Immerse yourself in the profound and evocative 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 solo works, featuring some of his most celebrated compositions.
The album opens with Elgar's poignant Cello Concerto in E Minor, showcasing the depth and expressiveness of the cello. It continues with the enchanting Sea Pictures, a song cycle that captures the essence of the sea through vivid musical imagery. The Introduction and Allegro, with its intricate fugue, demonstrates Elgar's contrapuntal skill, while the Serenade for Strings offers a more intimate, lyrical experience.
A highlight of the collection is the Enigma Variations, a series of musical portraits that Elgar dedicated to his close friends and family. Each variation reveals a different facet of his compositional genius, culminating in the famous "Nimrod" variation, a tribute to his mentor Augustus Jaeger.
The album also includes Elgar's two symphonies, which are monumental works that blend Romantic passion with classical structure. The First Symphony, with its noble and simple opening, and the Second Symphony, with its lively and noble Allegro, showcase Elgar's ability to create grand, sweeping musical narratives.
Other notable works include the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, known for their stirring melodies, and the overtures Cockaigne and Froissart, which evoke the spirit of old England. The album concludes with the orchestral works Sospiri, Elegy, and Falstaff, each offering a unique glimpse into Elgar's rich musical imagination.
This collection is a must for any classical music enthusiast, offering a comprehensive overview of Edward Elgar's extraordinary output. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to his music, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
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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