All recordingsPrices shown exclude VAT. (UK tax is not payable for deliveries to United States.) See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Elgar - Cello Concerto & Sea Pictures
London Symphony Orchestra, John Barbirolli | 
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| |  | Elgar - Songs and Piano Music
Elgar: | Seven Lieder A War Song (Hayward), Op. 5 Is she not passing fair As I laye a-thynkynge (Ingoldsby) premiere recording Salut d'amour, Op. 12 The wind at dawn After (P.B.Marston) Op. 31, No. 1 Woodland Interlude from Caractacus Dry those fair, those crystal eyes (H.King) The Pipes of Pan Sea Pictures, Op. 37 (Elgar’s own piano version) The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38 - The Angel's Farewell (Elgar’s own piano version) The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38 - Prelude (Elgar’s own piano version) Come, Gentle Night (C.Bingham) In the Dawn, Op. 41, No. 1 Speak, Music, Op. 41, No. 2 Dream Children, Op. 43 Arabian serenade Canto Popolare (In Moonlight) Pleading, Op. 48 No. 1 Twilight, Op. 59 No. 1 Fringes of the Fleet "?" (March 1918) It isnae me (S.Holmes) XTC (unpublished, to Elgar’s own words) |
David Owen Norris (piano), The Works: Amanda Pitt (soprano), Mark Wilde (tenor) & Peter Savidge (baritone) A tribute to Elgar's 150th birthday (2007), David Owen Norris and The Works perform Elgar's songs and piano solos on Elgar's own 1844 Broadwood piano, including the world-premiere of his unpublished final song XTC, set to his own words. In all, this 2-CD set presents 32 of Elgar's finest songs for voice and piano, including a number never recorded before, and premiere recordings of Elgar's piano arrangements of the theme of the Cello Concerto, and the Prelude and Angel’s Farewell from Gerontius which, like Sea Pictures (sung here in its original soprano key) and the Woodland Interlude from Caractacus, were all composed at this piano. He even wrote these titles on its soundboard, along with his signature. These piano versions clearly remained in the forefront of Elgar’s mind and reveal his bold first thoughts before they may have been revised at the suggestion of others. The piano’s construction – keys slightly narrower than on a modern piano, the black keys set lower – illuminates Elgar’s intentions. The writing suddenly makes perfect sense, which it doesn’t always on a modern Steinway. The cover art is H.A. Payne’s The Enchanted Sea, which was part of the inspiration for Sea Pictures. “A veritable treasure-trove.” BBC Radio 3 | | Avie - AV2129 (CD - 2 discs) Normally: $26.49 Special: $21.19 |
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Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano) Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Simon Wright | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Jacqueline Du Pré & Janet Baker London Symphony Orchestra & Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli A doubly magnificent recording: du Pré's life-changing recording of the concerto twinned with Baker's fresh and deeply moving account of the Sea Pictures - James Jolly, Gramophone 1000th issue | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Bernadette Greevy (mezzo-soprano) London Philharmonic, Vernon Handley | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | The Very Best of Janet Baker
Bach, J S: | Bereite dich Zion (from Christmas Oratorio, BWV248) | Brahms: | Alto Rhapsody, Op. 53 Geistliches Wiegenlied, Op. 91 No. 2 | Britten: | Corpus Christi Carol | Duparc: | L'Invitation au voyage | Duruflé: | Requiem, Op. 9: Pie Jesu | Elgar: | Sea Pictures, Op. 37 The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38 - The Angel's Farewell | Fauré: | Two Songs, Op. 83 Clair de Lune, Op. 46 No. 2 | Handel: | Messiah: He was despised | Mahler: | Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen (Rückert-Lieder) | Mendelssohn: | Elijah: O rest in the Lord Auf Flügeln des Gesanges, Op. 34 No. 2 | Schubert: | Ave Maria, D839 Gretchen am Spinnrade, D118 Wiegenlied, D498 Die Forelle, D550 Auf dem Wasser zu singen, D774 An die Musik D547 An Sylvia, D891 Nacht und Träume, D827 Heidenröslein, D257 Du bist die Ruh D776 (Rückert) | Schumann: | Mondnacht (No. 5 from Liederkreis, Op. 39) Du Ring an meinem Finger' (No. 4 from Frauenliebe und Leben, Op. 42) | Strauss, R: | Befreit, Op. 39 No. 4 Morgen, Op. 27 No. 4 | Vaughan Williams: | Linden Lea | Warlock: | Pretty Ring Time |
