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The work is presented on 2 CDs. Disc 1 includes the entire masque with narration, whilst Disc 2 contains only the music.
COMPACT DISC ONEpremiere recordingThe Crown of India, Op. 66 (1912)An Imperial Masque in Two Tableaux. Orchestration completed by Anthony Payne Words by Henry Hamilton
Tableau I. The Cities of Ind 45:34la. Introduction.1b. Sacred Measure 2:092. Dance of Nautch Girls 3:082a. India greets her Cities 5:203. Song (Agra) 6:55... more
Cowen: The Butterfly's Ball OvertureSir Frederickm Cowen (conductor), Symphony Orchestra Rec. 1916Bridge: Suite - The Sea1. Seascape2. Sea Foam3. Moonlight4. The StormFrank Bridge (conductor), London Symphony Orchestra Re. 1923Holst: Beni Mora - Oriental Suite1. First Dance2.... more
Carillon, Op.75Words by Emile Cammaerts. English version by Tita Brand CammaertsRichard Pascoe (narrator), Barry Collett (conductor), Rutland SinfoniaLe Drapeau Belge, Op.79Words by Emile Cammaerts. English version by Lord Curzon of KedlestonRichard Pascoe (narrator), Barry Collett (conductor), Rutland SinfoniaFringes of the FleetFour songs for 4 baritones and orchestra1. The Lowestoft Boat2. Fate's Discourtesy3. Submarines4. The SweepersPaul Kenyon, Stephen Godward, Simon Theobald, Russell Watson (baritones), Barry Collett (conductor), Rutland... more
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