British Music
Simon Rattle · Robert Tear · Nigel Kennedy · City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra · Berlin Philharmonic · CBSO Chorus · Thomas Allen · Thomas Hampson · Julian Bream · Lynn Harrell
British Music (2009), CD, on EMI Classics. Music by Edward Elgar, Ralph Vaughan Williams, William Walton, Percy Grainger, performed by Simon Rattle, Robert Tear, Nigel Kennedy, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra; 133 tracks.
Composers
Tracklist
Disc 1
Enigma Variations, op. 36: Theme (Andante)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: Theme (Andante)
Enigma Variations, op. 36: I. C.A.E. (The Composer's Wife)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Enigma Variations, op. 36: II. H.D.S-P. (Hew David Steuart-Powell)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Enigma Variations, op. 36: III. R.B.T. (Richard Baxter Townshend)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Enigma Variations, op. 36: IV. W.M.B. (William Meath Baker)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Enigma Variations, op. 36: V. R.P.A. (Richard Penroes Arnold)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Enigma Variations, op. 36: VI. Ysobel (Isabel Fitton)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Enigma Variations, op. 36: VII. Troyte (Troyte Griffith)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Enigma Variations, op. 36: VIII. W.N. (Winifred Norbury)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Enigma Variations, op. 36: IX. Nimrod (A.J. Jaeger)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Enigma Variations, op. 36: X. Intermezzo: Dorabella (Dora Penny)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Enigma Variations, op. 36: XI. G.R.S. (George Robertson Sinclair)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Enigma Variations, op. 36: XII. B.G.N. (Basil G. Nevinson)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Enigma Variations, op. 36: XIII. Romanza: *** (Lady Mary Lygon)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Enigma Variations, op. 36: XIV. Finale: E.D.U. (The Composer)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Falstaff, symphonic study in C minor, op. 68: I. Falstaff and Prince Henry
Disc 2
Violin Concerto in B minor, op. 61: I. Allegro
Edward Elgar - Violin Concerto in B minor, op. 61
Nigel Kennedy, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Violin Concerto in B minor, op. 61: II. Andante
Edward Elgar - Violin Concerto in B minor, op. 61
Nigel Kennedy, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Disc 3
William Walton - Concerto for Cello and Orchestra
Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Lynn Harrell
Cello Concerto: II. Allegro appassionato
William Walton - Concerto for Cello and Orchestra
Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Lynn Harrell
Cello Concerto: III. Lento - Brioso - Allegro molto - Rapsodicamente - Adagio
William Walton - Concerto for Cello and Orchestra
Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Lynn Harrell
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. Prelude
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, I. Prelude
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, I. Jesu, Maria – I am near to death (Gerontius)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, II. Jesu, Maria – I am near to death
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, III. Rouse thee, my fainting soul (Gerontius, chorus)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, III. Rouse thee, my fainting soul
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus (Gerontius)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, V. I can no more (Gerontius)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, VI. Rescue him, O Lord (chorus, Gerontius, semi-chorus)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, VII. Novissima hora est (Gerontius)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, VIII. Proficiscere, anima Christiana (Priest)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, V. Proficiscere, anima Christiana
Disc 4
The Dream of Gerontius, Op.38, Part II: Introduction
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, I. I went to sleep
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, I. I went to sleep (Soul of Gerontius)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, I. I went to sleep
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, II. Another marvel (Soul)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, I. I went to sleep
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, III. My work is done (Angel, Soul)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, I. I went to sleep
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. It is a member of that family (Soul, Angel)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, II. It is a member of that family
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, V. But hark! upon my senses (Soul)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, III. But hark! upon my sense comes a fierce hubbub
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VI. Low-born clods of brute earth (chorus)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, III. But hark! upon my sense comes a fierce hubbub
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VII. Dispossessed, aside thrust (chorus, Angel)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, III. But hark! upon my sense comes a fierce hubbub
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VIII. The mind bold and indepent (chorus)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, III. But hark! upon my sense comes a fierce hubbub
