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British Composers: Vaughan Williams / Finzi / Holst

David Willcocks · Richard Hickox · Adrian Boult · Stephen Cleobury · André Previn · Christopher Finzi · Richard Farnes · Imogen Holst · London Symphony Orchestra · English Chamber Orchestra

EMI ClassicsCat. 0 95433 2Known duration: 5h 59m (82 of 82 shown tracks)82 tracks

British Composers: Vaughan Williams / Finzi / Holst, Format unverified, on EMI Classics. Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gerald Finzi, Gustav Holst, Arnold Bax, performed by David Willcocks, Richard Hickox, Adrian Boult, Stephen Cleobury; 82 tracks.

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Composers

Ralph Vaughan Williams46 Gerald Finzi19 Gustav Holst14 Arnold Bax3

Tracklist

Disc 1

01

An Oxford Elegy: I. (Lento)

Ralph Vaughan Williams - An Oxford Elegy

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

2:03

02

An Oxford Elegy: II. Go, for they call you, Shepherd

Ralph Vaughan Williams - An Oxford Elegy

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

1:05

03

An Oxford Elegy: III. Here will I sit and wait

Ralph Vaughan Williams - An Oxford Elegy

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

1:45

04

An Oxford Elegy: IV. Screen'd is this nook

Ralph Vaughan Williams - An Oxford Elegy

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

0:49

05

An Oxford Elegy: V. That sweet city

Ralph Vaughan Williams - An Oxford Elegy

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

1:39

06

An Oxford Elegy: VI. Come, let me read

Ralph Vaughan Williams - An Oxford Elegy

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

1:05

07

An Oxford Elegy: VII. Or in my boat I lie

Ralph Vaughan Williams - An Oxford Elegy

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

0:48

08

An Oxford Elegy: VIII. And once, in winter

Ralph Vaughan Williams - An Oxford Elegy

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

1:11

09

An Oxford Elegy: IX. But what-I dream

Ralph Vaughan Williams - An Oxford Elegy

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

0:36

10

An Oxford Elegy: X. No, no, thou hast not felt

Ralph Vaughan Williams - An Oxford Elegy

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

1:36

11

An Oxford Elegy: XI. Runs it not here

Ralph Vaughan Williams - An Oxford Elegy

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

0:43

12

An Oxford Elegy: XII. Needs must I, with heavy heart

Ralph Vaughan Williams - An Oxford Elegy

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

1:03

13

An Oxford Elegy: XIII. Soon will the high Midsummer pomps

Ralph Vaughan Williams - An Oxford Elegy

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

1:29

14

An Oxford Elegy: XIV. He hearkens not!

Ralph Vaughan Williams - An Oxford Elegy

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

0:54

15

An Oxford Elegy: XV. Never more

Ralph Vaughan Williams - An Oxford Elegy

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

0:58

16

An Oxford Elegy: XVI. Yes, thou art gone!

Ralph Vaughan Williams - An Oxford Elegy

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

1:49

17

An Oxford Elegy: XVII. Despair I will not

Ralph Vaughan Williams - An Oxford Elegy

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

1:17

18

An Oxford Elegy: XVIII. Why faintest thou?

Ralph Vaughan Williams - An Oxford Elegy

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

1:23

19

Whitsunday Hymn (No. 3 of Three Choral Hymns)

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Three Choral Hymns: No. 3. Whitsunday Hymn

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

3:56

20

Flos Campi: I. Sicut Lillium inter spinas: Lento

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Flos campi

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Cecil Aronowitz

2:47

21

Flos Campi: II. Jan enim hiems transiit: Andante con moto

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Flos campi

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Cecil Aronowitz

3:26

22

Flos Campi: III. Quaesivi quem diligit anima mea: Lento-Allegro moderato

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Flos campi

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Cecil Aronowitz

3:08

23

Flos Campi: IV. En lectulum Salomonis: Moderato alla marcia

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Flos campi

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Cecil Aronowitz

1:43

24

Flos Campi: V. Revertere, revertere Sulamitis!: Andante quasi lento

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Flos campi

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Cecil Aronowitz

3:06

25

Flos Campi: VI. Pone me ut signaculum: Moderato tranquillo

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Flos campi

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Cecil Aronowitz

5:48

26

Sancta Civitas (The Holy City): I. I was in the spirit: Lento

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Sancta Civitas: I was in the spirit (Lento)

David Willcocks, London Symphony Orchestra, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

4:49

27

Sancta Civitas (The Holy City): II. And I saw Heaven: Allegro

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Sancta Civitas: And I saw Heaven opened (Allegro)

David Willcocks, London Symphony Orchestra, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

2:21

28

Sancta Civitas (The Holy City): III. And I saw an angel standing in the sun: Meno mosso

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Sancta Civitas: And I saw an angel standing in the sun (Meno mosso)

