Arnold: Beckus the Dandipratt, Op. 5 - Comedy Overture

This page lists all recordings of Beckus the Dandipratt, Op. 5 - Comedy Overture, by Malcolm Henry Arnold (1921-2006) on CD. Generally, more recent CDs are listed first, but with priority given to items that are in stock.

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Arnold:

Beckus the Dandipratt, Op. 5 - Comedy Overture

London Symphony Orchestra, Nicholas Braithwaite

Chagrin:

Overture from ‘Helter Skelter'

London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Pritchard

Morgan, D:

Contrasts (1974)

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley

Pierson, H:

Macbeth, Symphonic Poem Op. 54 (1859)

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth

Rawsthorne:

Fantasy Overture: Corteges

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth

Warlock:

Serenade for strings

London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Braithwaite


“A stimulating and diverting pot pourri.” Gramophone Magazine, May 2008

Lyrita - SRCD318

(CD)

$16.99

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Arnold - Concerto for Two Pianos

Arnold - Concerto for Two Pianos


Arnold:

Beckus the Dandipratt, Op. 5 - Comedy Overture

Fantasy on a Theme of John Field, for piano & orchestra, Op.116

Concerto for 2 Pianos (3 hands), Op.104

Concerto for Piano Duet & Strings, Op. 32


Phillip Dyson (piano) & Kevin Sargent (piano)

Ulster Orchestra, Esa Heikkilä

Naxos - 8570531

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$6.99

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Arnold conducts Arnold

Arnold conducts Arnold


Arnold:

Symphony No. 1, Op. 22

Concerto for 2 Pianos (3 hands), Op.104

Tam O'Shanter, Op. 51

Symphony No. 2, Op. 40

Beckus the Dandipratt, Op. 5 - Comedy Overture

Overture: Peterloo, Op. 97

Symphony No. 5, Op. 74


Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Arnold

Penguin Guide

Rosette Winner

EMI British Composers - 3821462

(CD - 2 discs)

$10.99

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The Post-War Revival

The Post-War Revival


Arnold:

Beckus the Dandipratt, Op. 5 - Comedy Overture

Beethoven:

Leonore Overture No. 1, Op. 138

Brahms:

Variations on a theme by Haydn for orchestra, Op. 56a 'St Anthony Variations'

Elgar:

The Wand of Youth Suite No. 2, Op. 1b

Mahler:

Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen

(sung in German)


Eugenia Zareska (mezzo-soprano)

London Philharmonic Orchestra, Eduard van Beinum

‘Van Beinum’s performance has a fizzing brilliance, humour and pin-point precision that is hard to beat. A terrific disc.’ International Record Review

LPO - LPO0011

(CD)

$10.99

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Malcolm Arnold Overtures

Malcolm Arnold Overtures


Arnold:

Beckus the Dandipratt, Op. 5 - Comedy Overture

The Smoke, Op. 21

A Sussex Overture, Op. 31

Tam O'Shanter, Op. 51

A Grand Grand Festival Overture, Op. 57

Kathy Jones (principal vacuum cleaner), Helena Miles (sub principal vacuum cleaner), Chris Hoyle (section vacuum cleaner), Fiona Macintosh (principal floor polisher)

Overture: Peterloo, Op. 97

Anniversary Overture, Op. 99

The Fair Field, Op. 110

A Flourish for Orchestra, Op. 112

Robert Kett, Op. 141

premiere recording


BBC Philharmonic, Rumon Gamba

Chandos - CHAN10293

(CD)

$16.99

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Arnold: Overtures

Arnold: Overtures


Arnold:

A Sussex Overture, Op. 31

Beckus the Dandipratt, Op. 5 - Comedy Overture

The Fair Field, Op. 110

The Smoke, Op. 21

Commonwealth Christmas Overture


London Philharmonic Orchestra, Marcolm Arnold

Reference Recordings - RR48

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$14.99

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Arnold - Orchestral Works

Arnold - Orchestral Works


Arnold:

Beckus the Dandipratt, Op. 5 - Comedy Overture

The Inn of the Sixth Happiness

Flourish for a 21st Birthday

(World premiere recording)

Symphony No. 6, Op. 95

Philharmonic Concerto, Op.120


London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley

‘… Plentiful evidence of Arnold’s wonderful ear … A worthy and beautifully presented tribute…’ Andrew Clements, The Guardian, concert review Sept 2004