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IX. I see not those false spirits (Soul)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, X. There was a mortal (Angel)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, XI. Praise to the Holiest (semi-chorus, chorus, Angel)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, XII. The sound is like the rushing of the wind (Soul)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, XIII. Glory to Him (chorus, semi-chorus)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, XV. But hark! a grand mysterious harmony (Soul)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, V. But hark! a grand mysterious harmony
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, XVI. And now on the threshold (Angel)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, V. But hark! a grand mysterious harmony
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, XVII. Praise to the Holiest (chorus)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, V. But hark! a grand mysterious harmony
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, XVIII. Thy judgment now is near (Angel, Soul)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VI. Thy judgment now is near
Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Janet Baker
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, XX. Be merciful, be gracious (semi-chorus, chorus)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VII. I go before my judge
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, XXI. Praise to His Name! (Angel)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VII. I go before my judge
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, XXII. Take me away (Soul)
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VII. I go before my judge
Disc 5
Symphony No. 1 in B flat minor: IV: Maestoso - Brioso ed ardentemente - Vivacissimo - Maestoso
Belshazzar's Feast: Thus Spake Isaiah
William Walton - Belshazzar’s Feast
Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, CBSO Chorus
Belshazzar's Feast: Babylon Was a Great City
William Walton - Belshazzar’s Feast
Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, CBSO Chorus
Belshazzar's Feast: Thus in Babylon, the Mighty City
William Walton - Belshazzar’s Feast
Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, CBSO Chorus
Belshazzar's Feast: And in That Same Hour as They Feasted
William Walton - Belshazzar’s Feast
Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, CBSO Chorus
Disc 6
The Planets Suite for Orchestra, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War
The Planets Suite for Orchestra, op. 32: I. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
The Planets Suite for Orchestra, op. 32: I. Mercury, the Winged Messenger
The Planets Suite for Orchestra, op. 32: I. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
The Planets Suite for Orchestra, op. 32: I. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
Disc 7
On Wenlock Edge: I. On Wenlock Edge
Ralph Vaughan Williams - On Wenlock Edge
Robert Tear, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
On Wenlock Edge: II. From far, from eve and morning
Ralph Vaughan Williams - On Wenlock Edge
Robert Tear, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
On Wenlock Edge: III. Is my team ploughing
Ralph Vaughan Williams - On Wenlock Edge
Robert Tear, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
On Wenlock Edge: IV. Oh, when I was in love with you
Ralph Vaughan Williams - On Wenlock Edge
Robert Tear, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
On Wenlock Edge: V. Bredon Hill
Ralph Vaughan Williams - On Wenlock Edge
Robert Tear, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Ralph Vaughan Williams - On Wenlock Edge
Robert Tear, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Songs of Travel: I. The Vagabond
Ralph Vaughan Williams - Songs of Travel
Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Allen
Songs of Travel: II. Let beauty awake
Ralph Vaughan Williams - Songs of Travel
Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Allen
Songs of Travel: III. The Roadside Fire
Ralph Vaughan Williams - Songs of Travel
Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Allen
Songs of Travel: IV. Youth and Love
Ralph Vaughan Williams - Songs of Travel
Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Allen
Ralph Vaughan Williams - Songs of Travel
Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Allen
Songs of Travel: VI. The infinite shining heavens
Ralph Vaughan Williams - Songs of Travel
Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Allen
Songs of Travel: VII. Whither must I wander
Ralph Vaughan Williams - Songs of Travel
Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Allen
Songs of Travel: VIII. Bright is the ring of words
Ralph Vaughan Williams - Songs of Travel
Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Allen
Songs of Travel: IX. I have trod the upward and the downward slope
Ralph Vaughan Williams - Songs of Travel
Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Allen
Guitar Concerto, op. 67: I. Allegro
Malcolm Arnold - Concerto for Guitar and Chamber Orchestra, op. 67
Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Julian Bream
Guitar Concerto, op. 67: II. Lento - Vivace - Lento
Malcolm Arnold - Concerto for Guitar and Chamber Orchestra, op. 67
Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Julian Bream
Disc 8
Lincolnshire Posy: II. Horkstow Grange (The Miser and His Man - A Local Tragedy)
Lincolnshire Posy: IV. The Brisk Young Sailor (Who Returned to Wed His True Love)