Master of Orchestral Texture
Charles Mackerras · Julian Lloyd Webber · John McCarthy · Paul Esswood · Robert Tear · Royal Philharmonic Orchestra · London Symphony Orchestra · Royal Liverpool Philharmonic · Pro Arte Orchestra · Philharmonia Orchestra
Master of Orchestral Texture (2011), CD, on EMI Classics. Music by Arthur Sullivan, Edward Elgar, Igor Stravinsky, Gustav Mahler, performed by Charles Mackerras, Julian Lloyd Webber, John McCarthy, Paul Esswood; 74 tracks.
Composers
Tracklist
Disc 1
Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: I. Molto allegro
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550 “Great”
Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: II. Andante
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550 “Great”
Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: III. Menuetto & Trio
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550 “Great”
Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: IV. Allegro assai
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550 “Great”
Symphony no. 7 in D minor, op. 70: I. Allegro maestoso
Symphony no. 7 in D minor, op. 70: II. Poco adagio
Disc 2
Cello Concerto in D (reconstructed by Mackerras): I. Allegro moderato (cadenza: Mackerras)
Arthur Sullivan - Cello Concerto in D major
Charles Mackerras, Julian Lloyd Webber, London Symphony Orchestra
Cello Concerto in D (reconstructed by Mackerras): II. Andante espressivo
Arthur Sullivan - Cello Concerto in D major
Charles Mackerras, Julian Lloyd Webber, London Symphony Orchestra
Cello Concerto in D (reconstructed by Mackerras): III. Molto vivace
Arthur Sullivan - Cello Concerto in D major
Charles Mackerras, Julian Lloyd Webber, London Symphony Orchestra
Le sacre du printemps: Part I "The Adoration of the Earth": Introduction
Le sacre du printemps: Part I "The Adoration of the Earth": Ritual of Abduction
Le sacre du printemps: Part I "The Adoration of the Earth": Spring Rounds
Le sacre du printemps: Part I "The Adoration of the Earth": Ritual of the Rival Tribes
Le sacre du printemps: Part I "The Adoration of the Earth": Procession of the Sage
Le sacre du printemps: Part I "The Adoration of the Earth": Adoration of the Earth
Le sacre du printemps: Part I "The Adoration of the Earth": Dance of the Earth
Le sacre du printemps: Part II "The Sacrifice": Mystic Circles of the Maidens
Le sacre du printemps: Part II "The Sacrifice": Glorification of the Chosen One
Le sacre du printemps: Part II "The Sacrifice": Evocation of the Ancestors
Disc 3
Paris: The Song of a Great City
Frederick Delius - Paris, a Nightpiece: The Song of a Great City, RT vi/14
Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Introduction
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: Theme (Andante)
Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation I (C.A.E.)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation II (H.D.S.-P.)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation III (R.B.T.)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation IV (W.M.B.)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation V (R.P.A.)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation VI (Ysobel)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation VII (Troyte)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation VIII (W.N.)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation IX (Nimrod)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation X (Intermezzo: Dorabella)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation XI (G.R.S.)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation XII (B.G.N.)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation XIII (Romanza: ***)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation XIV (E.D.U.)
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Disc 4
14 Volks-Kinderlieder: No. 4. Sandmännchen
Johannes Brahms - 14 Volks-Kinderlieder, WoO 31: 4. "Sandmännchen"
Charles Mackerras, Philharmonia Orchestra, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
César Franck - Messe solennelle en la majeur, op. 12
Charles Mackerras, Philharmonia Orchestra, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
Symphony no. 5 in C-sharp minor: II. Stürmisch bewegt. Mit größter Vehemenz
Symphony no. 5 in C-sharp minor: III. Scherzo: Kräftig, nicht zu schnell
Disc 5
Pineapple Poll (arr. Mackerras): Scene One. Opening Dance
Pineapple Poll (arr. Mackerras): Scene One. Poll’s Solo & Pas de deux
Arthur Sullivan - Pineapple Poll: Scene I. Poll’s Solo and Pas de deux
Pineapple Poll (arr. Mackerras): Scene One. Belaye’s Solo
Pineapple Poll (arr. Mackerras): Scene One. Pas de trois
Pineapple Poll (arr. Mackerras): Scene Two. Poll’s Solo
Pineapple Poll (arr. Mackerras): Scene Two. Jasper’s Solo
Pineapple Poll (arr. Mackerras): Scene Three. Belaye’s Solo and Sailors’ Dance
Arthur Sullivan - Pineapple Poll: Scene III. Belaye’s Solo and Sailors’ Drill
Pineapple Poll (arr. Mackerras): Scene Three. Poll’s Solo
Pineapple Poll (arr. Mackerras): Scene Three. Entry of Belaye with Blanche as Bride
Arthur Sullivan - Pineapple Poll: Scene III. Entry of Belaye with Blanche as Bride
Pineapple Poll (arr. Mackerras): Scene Three. Reconciliation
Pineapple Poll (arr. Mackerras): Scene Three. Grande Finale
Messiah: Part I. For unto us child is born
George Frideric Handel - Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 12. Chorus “For unto us a Child is born”