The Great EMI Recordings
John Barbirolli · Philharmonia Orchestra · The Hallé · London Symphony Orchestra · Vienna Philharmonic · Sinfonia of London · Janet Baker · Renata Scotto · André Navarra · Rolando Panerai
The Great EMI Recordings (2010), CD, on EMI Classics. Music by Edward Elgar, Gustav Mahler, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Maurice Ravel, performed by John Barbirolli, Philharmonia Orchestra, The Hallé, London Symphony Orchestra; 105 tracks.
Composers
Tracklist
Disc 1
Symphony No. 2 “A London Symphony”: I. Lento – Allegro Risoluto (Molto Pesante)
Ralph Vaughan Williams - Symphony no. 2 in G major “A London Symphony”
Symphony No. 2 “A London Symphony”: Ii. Lento
Ralph Vaughan Williams - Symphony no. 2 in G major “A London Symphony”
Symphony No. 2 “A London Symphony”: Iii. Scherzo (Nocturne): Allegro Vivace
Ralph Vaughan Williams - Symphony no. 2 in G major “A London Symphony”
Disc 2
The Walk to the Paradise Garden (A Village Romeo and Juliet)
Symphony no. 5 in D: I. Preludio: Moderato – Allegro – Tempo I
Symphony no. 5 in D: II. Scherzo: Presto misterioso
Disc 3
The Swan of Tuonela (Lemminkäinen Suite op. 22)
Cello Concerto in E minor op. 85: I. Adagio – Moderato
Cello Concerto in E minor op. 85: II. Lento – Allegro molto
Disc 4
Symphony no. 5 in C‐sharp minor: I. Trauermarsch (In gemessenem Schritt. Streng. Wie ein Kondukt)
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
La Mer: I. De l’aube à midi sur la mer
Claude Debussy - La Mer, trois esquisses symphoniques pour orchestre, L. 109
La Mer: III. Dialogue du vent et de la mer
Claude Debussy - La Mer, trois esquisses symphoniques pour orchestre, L. 109
Ma mère l’oye Suite: I. Pavane de la belle au bois dormant
Maurice Ravel - Ma mère l’Oye : Tableau II : Pavane de la Belle au bois dormant
Disc 6
Serenade in C for Strings op. 48: I. Pezzo in forma di sonatina
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Serenade for Strings in C major, op. 48
Serenade in C for Strings op. 48: II. Valse: Moderato
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Serenade for Strings in C major, op. 48
Serenade in C for Strings op. 48: III. Élégie: Larghetto elegiaco
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Serenade for Strings in C major, op. 48
Serenade in C for Strings op. 48: IV. Finale: Tema russo
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Serenade for Strings in C major, op. 48
Symphony no. 4 in F minor op. 36: I. Andante sostenuto – Moderato con anima
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Symphony no. 4 in F minor, op. 36
Symphony no. 4 in F minor op. 36: II. Andantino in modo di canzona
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Symphony no. 4 in F minor, op. 36
Disc 7
Serenade in E minor op. 20: I. Allegro piacevole
Serenade in E minor op. 20: III. Allegretto – Come prima
Disc 8
Symphony no. 1 in A‐flat op. 55: I. Andante: Nobilimente e semplice – Allegro
Symphony no. 1 in A‐flat op. 55: II. Allegro molto
Disc 9
Symphony no. 3 in F op. 90: I. Allegro con brio – Un poco sostenuto – Tempo I
Symphony no. 3 in F op. 90: IV. Allegro – Un poco sostenuto
Variations on an Original Theme op. 36 “Enigma”: Introduction
Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Variations on an Original Theme op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation I: (C.A.E.) / 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 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. (M.W.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: (Dorabella) – Intermezzo
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
Disc 10
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “È Izaghi ed Izanami” (Suzuki/Butterfly)
Giacomo Puccini - Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “E Izaghi ed Izanami” (Suzuki, Butterfly)
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Suzuki… È lungi la misera ?” (Butterfly/Suzuki)
Giacomo Puccini - Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “E Izaghi ed Izanami” (Suzuki, Butterfly)
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Un bel dí vedremo” (Butterfly)
Giacomo Puccini - Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Un bel dì, vedremo” (Butterfly)
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “C’è. Entrate” (Goro/Sharpless/Butterfly)
Giacomo Puccini - Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “C’è. Entrate” (Goro, Sharpless, Butterfly, Suzuki, Yamadori)
Giacomo Puccini - Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “C’è. Entrate” (Goro, Sharpless, Butterfly, Suzuki, Yamadori)
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Si sa che aprir la porta” (Butterfly/Sharpless/Yamadori/Goro)
Giacomo Puccini - Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Si sa che aprir la porta” … “Udiste?” (Butterfly, Sharpless, Yamadori, Goro)
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Ora a noi” (Sharpless/Butterfly)
Giacomo Puccini - Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Ora a noi” … “Amico, cercherete” … “Qui troncarla conviene” (Sharpless, Butterfly)
Les Nuits d’été op. 7 : I. Villanelle
Hector Berlioz - Les Nuits d’été, H. 81, op. 7: Nº 1. Villanelle
Les Nuits d’été op. 7 : II. Le Spectre de la rose
Hector Berlioz - Les Nuits d’été, H. 81, op. 7: Nº 2. Le Spectre de la rose
Les Nuits d’été op. 7 : III. Sur les laguens
Hector Berlioz - Les Nuits d’été, H. 81, op. 7: Nº 3. Sur les lagunes
Les Nuits d’été op. 7 : V. Au cimetière
Hector Berlioz - Les Nuits d’été, H. 81, op. 7: Nº 5. Au cimetière
Les Nuits d’été op. 7 : VI. L’Île inconnue
Hector Berlioz - Les Nuits d’été, H. 81, op. 7: Nº 6. L’Île inconnue