Symphonies nos. 1 & 2 / Overture "In the South" / Pomp & Circumstance Marches 1, 3 & 5
Album by Edward Elgar & BBC Symphony Orchestra & Sir Andrew Davis
This album features Sir Edward Elgar's major orchestral works, including his two symphonies, the concert overture 'In the South (Alassio)', and three of his 'Pomp and Circumstance' marches. These compositions showcase Elgar's mastery in blending rich orchestration with emotive themes, reflecting the grandeur and complexity of early 20th-century British classical music.
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Disc 1
- 1.Symphony no. 1 in A-flat major, op. 55: Andante: Nobilmente e semplice - Allegro20:43
- 2.Symphony no. 1 in A-flat major, op. 55: Allegro molto7:49
- 3.Symphony no. 1 in A-flat major, op. 55: Adagio11:58
- 4.Symphony no. 1 in A-flat major, op. 55: Lento - Allegro12:04
- 5.Pomp and Circumstance Marches, op. 39: no. 1 in D manor6:15
- 6.Pomp and Circumstance Marches, op. 39: no. 3 in C minor6:06
- 7.Pomp and Circumstance Marches, op. 39: no. 4 in G major5:15
Disc 2
- 2.In the South (Alassio), op. 5021:51
- 3.Symphony no. 2: Allegro vivace e nobilmente18:57
- 4.Symphony no. 2: Larghetto13:59
- 5.Symphony no. 2: Rondo - Presto8:23
- 6.Symphony no. 2: Moderato e maestoso15:09
