Introduction and Allegro for Strings / Symphony no. 1

Album by Edward Elgar & Hallé Orchestra & Sir John Barbirolli

This release pairs two orchestral works by English composer Edward Elgar: a concentrated string composition from 1905 and his first symphony completed in 1908. The string piece emphasises rich, concentrated string textures and contrapuntal clarity, while the symphony exemplifies late-Romantic idioms with broad thematic development, expansive orchestration and a role in consolidating Elgar's position within early 20th-century British symphonic music.
First released: 14th October 2002

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Introduction and Allegro, op. 47
    14:13
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 1 in A-flat major, op. 55: I. Andante. Nobilmente e semplice - Allegro
    20:44
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 1 in A-flat major, op. 55: II. Allegro molto
    7:02
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 1 in A-flat major, op. 55: III. Adagio
    12:16
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 1 in A-flat major, op. 55: IV. Lento - Allegro
    12:24

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