Immerse yourself in the rich, orchestral world of Sir Edward Elgar and Ralph Vaughan Williams with Colin Davis' masterful interpretation of their iconic works. This album, released on BR-Klassik in 2010, offers a captivating journey through two of the most celebrated compositions in classical music.
The first half of the album is dedicated to Elgar's "Enigma Variations," Op. 36. Each variation is a musical portrait of Elgar's close friends and acquaintances, offering a glimpse into his personal life and the society of late Victorian and early Edwardian England. Colin Davis' conducting brings out the nuances and intricacies of each variation, from the tender "C. A. E." dedicated to Elgar's wife to the solemn "Nimrod" and the lively "Dorabella."
The second half of the album features Vaughan Williams' Symphony No. 6 in E Minor, a work that reflects the composer's response to the horrors of World War II. Davis' interpretation is both powerful and poignant, capturing the symphony's dramatic shifts in mood and its profound sense of tragedy and hope.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 8 minutes, this album is a testament to Colin Davis' exceptional skill as a conductor and his deep understanding of these two great British composers. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.
2010 BR-Klassik2010 BR-Klassik
Tracks
Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": IntroductionEdward Elgar, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Colin Davis
Variation 1: C. A. E. (the Composer's Wife) -Edward Elgar, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Colin Davis
Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation 2: H. D. S. P. (Hew David Steuart-Powell)Edward Elgar, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Colin Davis
Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation 3: R. B. T. (Richard Baxter Townshend) -Edward Elgar, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Colin Davis
Variation 4: W. M. B. (William Meath Baker) -Edward Elgar, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Colin Davis
Variation 5: R. P. A. (Richard Penrose Arnold)Edward Elgar, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Colin Davis
Variation 6: Ysobel (Isabel Fitton) -Edward Elgar, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Colin Davis
Variation 7: Troyte (Troyte Griffith) -Edward Elgar, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Colin Davis
Variation 8: W. N. - (Winifred Norbury)Edward Elgar, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Colin Davis
Variation 9: Nimrod (a. J. Jaeger) -Edward Elgar, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Colin Davis
Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation 10: Intermezzo. Dorabella (Dora Penny) -Edward Elgar, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Colin Davis
Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation 11: G. R. S. (George Robertson Sinclair) -Edward Elgar, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Colin Davis
Variation 12: B. G. N. (Basil G. Nevinson) -Edward Elgar, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Colin Davis
Variation 13: Romanza. (Lady Mary Lygon) -Edward Elgar, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Colin Davis
Variation 14: Finale. E. D. U. (the Composer)Edward Elgar, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Colin Davis
Symphony No. 6 in E Minor: I. AllegroRalph Vaughan Williams, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Colin Davis
Symphony No. 6 in E Minor: II. ModeratoRalph Vaughan Williams, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Colin Davis
Symphony No. 6 in E Minor: III. Scherzo. Allegro vivaceRalph Vaughan Williams, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Colin Davis
Symphony No. 6 in E Minor: IV. Epilogue. ModeratoRalph Vaughan Williams, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Colin Davis
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