LPO - LPO0013

(CD)

$10.99

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Constantin Silvestri

Constantin Silvestri


Arnold:

Beckus the Dandipratt, Op. 5 - Comedy Overture

23 February 1963

Britten:

Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a

26 November 1966

Debussy:

Jeux - Poème dansé

10 November 1965

Elgar:

Cockaigne Overture, Op. 40 'In London Town'

6 December 1966

Symphony No. 1 in A flat major, Op. 55

25 July 1968

Enescu:

Romanian Rhapsody in A major, Op. 11 No. 1

Royal Festival Hall, London, 22 November 1966

Tchaikovsky:

Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Op. 17 'Little Russian'

12 November 1966


Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Constantin Silvestri

Recorded: Winter Gardens, Bournemouth

BBC Legends - Conductors - BBCL41822

(CD - 2 discs)

$22.49

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London Philharmonic Orchestra 75th Anniversary

London Philharmonic Orchestra 75th Anniversary

Box Set Volume 1 - 1932-1957


 

Fantasia and Fugue

(JS Bach/Elgar)

Jean Pougnet (violin)

Sir Adrian Boult

Arnold:

Beckus the Dandipratt, Op. 5 - Comedy Overture

Eduard van Beinum

Beethoven:

Leonore Overture No. 1, Op. 138

Eugenia Zareska (mezzo-soprano)

Eduard van Beinum

Brahms:

Variations on a theme by Haydn for orchestra, Op. 56a 'St Anthony Variations'

Eduard van Beinum

Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80

Sir Adrian Boult

Chabrier:

España

Sir Thomas Beecham

Elgar:

The Wand of Youth Suite No. 2, Op. 1b

Eduard van Beinum

Handel:

Israel in Egypt (excerpts)

Dora Labette (soprano)

Leeds Festival Chorus, Sir Thomas Beecham

Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV351

(harty)

Sir Adrian Boult

Haydn:

German Dances

Sir Adrian Boult

Khachaturian:

Violin Concerto in D minor

Ruggiero Ricci (violin)

Anatole Fistoulari

Piano Concerto in D flat major

Moura Lympany (piano)

Anatole Fistoulari

Mahler:

Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen

Eduard van Beinum

Mozart:

Kyrie and Qui toillis from Mass in C Minor

Dora Labette (soprano)

Leeds Festival Chorus, Sir Thomas Beecham

Symphony No. 35 in D major, K385 'Haffner'

Sir Thomas Beecham

Nicolai, C O:

Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor overture

Sir Adrian Boult

Sibelius:

The Tempest, Op. 109 (excerpts)

Dora Labette (soprano)

Leeds Festival Chorus, Sir Thomas Beecham

En Saga, Op. 9

Sir Adrian Boult


London Philharmonic Orchestra

4 CDs for the price of 3

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LPO - LPO0097

(CD - 4 discs)

Normally: $32.99

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Malcolm Arnold Edition Volume 3 - Orchestral, Brass & Piano Music

Malcolm Arnold Edition Volume 3 - Orchestral, Brass & Piano Music


Arnold:

Tam O'Shanter, Op. 51

Beckus the Dandipratt, Op. 5 - Comedy Overture

Water Music, Op.82b

Anniversary Overture, Op. 99

Philharmonic Concerto, Op.120

Overture: Peterloo, Op. 97

A Flourish for Orchestra, Op. 112

English Dances Op. 27 & 33

Larch Trees, Op.3

Serenade for Small Orchestra, Op. 26

Sweeney Todd – Concert Suite for Orchestra, Op.68a

(Arranged from the complete ballet score by David Ellis in association with the composer in 1984)

Carnival of Animals, Op. 72

A Grand Grand Festival Overture, Op. 57

Brass Quintet, Op. 73

Four Scottish Dances, Op. 59

(arr. Farr)

Fantasy for Brass Band, Op.114

Little Suite No.1 for Brass Band, Op.80

Four Cornish Dances, Op. 91

The Complete Solo Piano Music

Benjamin Frith (piano)


Royal Philharmonic Orchestra , BBC Concert Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Musici, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble & Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Elgar Howarth, Vernon Handley, Sir Adrian Boult & Mark Stephenson

Decca - 4765348

(CD - 4 discs)

$28.49

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