Elgar: Sea Pictures - Symphony No. 1

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Sea Pictures, Op. 37 (more info)
Performed by: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra London Philharmonic Orchestra
Composed by: Edward Elgar Roderick Elms
Conducted by: Bryden Thomson Vernon Handley Simon Wright
Janet Baker, mezzo-soprano
Sarah Connolly, mezzo-soprano
Elizabeth Barrett Browning,
Linda Finnie, contralto


1.   I. Sea Slumber-Song - 00:05:00
2.   II. In Haven (Capri) - 00:01:53
3.   III. Sabbath Morning at Sea - 00:05:53
4.   IV. Where Corals Lie - 00:04:20
5.   V. The Swimmer - 00:06:44


Symphony No. 1 in A flat major, Op. 55 (more info)
Performed by: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra London Symphony Orchestra London Philharmonic Orchestra BBC National Orchestra of Wales Dresden Staatskapelle
Composed by: Edward Elgar
Conducted by: Richard Hickox George Hurst Bryden Thomson Colin Davis Vernon Handley
Recording date: 20-22 November 1930


6.   I. Andante nobilmente e semplice - Allegro - 00:19:10
7.   II. Allegro molto - 00:07:00
8.   III. Adagio - 00:10:24
9.   IV. Lento - Allegro - 00:11:54

Reviews

Excellent Live Recording of a Classic Elgar Symphony (Jun 8, 2011)
Reviewer:Dan
The London Philharmonic is in superb form under the direction of English music specialist Vernon Handley. Dame Janet Baker (contralto) is excellent in Elgar's Sea Pictures, an interesting addition to any collection. But, let's me honest here, the main reason for this disc is for Elgar's great Symphony #1. The LPO does not disappoint. While the recording is a bit distant for my taste (as if... The London Philharmonic is in superb form under the direction of English music specialist Vernon Handley. Dame Janet Baker (contralto) is excellent in Elgar's Sea Pictures, an interesting addition to any collection. But, let's me honest here, the main reason for this disc is for Elgar's great Symphony #1. The LPO does not disappoint. While the recording is a bit distant for my taste (as if recorded from the back of the concert hall), it is a live recording, so the recording can be forgiven. This is not to say that the record lacks clarity, it is still vibrant. The orchestra really comes to life in the Adagio (3rd Movement), where you can truly hear the strings breathing with passion. (read more)