David Willcocks, London Symphony Orchestra, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

1:31

29

Sancta Civitas (The Holy City): IV. Babylon the great is fallen: Lento

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Sancta Civitas: Babylon the great is fallen (Lento)

David Willcocks, London Symphony Orchestra, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

4:15

30

Sancta Civitas (The Holy City): V. Rejoice over her O Heavens: Allegro moderato

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Sancta Civitas: Rejoice over her O Heavens (Allegro moderato)

David Willcocks, London Symphony Orchestra, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

3:14

31

Sancta Civitas (The Holy City): VI. And I saw a new heaven: Adagio

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Sancta Civitas: And I saw a new heaven (Adagio)

David Willcocks, London Symphony Orchestra, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

4:58

32

Sancta Civitas (The Holy City): VII. Therefore are they before the throne of God: Poco meno largo

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Sancta Civitas: Therefore are they before the throne of God (Poco meno largo)

David Willcocks, London Symphony Orchestra, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

1:10

33

Sancta Civitas (The Holy City): VIII. And I saw a pure river

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Sancta Civitas: And I saw a pure river

David Willcocks, London Symphony Orchestra, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

2:41

34

Sancta Civitas (The Holy City): IX. Holy, Holy, Holy: Andante sostenuto

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Sancta Civitas: Holy, Holy, Holy (Andante sostenuto)

David Willcocks, London Symphony Orchestra, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

2:59

35

Sancta Civitas (The Holy City): X. Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory: Poco animato

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Sancta Civitas: Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory (Poco animato)

David Willcocks, London Symphony Orchestra, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

3:17

Disc 2

01

Five Mystical Songs: I. Easter

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Five Mystical Songs: No. 1. Easter

David Willcocks, English Chamber Orchestra, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

5:10

02

Five Mystical Songs: II. I got me flowers

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Five Mystical Songs: No. 2. I Got Me Flowers

David Willcocks, English Chamber Orchestra, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

2:54

03

Five Mystical Songs: III. Love bade me welcome

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Five Mystical Songs: No. 3. Love Bade Me Welcome

David Willcocks, English Chamber Orchestra, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

5:26

04

Five Mystical Songs: IV. The Call

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Five Mystical Songs: No. 4. The Call

David Willcocks, English Chamber Orchestra, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

2:10

05

Five Mystical Songs: V. Antiphon

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Five Mystical Songs: No. 5. Antiphon

David Willcocks, English Chamber Orchestra, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

3:23

06

O clap your hands

Ralph Vaughan Williams - O clap your hands

David Willcocks, English Chamber Orchestra, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

3:14

07

A Choral Fantasia, H177, op. 51

Gustav Holst - A Choral Fantasia

Imogen Holst, English Chamber Orchestra, Janet Baker

17:16

08

Psalm 86, H117 no. 1

Gustav Holst - Two Psalms: To My Humble Supplication (Psalm 86)

Imogen Holst, English Chamber Orchestra, Ian Partridge

8:07

09

Dies natalis, op. 8: I. Intrada

Gerald Finzi - Dies Natalis, op. 8

Christopher Finzi, English Chamber Orchestra

5:07

10

Dies natalis, op. 8: II. Rhapsody: Recitativo stromentato

Gerald Finzi - Dies Natalis, op. 8

Christopher Finzi, English Chamber Orchestra

6:31

11

Dies natalis, op. 8: III. The Rapture: Danza

Gerald Finzi - Dies Natalis, op. 8

Christopher Finzi, English Chamber Orchestra

3:33

12

Dies natalis, op. 8: IV. Wonder: Arioso

Gerald Finzi - Dies Natalis, op. 8

Christopher Finzi, English Chamber Orchestra

4:20

13

Dies natalis, op. 8: V. The Salutation: Aria

Gerald Finzi - Dies Natalis, op. 8

Christopher Finzi, English Chamber Orchestra

4:13

Disc 3

01

Mass in G minor: I. Kyrie

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Mass in G minor

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Nigel Perrin

3:57

02

Mass in G minor: II. Gloria

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Mass in G minor

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Nigel Perrin

4:06

03

Mass in G minor: III. Credo

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Mass in G minor

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Nigel Perrin

6:59

04

Mass in G minor: IV. Sanctus - Osanna I - Benedictus - Osanna II

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Mass in G minor

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Nigel Perrin

5:29

05

Mass in G minor: V. Agnus Dei

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Mass in G minor

David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Nigel Perrin

3:49

06

Lo, the full, final Sacrifice, op. 26

Gerald Finzi - Lo, the full, final sacrifice, op. 26

Richard Farnes, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

14:00

07

Mater ora filium

Arnold Bax - Mater, ora filium, GP 246

Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

10:25

08

God is gone up, op. 27 no. 2

Gerald Finzi - Three Anthems, op. 27 no. 2: God is gone up

Richard Farnes, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

4:32

09

I sing of a maiden that is makeless

Arnold Bax - I Sing of a Maiden, GP 266

Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

3:54

10

This Worldes Joie

Arnold Bax - This Worldes Joie

Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

6:19

11

Magnificat, op. 36

Gerald Finzi - Magnificat, op. 36

Richard Farnes, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

9:21

Disc 4

01

Intimations of Immortality, op. 29: I. There was a time when meadow, grove and stream

