
9. Civic Fanfare & The National Anthem (arr. Elgar) (1992 Digital Remaster) 2:28
The Dream of Gerontius Op. 38 (1992 Digital Remaster),
PART 1 - excerpts
10. So pray for me (cue 28) 3:49
11. O Jesu, help! (cue 61) 4:14
PART 2 - excerpts
12. Jesu! by that shuddering dread (cue 106) 4:41
13. Take me away (three before cue 125) 4:08
Steuart Wilson (Gerontius), Margaret Balfour (Angel), Herbert Heyner (The Priest/The Angel of the Agony)
Royal Albert Hall Orchestra, Royal Choral Society
The Music Makers, Op.69
14. We are the music makers (1992 Digital Remaster) 2:16
15. With wonderful deathless ditties (1992 Digital Remaster) 1:35
16. A breath of our inspiration (1992 Digital Remaster) 3:41
17. For we afar with the dawning (1992 Digital Remaster) 2:13
London Symphony Orchestra, Three Choirs Festival Chorus

CD4 - Enigma Variations, Violin Concerto
Variations on an Original theme ('Enigma') Op.36 (1999 Digital Remaster)
1. Theme (Andante) 1:43
2. I. C.A.E. (the composer's wife) (L'istesso tempo) 1:54
3. II. H.D.S.-P. ( Hew David Steuart-Powell) (Allegro) 0:44
4. III. R.B.T. (Richard Baxter Townshend) (Allegretto) 1:27
5. IV. W.M.B. (William Meath Baker) (Allegro di molto) 0:31
6. V. R.P.A. (Richard Penrose Arnold) (Presto) 1:54
7. VI. Ysobel (Isabel Fitton) (Andantino) 1:22
8. VII. Troyte (Troyte Griffith) (Presto) 0:53
9. VIII. W.N. (Winifred Norbury) (Allegretto) 1:39
10. IX. Nimrod (A. J. Jaeger) (Moderato) 2:53
11. X. Intermezzo: Dorabella (Dora Penny) (Allegretto) 2:32
12. XI. G.R.S. (George Robertson Sinclair) (Allegro di molto) 0:51
13. XII. B.G.N. (Basil G. Nevinson) (Andante) 2:16
14. XIII. Romanza: * * * [Lady Mary Lygon] (Moderato) 2:03
15. XIV. Finale: E.D.U. (the composer) (Allegro) 4:32

Royal Albert Hall Orchestra
Violin Concerto in B minor Op. 61 (1998 Digital Remaster)
16. I. Allegro 17:25
17. II. Andante 13:00
18. III. Allegro molto - 10:13
19. Cadenza (accompagnata: Lento) - Allegro molto 9:09
Yehudi Menuhin (violin)
London Symphony Orchestra

CD5 - The Wand of Youth, Nursery Suite, Severn Suite
The Wand of Youth - Suite No. 1 Op. 1a (1992 Digital Remaster)
1. I. Overture (Allegro molto) 1:34
2. II. Serenade (Andantino) 2:26
3. III. Minuet (Old Style) (Andante) 2:02
4. IV. Sun Dance (Presto) 2:21
5. V. Fairy Pipers (Allegretto) 4:08
6. VI. Slumber Scene (Moderato) 3:55
7. VII. Fairies and Giants (Presto) 2:59
The Wand of Youth - Suite No. 2 Op. 1b (1992 Digital Remaster)
8. I. March (Alla marcia: allegro moderato) 3:54
9. II. The Little Bells (Scherzino) (Allegro molto) 2:30
10. III. Moths and Butterflies (Dance) (Allegretto) 2:23
11. IV. Fountain Dance (Allegretto comodo) 3:16
12. V. The Tame Bear (Allegro moderato) 2:06
13. VI. The Wild Bears (Presto) 2:13
Nursery Suite (1992 Digital Remaster)
14. I. Aubade (Awake) (Allegretto) 4:12
15. II. The Serious Doll (Andantino) (Gordon Walker, flute) 2:44
16. III. Busy-ness (Allegro molto) 2:03
17. IV. The Sad Doll (Andantino) 1:23
18. V. The Wagon (Passes) (Allegretto) 1:24
19. VI. The Merry Doll (Allegro molto) 1:27
20. VII. Dreaming (Lento) - 2:03
21. Envoy (Coda) (W. H. Reed, violin) 2:53
Severn Suite Op. 87 (1992 Digital Remaster)
22. I. Worcester Castle (Introduction) 2:48
23. II. Tournament (Toccata) 3:54
24. III. Cathedral (Fugue) 3:55
25. IV. Commandery (Minuet) 5:25
26. V. Coda 1:55
London Symphony Orchestra

