Elgar: The Sketches for Symphony No. 3 - Edward Elgar - Vinyl LP UK

Elgar: The Sketches for Symphony No. 3 - Edward Elgar

Album Description

Immerse yourself in the intricate world of Edward Elgar's unfinished Symphony No. 3 with "Elgar: The Sketches for Symphony No. 3." Released on April 1, 2012, by NMC Recordings, this album offers a unique glimpse into the creative process of one of classical music's most revered composers. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 9 minutes, the album is a meticulous exploration of Elgar's sketches and fragments, elaborately commented on by A. Payne.

The album is a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts, featuring detailed elaborations and commentaries on each movement of the symphony. From the majestic "Allegro molto maestoso" to the solemn "Adagio solenne," and the lively "Finale. Allegro," each track provides an in-depth look at Elgar's musical genius. The album also includes unused fragments, offering a fascinating insight into the composer's creative journey.

Performed by a full orchestra, the album captures the grandeur and complexity of Elgar's symphonic vision. Whether you're a seasoned classical music aficionado or a curious newcomer, this album is a captivating exploration of Elgar's artistic legacy. Dive into the world of Edward Elgar and discover the beauty and intricacy of his unfinished symphony.

1 april 20122012 NMC Recordings2012 (P) NMC Recordings

Tracks

Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): IntroductionEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Davis
4:47
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): I. Allegro molto maestosoEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne
0:58
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): I. ExpositionEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, Robert Gibbs, David Owen Norris
4:07
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): I. End of ExpositionEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Davis
0:55
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): I. Violin BowingEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, Robert Gibbs, David Owen Norris
1:06
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): I. End of Exposition [Second Time]Edward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
2:00
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): I. Development Fragment [I]Edward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
0:37
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): I. Development Fragments [II - IV]Edward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
0:32
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): I. Development Fragment [V]Edward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
0:18
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): I. Development Fragment [VI]Edward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
0:24
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): I. Development Fragment [VII]Edward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
0:38
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): I. DevelopmentEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Davis
2:50
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): I. B-Flat Minor FragmentsEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
1:38
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): I. B-Flat Minor EpisodeEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Davis
1:56
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): I. Leading to RepriseEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
1:41
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): I. RecapitulationEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Davis
2:52
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): I. Near the EndEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
0:48
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): I. Unused FragmentsEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
0:30
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): II. Scherzo. AllegrettoEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
0:47
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): II. Main ThemeEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, Robert Gibbs, David Owen Norris
1:06
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): II. D Major EpisodeEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
1:06
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): II. Modulating SequenceEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
1:27
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): II. A Major EpisodeEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
1:54
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): II. First Movement ThemeEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
0:26
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): II. CodaEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, Robert Gibbs, David Owen Norris
1:22
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): II. Unused FragmentsEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
0:59
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): III. Adagio solenneEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne
1:28
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): III. SequenceEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
0:44
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): III. Opening SpanEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
2:10
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): III. Chord ProgressionEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
0:49
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): III. Continuation FragmentEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
1:13
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): III. D Major MelodyEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, Robert Gibbs, David Owen Norris
3:50
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): III. Cumulative CrescendoEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
1:47
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): III. E-Flat Major MelodyEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Davis
2:12
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): III. Sequence with VariationEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
0:36
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): III. This Is the EndEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
0:29
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): IV. Finale. AllegroEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne
0:41
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): IV. FanfareEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Davis
0:42
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): IV. Fanfare and Possible ContinuationEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
1:59
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): IV. Fanfare and Continuation Leading to First Subject GroupEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, Robert Gibbs, David Owen Norris
1:35
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): IV. CodettaEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
0:52
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): IV. Second Subject Group [I]Edward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
0:17
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): IV. Second Subject Group [II]Edward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
0:32
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): IV. Second Subject Group [III]Edward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
1:01
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): IV. Second Subject Group [IV]Edward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
1:32
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): IV. Second Subject Group [V]Edward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
1:25
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): IV. G Minor ThemeEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
1:49
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): IV. First Subject Group Recapitulation [I] - A MinorEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
0:35
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): IV. First Subject Group Recapitulation [II] - A-Flat MinorEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
2:07
Symphony No. 3, Op. 88 (Elaboration & Commentary by A. Payne): IV. Unused FragmentsEdward Elgar, Anthony Payne, David Owen Norris
0:54

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About Edward Elgar

Sir Edward Elgar, a titan of English classical music, composed some of the most evocative and emotionally resonant orchestral works of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1857, Elgar's music is celebrated for its rich, romantic melodies and intricate orchestration, blending the grandeur of the British tradition with a deeply personal and introspective style. His most renowned works, such as the "Enigma Variations" and the "Pomp and Circumstance Marches," showcase his ability to convey both sweeping dramatic power and intimate tenderness. Elgar's compositions continue to captivate audiences worldwide, offering a timeless exploration of the human spirit through the grandeur of the orchestra.

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