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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Thames Diamond Jubilee PageantThe Official Album
Recorded at Henry Wood Hall, London on 7 & 8 March 2012. The London Philharmonic Orchestra takes part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant on 3 June as part of the 1000 boat flotilla celebrating the Queen’s 60th anniversary. Its musicians will play works chosen for their association with British history and London landmarks, recorded here to capture the spirit of the occasion and to serve as a memento of a unique day. Highlights of the music include Percy Grainger’s Country Gardens, Jupiter from Gustav Holst’s The Planets, Thomas Arne’s Rule, Britannia!, the James Bond Theme, The Dam Busters by Eric Coates and two works by Elgar – Nimrod from Enigma Variations and Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1. The CD closes out with a performance of the National Anthem. “You don’t have to be ravingly patriotic to enjoy this, but it helps. When the Jubilee flotilla travels down the Thames on June 3, the London Philharmonic will be on board. This CD gives a foretaste of what to expect...The music is crisply delivered under David Parry.” The Times, 12th May 2012 | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Yuri Temirkanov at the BBC PromsRoyal Albert Hall, London, 26 August 1992
Representing the first visit to the Proms by the St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, this exhilarating and refreshing concert from 1992 sees the orchestra on top form under Yevgeny Mravinsky’s esteemed successor, Yuri Temirkanov. Temirkanov was appointed Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the orchestra four years prior to this recording, having made his debut with them several decades earlier, which lead to his appointment as Mravinsky’s assistant conductor in the sixties. Temirkanov is not averse to making changes to musical scores, and the Manfred Symphony featured on this DVD is subject to a convincing set of alterations, closing with a reprise of the first movement’s dark coda, a compelling and appropriate substitute for the customary happy ending. Temirkanov’s profound love of Tchaikovsky’s music is evident in this passionate interpretation from an orchestra that was established nearly 130 years ago, and according to Gramophone is one of the top 20 orchestras in the world. A frequent guest conductor of major orchestras in Europe, Temirkanov and ‘his orchestra’, were described in the Corriere della Sera (Milan) as ‘something unique in world music panorama… Amazing musicians, everyone is a soloist, but in perfect ensemble and confluence with others.’ Temirkanov has received many distinguished awards in Russia, such as the President’s Medal from Vladimir Putin, the Abbiati Prize for Best Conductor, and Conductor of the Year in Italy in 2003. Recently, he was made an Honorary Academician of Santa Cecilia. This is the first DVD release of this material. Picture format: 4:3 Running time: 72’ Subtitles: n/a Menu languages: English Booklet languages: E/F/G Region code: 0 Territory Restrictions: None “The Tchaikovsky is a beautiful and dramatic performance, though whether the DVD is worth buying rather depends on your feelings about the last two movements. Both have extensive cuts...and amendments...Overall, the orchestra makes a lovely sound and responds well to Temirkanov's expressive hands.” BBC Music Magazine, July 2012 **** “the orchestra, drilled so long and so relentlessly under the Mravinsky regime, they play with rare warmth and spontaneity; that said, the old discipline kicks in where necessary...really this is a fine tribute to the BBC, whose Proms productions then were often superior to the ones we see now. An indispensable record of a memorable night.” MusicWeb International, June 2012 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | British AnthemsA Collection of Great British Music
A collection of music by great British composers, including Elgar - Land of Hope and Glory, Enigma Variations; Holst – The Planets; Walton – Crown Imperial; Orb & Sceptre and Parry – Jerusalem. Full of highly recognisable themes, this album captures and celebrates the great British spirit. Released in time for the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Katherine Middleton, which takes place on the 29th April 2011. With street parties up and down the isle and a national bank holiday, the biggest Royal event since the Marriage of Prince Charles to Princess Diana is set to be celebrated in style. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | British Fantasies and Fanfares
A truly magnificent and stirring release of British Fantasies and Fanfares by John Cook, Herbert Howells, Percy Whitlock, York Bowen, Edward Bairstow, Paul Spicer, Edward Elgar and Willian Walton. Nigel Potts is currently Organist & Choirmaster of Christ & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in New York City and Artist-in-Residence at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Bay Shore, NY. On this recording he plays the Schoenstein Organ of St Paul’s Parish, Washington DC. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Movie Classics19 of your favourite movie classics
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| |  | Classic Elgar
Elgar: | Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major, Op. 39 No. 1 Dorabella (from Enigma Variations) Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 - Adagio The Wand of Youth Suite No. 2, Op. 1b Chanson de Matin, Op. 15 No. 2 Sea Pictures, Op. 37 - Where Corals Lie Elegy for strings, Op. 58 Salut d'amour, Op. 12 Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20 - Larghetto Chanson de Nuit, Op. 15 No. 1 Sérénade lyrique The Wild Bears (The Wand of Youth Suite No. 2 Op. 1b) Nimrod (from Enigma Variations) Violin Concerto in B minor, Op. 61 - Andante Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4 in G major, Op. 39 No. 4 |
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| |  | The Very Best of The Grimethorpe Colliery (UK Coal) Band
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| |  | Spirit of England
From Greensleeves to Jerusalem this selection of music in celebration of England’s green and pleasant land will evoke fond memories of summer holidays, end-of-term assemblies and listening to the wireless alongside a nostalgic pride in our country and its unique heritage. | 
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