CD6 - Land of Hope and Glory, The Banner of St George Op. 33, Chanson de nuit, Chanson de matin, Bavarian Dances, Crown of India, Fantasia and Fugue
1. Land of Hope and Glory (1992 Digital Remaster) 4:38
Margaret Balfour (contralto)
The Banner of St George Op. 33 (1992 Digital Remaster)
2. It comes from the misty ages 4:36
National Anthem (arr. Elgar) (1992 Digital Remaster)
3. GREAT BRITAIN: God save the King/Queen (Anon) 3:11
4. O God, our help in ages past (1992 Digital Remaster) 4:18
London Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic Choir
The Light of Life, 'Lux Christi' Op. 29 (1992 Digital Remaster)
5. Meditation 4:38
Royal Albert Hall Orchestra
Three Characteristic Pieces
6. Mazurka Op. 10 No. 1 (1992 Digital Remaster) 3:22
7. Sérénade mauresque Op. 10 No. 2 (1992 Digital Remaster) 5:13
8. The Gavotte AD 1700 and 1900 Op. 10 No. 3 (1992 Digital Remaster) 3:28
New Symphony Orchestra
9. Chanson de nuit Op. 15 No. 1 (1992 Digital Remaster) 4:25
Royal Albert Hall Orchestra
10. Chanson de matin Op. 15 No. 2 (1992 Digital Remaster) 3:01
Three Bavarian Dances Op. 27 (1992 Digital Remaster)
11. I. The Dance (Sonnenbichl) (Allegretto giocoso) 3:42
12. II. Lullaby (In Hammersbach) (Moderato) 3:40
13. III. The Marksman (Bei Murnau) (Allegro vivace) 4:48
Crown of India - Suite Op. 66 (1992 Digital Remaster)
14. Ia. Introduction 1:32
15. Ib. Dance of Nautch Girls 3:05
16. II. Menuetto 2:12
17. III. Warriors' Dance 1:59
18. V. March of the Mogul Emperors 3:53
London Symphony Orchestra
Fantasia and Fugue in C minor BWV537 (1992 Digital Remaster)
19. I. Fantasia 4:37
20. II. Fugue 3:02
Royal Albert Hall Orchestra

CD7 - Froissart, Cockaigne, In the South, Falstaff, Cello Concerto
1. Froissart - Concert Overture Op. 19 (1993 Digital Remaster). 12:40
London Philharmonic Orchestra
2. Cockaigne (In London Town) - Concert Overture Op. 40 (1993 Digital Remaster). 13:03
Royal Albert Hall Orchestra

In the South (Alassio) - Concert Overture Op. 50 (1993 Digital Remaster)
3. Vivace - Poco meno mosso -. 6:50
4. Grandioso [fig. 20] -. 3:37
5. Meno mosso, molto tranquillo (Canto popolare) [fig. 34] -. 3:26
6. Tempo I [fig. 40] - Poco meno mosso - Tempo I. 6:22
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Falstaff Op. 68 - Two Interludes (1993 Digital Remaster)
7. Interlude I: 'Jack Falstaff, now Sir John...' (Poco allegretto). 2:10
8. Interlude II: Gloucestershire. Shallow's Orchard (Allegretto). 1:54
New Symphony Orchestra
Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85 (1994 Digital Remaster)
9. I. Adagio - Moderato. 7:10
10. II. Lento - Allegro molto. 4:25
11. III. Adagio. 4:02
12. IV. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro, ma non troppo. 9:19
Beatrice Harrison (cello)
New Symphony Orchestra

