The Morning of the Year / The Golden Goose / King Estmere

Album by Gustav Holst & Guildford Choral Society & Philharmonia Orchestra & Hilary Davan Wetton

The Morning of the Year, The Golden Goose, and King Estmere are choral works by English composer Gustav Holst, composed between 1903 and 1927. These pieces blend traditional English folk elements with Holst's distinctive compositional style, reflecting his interest in choral and orchestral textures.
First released: January 1996

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    The Golden Goose: Prelude
    1:13
  2. 2.
    The Golden Goose: Sound Drum and Trumpet Play
    2:06
  3. 3.
    The Golden Goose: A Mummers' Play, a Mummers' Play
    0:47
  4. 4.
    The Golden Goose: A Mummers' Play
    3:33
  5. 5.
    The Golden Goose: Vainly Awaiting, Some Beguiling
    1:06
  6. 6.
    The Golden Goose: The Human Organ
    1:56
  7. 7.
    The Golden Goose: Execution
    0:50
  8. 8.
    The Golden Goose: Sleep
    2:04
  9. 9.
    The Golden Goose: Dance of the Three Girls
    3:39
  10. 10.
    The Golden Goose: The Goose Dance
    2:18
  11. 11.
    The Golden Goose: Love, Sweet Love
    2:53
  12. 12.
    The Golden Goose: Sound Drum and Trumpet Play
    2:45
  13. 13.
    The Morning of the Year: Introduction
    1:47
  14. 14.
    The Morning of the Year: The Voice of Nature
    2:04
  15. 15.
    The Morning of the Year: Dance of the Headman and Hobby-Horse
    1:13
  16. 16.
    The Morning of the Year: The Calling Song
    1:32
  17. 17.
    The Morning of the Year: Dance OF the Youths
    3:17
  18. 18.
    The Morning of the Year: Dance of the Maidens
    3:05
  19. 19.
    The Morning of the Year: The Mating Dance
    1:38
  20. 20.
    The Morning of the Year: Spring Is Here to Set You Free
    1:32
  21. 21.
    The Morning of the Year: O Dance of Love, o Joy of Dancing
    1:12
  22. 22.
    The Morning of the Year: Dance of the Youngest Couple
    1:20
  23. 23.
    The Morning of the Year: You Have Shown My Mystery
    1:32
  24. 24.
    King Estmere: Hearken to Me Gentlemen
    1:48
  25. 25.
    King Estmere: Reade Me, Reade Me Dear Brother
    1:32
  26. 26.
    King Estmere: Now Christ Thee Save, Good King Adland
    1:46
  27. 27.
    King Estmere: Down Then Came That Maiden Fair
    2:00
  28. 28.
    King Estmere: Then Bespake Her Father Dear
    2:22
  29. 29.
    King Estmere: They Had Not Ridden Scarce a Mile
    1:59
  30. 30.
    King Estmere: She Sent One After King Estmere
    1:57
  31. 31.
    King Estmere: My Mother Was a Western Woman
    1:52
  32. 32.
    King Estmere: Then King Estemere He Took His Harp
    4:19
  33. 33.
    King Estmere: O Lady, This Is Thy Own True Love
    3:11
  34. 34.
    King Estmere: Or Forced Them All to Flee
    3:47

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