Gerald Finzi - Intimations of Immortality, op. 29

Richard Hickox, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Ian Tracey

9:38

02

Intimations of Immortality, op. 29: II. The rainbow comes and gone

Gerald Finzi - Intimations of Immortality, op. 29

Richard Hickox, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Ian Tracey

2:17

03

Intimations of Immortality, op. 29: III. Now, while the birds thus sing a joyous song

Gerald Finzi - Intimations of Immortality, op. 29

Richard Hickox, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Ian Tracey

5:07

04

Intimations of Immortality, op. 29: IV. Ye blessèd Creatures, I have heard the call

Gerald Finzi - Intimations of Immortality, op. 29

Richard Hickox, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Ian Tracey

5:51

05

Intimations of Immortality, op. 29: V. Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting

Gerald Finzi - Intimations of Immortality, op. 29

Richard Hickox, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Ian Tracey

3:59

06

Intimations of Immortality, op. 29: VI. Earth fills her lap with pleasures of her own

Gerald Finzi - Intimations of Immortality, op. 29

Richard Hickox, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Ian Tracey

1:21

07

Intimations of Immortality, op. 29: VII. O joy! that in our embers

Gerald Finzi - Intimations of Immortality, op. 29

Richard Hickox, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Ian Tracey

8:17

08

Intimations of Immortality, op. 29: VIII. Then sing, ye Birds, sing, sing a joyous song!

Gerald Finzi - Intimations of Immortality, op. 29

Richard Hickox, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Ian Tracey

3:46

09

Intimations of Immortality, op. 29: IX. And O, ye Fountains, Meadows, Hills and Groves

Gerald Finzi - Intimations of Immortality, op. 29

Richard Hickox, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Ian Tracey

4:57

10

Grand Fantasia and Toccata, op. 38: I. Molto grave

Gerald Finzi - Grand Fantasia and Toccata, op. 38: 1. Molto grave

Richard Hickox, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Philip Fowke

9:37

11

Grand Fantasia and Toccata, op. 38: II. Allegro vigoroso

Gerald Finzi - Grand Fantasia and Toccata, op. 38: 2. Allegro vigoroso

Richard Hickox, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Philip Fowke

6:06

Disc 5

01

The Perfect Fool, op. 39: I. Andante

Gustav Holst - The Perfect Fool, op. 39: Ballet Music

André Previn, London Symphony Orchestra

0:58

02

The Perfect Fool, op. 39: II. Dance of Spirits of Earth: Moderato-Andante

Gustav Holst - The Perfect Fool, op. 39: Ballet Music

André Previn, London Symphony Orchestra

3:39

03

The Perfect Fool, op. 39: III. Dance of Spirits of Water: Allegretto

Gustav Holst - The Perfect Fool, op. 39: Ballet Music

André Previn, London Symphony Orchestra

2:47

04

The Perfect Fool, op. 39: IV. Dance of Spirits of Fire: Allegro moderato

Gustav Holst - The Perfect Fool, op. 39: Ballet Music

André Previn, London Symphony Orchestra

3:22

05

Egdon Heath-Homage to Hardy, op. 47

Gustav Holst - Egdon Heath, op. 47

André Previn, London Symphony Orchestra

14:42

06

The Planets-Suite, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War: Allegro

Gustav Holst - The Planets, op. 32

Adrian Boult, Philharmonia Orchestra

7:17

07

The Planets-Suite, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace: Adagio

Gustav Holst - The Planets, op. 32

Adrian Boult, Philharmonia Orchestra

8:52

08

The Planets-Suite, op. 32: III. Mecury, the Winged Messenger: Vivace

Gustav Holst - The Planets, op. 32

Adrian Boult, Philharmonia Orchestra

4:06

09

The Planets-Suite, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity: Allegro giocoso

Gustav Holst - The Planets, op. 32

Adrian Boult, Philharmonia Orchestra

8:02

10

The Planets-Suite, op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age: Adagio

Gustav Holst - The Planets, op. 32

Adrian Boult, Philharmonia Orchestra

9:13

11

The Planets-Suite, op. 32: VI. Uranus, the Magician: Allegro

Gustav Holst - The Planets, op. 32

Adrian Boult, Philharmonia Orchestra

6:28

12

The Planets-Suite, op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic: Andante

Gustav Holst - The Planets, op. 32

Adrian Boult, Philharmonia Orchestra, Ambrosian Singers

7:09