CD8 - Beau Brummel, Five Piano Improvisations, Pomp and Circumstance March
Beau Brummel (1993 Digital Remaster)
1. Beau Brummel - Minuet 4:45
2. Rosemary ('That's for remembrance') (1993 Digital Remaster) 3:33
3. Salut d'amour Op. 12 (1993 Digital Remaster) 3:16
4. Minuet Op. 21 (1993 Digital Remaster) 4:13
5. Sérénade lyrique (1993 Digital Remaster) 4:15
6. May Song (1993 Digital Remaster) 3:47
7. Carissima (1993 Digital Remaster) 3:15
New Symphony Orchestra
Beau Brummel (1993 Digital Remaster)
8. Minuet 3:38
London Symphony Orchestra
Five Piano Improvisations (1993 Digital Remaster)
9. No. 1 3:30
10. No. 2 4:13
11. No. 3 3:48
12. No. 4 4:33
13. No. 5 4:15
Sir Edward Elgar (piano)
Pomp and Circumstance March
14. No. 1 in D Op. 39 No. 1 (1993 Digital Remaster) 4:21
15. No. 2 in A minor Op. 39 (1993 Digital Remaster) 3:59
16. No. 3 in C minor Op. 39 No. 3 (1993 Digital Remaster) 4:33
17. No. 4 in G Op. 39 No. 4 (1993 Digital Remaster) 4:31
18. No. 5 in C Op. 39 No. 5 (1993 Digital Remaster) 4:11
Royal Albert Hall Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra
19. Trio ('Land of Hope and Glory') (introduced by Elgar) 2:41
London Symphony Orchestra

CD9 - The Kingdom, Pomp and Circumstance March, Cockaigne , Serenade, Elegy, Caractacus, Mina , Coronation March
1. The Kingdom Op. 51 - Prelude (1993 Digital Remaster). 8:40
Pomp and Circumstance March
2. No. 1 in D Op. 39 No. 1 (1993 Digital Remaster). 4:20
3. No. 2 in A minor Op. 39 No. 2 (1993 Digital Remaster). 4:16
4. No. 4 in G Op. 39 No. 4 (1993 Digital Remaster). 4:28
5. Cockaigne (In London Town) - Concert Overture Op. 40 (1993 Digital Remaster). 13:38
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Serenade in E minor Op. 20 (1993 Digital Remaster)
6. I. Allegro piacevole. 3:28
7. II. Larghetto. 6:07
8. III. Allegretto - Come prima. 2:32
9. Elegy Op. 58 (1993 Digital Remaster). 4:22
London Philharmonic Orchestra
APPENDIX
Caractacus Op. 35 (1993 Digital Remaster)
10. Woodland Interlude. 2:00
11. Triumphal March. 6:55
London Symphony Orchestra, Lawrance Collingwood
12. Mina 2:45
New Light Symphony Orchestra, J. Ainslie Murray
13. Mina (1993 Digital Remaster). 2:03
Light Symphony Orchestra, Haydn Wood
14. Coronation March Op. 65 (1993 Digital Remaster). 7:52
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Landon Ronald

This set is simply awesome. The historical value alone makes it completely worthwhile for any Elgar fan. But the sound quality is excellent on most of this, which stunned me. The Symphony No.2, recorded in the late 1920s, sounds like a mono recording from the 50s! In many ways - as the liner notes point out - much of what is here is a miracle of survival. You get to hear Elgar direct a portion of a rehearsal. The Symphonies are great interpretations. The orchestras sound far better than you would think for a period known for laxity in intonation. They play for the master, they play well! Worth every penny for any Elgar fan, or historical recording junkie, or even the casual historian who likes to feel a link to the past. Also, you upcoming digital remaster folks - this is how it should be done! Highly recommended!





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  • hollinsuk
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Many thanks for sharing.

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