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano) One of this country’s finest and most popular singers, Dame Janet Baker has a special place in the hearts of music-lovers throughout the land. Since making her Covent Garden and New York debuts in 1966 she has become synonymous with a wide range of much-loved baroque and romantic repertoire. Janet Baker was made a Dame 25 years ago. Here, for the first time, EMI have gathered together some of her most memorable performances on one double CD. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Elgar - Sea Pictures & Pageant of EmpireRecorded at The Colosseum, Town Hall, Watford, 6-7 October & 10 November 2009
Roderick Williams (baritone) BBC Concert Orchestra, Martin Yates Elgar’s Sea Pictures sung by a man, and a baritone, of the calibre of Roderick Williams is an eye-opening experience for all Elgarians, making one wonder why it had not been done before. Dutton Epoch’s pioneering exploration of this repertoire has to be heard, and you will surely return to Roderick’s interpretation again and again. This is a remarkable programme of orchestral song cycles in which Roderick Williams is accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Martin Yates; it also features the world premiere recording of Elgar’s songs for Pageant of Empire – seven gloriously tuneful numbers in Elgar’s most expansive vein. Ivor Gurney’s Light’s Out and Michael Hurd’s Shore Leave, both haunting and evocative song cycles with the Concert Orchestra, make this an unforgettable portrait of the art of Roderick Williams. This is a worthy companion to Dutton Epoch’s earlier CD of Roderick Williams in orchestral songs (CDLX 7199 ‘Sea Fever’). | 
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| |  | Elgar - Enigma Variations
London Symphony & Philharmonia Orchestra, George Weldon George Weldon was conductor of the CBSO until 1951. On this release he is heard conducting
the LSO in performances of ‘In The South’ and ‘Sea Pictures’ made at Studio No.1 at Abbey Road
in 1953. Conductor and orchestra are joined by contralto Gladys Ripley for the song cycle. The
‘Enigma Variations’ was recorded in 1954 at the Kingsway Hall and produced by Walter Legge “Superb, astonishing performances from a most underrated conductor. Both orchestras play with non-stop intensity, with Glady's Ripley an exquisite soloist in Sea Pictures. Decent sound for its time.” BBC Music Magazine, August 2008 ***** | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Elgar - Complete Songs for voice & piano Volume 1
Elgar: | The Self-Banished (1875) Oh, soft was the song, Op. 59, No. 3 Canto Popolare (In Moonlight) Pleading, Op. 48 No. 1 There Are Seven That Pull the Thread Twilight, Op. 59 No. 1 The wind at dawn In the Dawn, Op. 41, No. 1 Speak, Music, Op. 41, No. 2 Dry those fair, those crystal eyes (H.King) Always and Everywhere (1901) Sea Pictures, Op. 37 Like to the Damask Rose Queen Mary’s Song A Song of Autumn Come, Gentle Night (C.Bingham) |
Amanda Roocroft (soprano), Konrad Jarnot (baritone) & Reinild Mees (piano) “Konrad Jarnot is mesmerising in the opening slumber, and with noble tones from pianist Reinid Mills he makes Elizabeth Barrett Browning's 'Sabbath Morning at Sea' more persuasive than I've ever heard it.” BBC Music Magazine, July 2008 **** “Here's another fresh slant on Elgar's masterly Sea Pictures, this time a most persuasive first recording employing a make voice… With this exemplary diction, unflustered poise and focused tone… Konrad Jarnot forges an instinctive alliance with the admirable Reinild Mees, who accompanies with stylish understanding. Amanda Roocroft... contributes very creditably...” Gramophone Magazine, April 2008 | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Nicholas Braithwaite | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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