Tag: Edward Elgar
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Dances for Orchestra
A collection of favourite orchestral dances by Malcolm Arnold, Edward Elgar, Gustav Holst and more! Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra & Sir Adrian Boult and other world renowned orchestras.
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Michael Rabin on The Bell Telephone Hour – The Complete Broadcasts, Vol. 1: 1950-1954
Michael Rabin’s short life and career are one of the saddest stories in the history of classical music. Fortunately, he left behind enough splendid recordings – for Columbia Masterworks and Capitol/Angel/EMI – that document the extravagant praise his playing received during his all-too-brief life. Rabin made frequent appearances on the radio, in particular on a…
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10 Famous Cathedral Organs
Ten of England’s greatest cathedral organs played by some of the most acclaimed organists of the late 20th and early 21st century – plus a bonus track from Royal Albert Hall played by the legendary Simon Preston – are featured on this compilation of great recordings from the Abbey, Alpha, and Griffin catalogues., including spectacular…
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English Choral Premieres & Rarities
“Not to distract you from the excellence of the orchestral playing, but the accomplishments and inspiration displayed here represent English choral singing at its best. The smoothness, unanimity of enunciation, and ear-endearing luminosity of the singing resonates long after … not to be missed by fans of lyrical British choral music. Those who appreciate their…
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Elgar Violin Concerto, Piano Concerto, Polonia, Civic Fanfare, Crown of India
“(Concerto): Hickox unfurls the opening tutti richly, nobley, purposefully … no lack of brilliance, the fireworks are dashingly, tastefully despatched … sudden flashes of Paganinian dazzle” (others): “The slow movement of the Piano Concerto … with a sympathetic performance from Margaret Fingerhut. Douglas Bostock is persuasive with his Elgarian rubato, which is what matters most.”…
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Elgar: Symphony No. 2 & Marches – Davis, Tuckwell, LSO
“The dynamic range is remarkable with whispered pianissimos of breath-taking gentleness set against glorious brass” (Penguin Guide) Sunday Times’ Best Classical Recordings 2002: The Guardian’s Best Classical CDs of 2002; “Larger than life, but capturing every mood with humanity and tenderness.” (BBC Radio 3 Building a Library top budget choice); “This is one of the…
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Sailing By — 25 British Light Classics
Iain Sutherland was awarded the Gold Badge of Merit by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors for Lifetime Achievement and his unique contribution to British Music.
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Symphony No.1; In the South (Alassio)
“a blaze from heaven descended on him while he was conducting this extremely good First Symphony. He sets a well-nigh perfect tempo for the march and follows with a really lively, excited allegro. Even better though, the playing captures that elusive vein of fantasy that is Elgar … moments of magic explain why Elgar wraps…
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Classic Valentine – Music for Love
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The Very Best of John McCormack’s Irish & Other Ballads
“Clear phrasing and beautiful tone, from the quintessential Irish Tenor, who starred at the New York Metropolitan Opera before a second career in these classic ballads”
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The Golden Age of English Church Music
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Piano Quintet; The Spanish Lady; La Capricieuse; Serenade Op. 20
“The meat in this club sandwich is the magnificent Piano Quintet in a fine performance by The Schubert Ensemble. The Serenade for Strings with the ASMF under Sir Neville Marriner opens proceedings affectionately and the Elegy and Spanish Lady Suite from the Royal Ballet Sinfonia both bring considerable charm. ….La Capricieuse has a nicely judged…
