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CD 1Symphony No. 1 in A flat major, Op. 55Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli (conductor)Introduction & Allegro for strings, Op. 47Allegri Quartet, Sinfonia of London, Sir John Barbirolli (conductor)CD 2Symphony No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 63Hallé Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli (conductor)Elegy for strings, Op. 58New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John... more
These works show the lighter side of Elgar taken one stage further. Inspired... more
Nigel Kennedy, when he still had two names. After the success of his multi award winning disc of the Elgar Violin Concerto, the artist now known as “Kennedy” turned his hand to these smaller scale Elgar works. Recorded in 1984, this is a recording of a great artist at the peak of his powers.
Some of these pieces will be better known to many in their... more
James Judd (conductor), New Zealand Symphony OrchestraNaxos 8557166
Symphony No. 1Sir Gerog Solti (conductor), London Philharmonic Orchestra Rec. 1972
Enigma Variations1. C.A.E2. H.D.S.-P.3. R.B.T.4. W.M.B.5. R.P.A.6. Ysobel7. Troyte8. W.N.9. Nimrod10. Intermezzo: Doralbella11. G.R.S.12. B.G.N13. Romanza: ***14. Finale: E.D.USir Charles Mackerras (conductor), London Philharmonic Orchestra Rec. 1985Cello ConcertoPaul Tortelier (cello) Sir Adrian Boult (conductor), London Philharmonic Orchestra Rec. 1972Chanson de NuitSir Adrian Boult(conductor), London Philharmonic Orchestra Rec.... more