Immerse yourself in the rich, resonant world of Edward Elgar with this comprehensive collection, released on Warner Classics. Spanning over five hours, this album is a testament to Elgar's mastery of orchestral and instrumental music, featuring some of his most celebrated works.
The album opens with the deeply moving Cello Concerto in E Minor, showcasing the profound pathos and melody that Elgar is renowned for. It continues with the intricate and evocative Enigma Variations, a piece that has captivated audiences for generations. The symphonies, both the First in A-Flat Major and the Second in E-Flat Major, display Elgar's genius for large-scale orchestral writing, filled with grandeur and subtlety.
Sea Pictures, a choral work with orchestra, offers a serene and reflective interlude, while The Dream of Gerontius provides a dramatic and spiritual climax. The collection also includes lesser-known but equally compelling pieces such as the Serenade for Strings, the Introduction and Allegro, and the Cockaigne Overture, each revealing different facets of Elgar's musical brilliance.
Conducted by the esteemed Sir John Barbirolli and performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra, this album is a treasure trove for both longtime admirers of Elgar and those new to his music. The performances are nuanced and powerful, bringing out the depth and richness of Elgar's compositions. Whether you're drawn to the emotional intensity of the Cello Concerto, the playful intricacies of the Enigma Variations, or the sweeping grandeur of the symphonies, this collection offers a profound and rewarding listening experience.
Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: I. Adagio - ModeratoEdward Elgar, Jacqueline du Pré, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: II. Lento - Allegro moltoEdward Elgar, Jacqueline du Pré, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: III. AdagioEdward Elgar, Jacqueline du Pré, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: IV. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro ma non troppoEdward Elgar, Jacqueline du Pré, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Elgar: Sea Pictures, Op. 37: No. 1, Slumber SongEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Janet Baker, London Symphony Orchestra
Elgar: Sea Pictures, Op. 37: No. 2, In HavenEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Janet Baker, London Symphony Orchestra
Elgar: Sea Pictures, Op. 37: No. 3, Sabbath Morning at SeaEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Janet Baker, London Symphony Orchestra
Elgar: Sea Pictures, Op. 37: No. 4, Where Corals LieEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Janet Baker, London Symphony Orchestra
Elgar: Sea Pictures, Op. 37: No. 5, The SwimmerEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Janet Baker, London Symphony Orchestra
Elgar: Introduction and Allegro, Op. 47: I. ModeratoEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Allegri String Quartet, Sinfonia Of London
Elgar: Introduction and Allegro, Op. 47: II. AllegroEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Allegri String Quartet, Sinfonia Of London
Elgar: Introduction and Allegro, Op. 47: III. Fugue. AllegroEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Allegri String Quartet, Sinfonia Of London
Elgar: Serenade for Strings in E Minor, Op. 20: I. Allegro piacevoleEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Sinfonia Of London
Elgar: Serenade for Strings in E Minor, Op. 20: II. LarghettoEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Sinfonia Of London
Elgar: Serenade for Strings in E Minor, Op. 20: III. Allegretto - Come primaEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Sinfonia Of London
Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": ThemeEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Introduction - Variation I. L'istesso tempo "C.A.E."Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation II. Allegro "H.D.S-P."Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation III. Allegretto "R.B.T."Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation IV. Allegro di molto "W.M.B."Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation V. Moderato "R.P.A."Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation VI. Andantino "Ysobel"Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation VII. Presto "Troyte"Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation VIII. Allegretto "W.N."Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation IX. Adagio "Nimrod"Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation X. Intermezzo. Allegretto "Dorabella"Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation XI. Allegro di molto "G.R.S."Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation XII. Andante "B.G.N."Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation XIII. Romanza. Moderato. "* * *"Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation XIV. Finale. Allegro "E.D.U."Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Cockaigne Overture, Op. 40 "In London Town"Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Symphony No. 1 in A-Flat Major, Op. 55: I. Andante nobilmente e semplice - AllegroEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Symphony No. 1 in A-Flat Major, Op. 55: II. Allegro moltoEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Symphony No. 1 in A-Flat Major, Op. 55: III. AdagioEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Symphony No. 1 in A-Flat Major, Op. 55: IV. IV. Lento - AllegroEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39: No. 1 in D MajorEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39: No. 2 in A MinorEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39: No. 3 in C MinorEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39: No. 4 in G MajorEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39: No. 5 in C MajorEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Symphony No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 63: I. Allegro vivace e nobilmenteEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Hallé
Elgar: Symphony No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 63: II. LarghettoEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Hallé
Elgar: Symphony No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 63: III. Rondo. PrestoEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Hallé
Elgar: Symphony No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 63: IV. Moderato e maestosoEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Hallé
Elgar: Froissart, Op. 19Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Sospiri, Op. 70Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Elegy, Op. 58Edward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Falstaff, Op. 68: I. Falstaff and Prince HenryEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Hallé
Elgar: Falstaff, Op. 68: II. Eastcheap - Gadshill - The Boar's Head. Revelry and SleepEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Hallé
Elgar: Falstaff, Op. 68: Dream InterludeEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Hallé
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