The Elgar Edition

The Elgar Edition

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Label Warner Classics Release date Format 9×CD Country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Tracklist 661:01

CD 1

1 Symphony no. 1 in A‐flat, op. 55: I. Andante: nobilmente e semplice—Allegro 17:25
2 Symphony no. 1 in A‐flat, op. 55: II. Allegro molto— 7:37
3 Symphony no. 1 in A‐flat, op. 55: III. Adagio 10:18
4 Symphony no. 1 in A‐flat, op. 55: IV. Lento—Allegro 11:21
5 Falstaff—Symphonic Study in C minor, op. 68: I. Falstaff and Prince Henry 2:57
6 Falstaff—Symphonic Study in C minor, op. 68: II. Eastcheap—Gadshill—The Boar’s Head, revelry and sleep 12:47
7 Falstaff—Symphonic Study in C minor, op. 68: Dream Interlude: “Jack Falstaff, Now Sir John, a Boy, and Page to Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk” 2:27
8 Falstaff—Symphonic Study in C minor, op. 68: III. Falstaff’s March—The Return Through Gloucestershire—The New King—The Hurried Ride to London 3:55
9 Falstaff—Symphonic Study in C minor, op. 68: Interlude: Gloucestershire. Shallow’s Orchard 2:26
10 Falstaff—Symphonic Study in C minor, op. 68: IV. King Henry V’s Progress—The Repudiation of Falstaff, and His Death 8:15

CD 2

1 Symphony no. 2 in E‐flat, op. 63: I. Allegro vivace e nobilmente 14:36
2 Symphony no. 2 in E‐flat, op. 63: II. Larghetto 12:57
3 Symphony no. 2 in E‐flat, op. 63: III. Rondo (Presto) 7:50
4 Symphony no. 2 in E‐flat, op. 63: IV. Moderato e maestoso 12:33
5 Symphony no. 2 in E‐flat, op. 63: III. Rondo (to cue 116): First Take (CR 1275‐1) 4:20
6 Symphony no. 2 in E‐flat, op. 63: Rehearsal for Second Take (CR 1275‐2) 5:02

CD 3

1 The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part I: Prelude 10:38
2 The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part I: Kyrie Eleison (cue 29) 2:23
3 The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part I: Rescue Him, O Lord (cue 63) 3:23
4 The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part I: Go, in the Name of Angels and Archangels (cue 72) 4:26
5 The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part II: Praise to the Holiest (cue 60) 4:48
6 The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part II: And Now the Threshold… Praise to the Holiest (four before cue 73) 6:54
7 The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part II: Jesu! By That Shuddering Dread (cue 106) 4:22
8 The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part II: Take Me Away (three before cue 125) 8:07
9 Civic Fanfare and National Anthem 2:35
10 The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part I: So Pray for Me, My Friends (cue 28) 3:48
11 The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part I: O Jesu, Help! (cue 61) 4:14
12 The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part II: Jesu! By That Shuddering Dread (cue 106) 4:41
13 The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38 (excerpts): Part II: Take Me Away (three before cue 125) 4:17
14 The Music Makers, op. 69 (excerpts): We Are the Music Makers (cue 10) 2:16
15 The Music Makers, op. 69 (excerpts): With Wonderful Deathless Ditties (three before cue 16) 1:35
16 The Music Makers, op. 69 (excerpts): A Breath of Our Inspiration (cue 38) 3:41
17 The Music Makers, op. 69 (Excerpts): For We Are Afar With the Dawning (cue 78) 2:13

CD 4

1 Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: Theme 1:43
2 Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: I. C.A.E. (the composer’s wife) 1:54
3 Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: II. H.D.S.-P. (Hew David Steuart-Powell) 0:43
4 Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: III. R.B.T. (Richard Baxter Townshend) 1:26
5 Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: IV. W.M.B. (W. M. Baker) 0:30
6 Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: V. R.P.A. (Richard P. Arnold) 1:53
7 Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: VI. Ysobel (Isabel Fitton) 1:21
8 Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: VII. Troyte (Troyte Griffith) 0:53
9 Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: VIII. W.N. (Winifred Norbury) 1:39
10 Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: IX. Nimrod (A. J. Jaeger) 2:52
11 Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: X. Intermezzo: Dorabella (Dora Penny) 2:31
12 Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: XI. G.R.S. (G. R. Sinclair) 0:50
13 Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: XII. B.G.N (Basil G. Nevinson) 2:16
14 Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: XIII. Romanza: *** [Lady Mary Lygon] 2:03
15 Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), op. 36: XIV. Finale: E.D.U. (the composer) 4:41
16 Violin Concerto in B minor, op. 61: I. Allegro 17:25
17 Violin Concerto in B minor, op. 61: II. Andante 13:00
18 Violin Concerto in B minor, op. 61: III. Allegro molto— 10:13
19 Violin Concerto in B minor, op. 61: Cadenza (accompagnata: Lento)—Allegro molto 9:09

CD 5

1 The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: I. Overture (Allegro molto) 1:34
2 The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: II. Serenade (Andantino) 2:26
3 The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: III. Minuet (Old Style) (Andante) 2:01
4 The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: IV. Sun Dance (Presto) 2:21
5 The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: V. Fairy Pipers (Allegretto) 4:08
6 The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: VI. Slumber Scene (Moderato) 3:55
7 The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: VII. Fairies and Giants (Presto) 3:07
8 The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: Second Suite, op. 1b: I. March (Alla marcia: allegro moderato) 3:54
9 The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: Second Suite, op. 1b: II. The Little Bells (Scherzino) (Allegro molto) 2:30
10 The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: Second Suite, op. 1b: III. Moths and Butterflies (Dance) (Allegretto) 2:23
11 The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: Second Suite, op. 1b: IV. Fountain Dance (Allegretto comodo) 3:15
12 The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: Second Suite, op. 1b: V. The Tame Bear (Allegro moderato) 2:06
13 The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: Second Suite, op. 1b: VI. The Wild Bears (Presto) 2:21
14 Nursery Suite: I. Aubade (Awake) (Allegretto) 4:12
15 Nursery Suite: II. The Serious Doll (Andantino) 2:43
16 Nursery Suite: III. Busy‐ness (Allegro molto) 2:03
17 Nursery Suite: IV. The Sad Doll (Andantino) 1:23
18 Nursery Suite: V. The Wagon (Passes) (Allegretto) 1:24
19 Nursery Suite: VI. The Merry Doll (Allegro molto) 1:26
20 Nursery Suite: VII. Dreaming (Lento)— 2:03
21 Nursery Suite: Envoy (Coda) 3:02
22 Severn Suite, op. 87: I. Worcester Castle (Introduction) 2:48
23 Severn Suite, op. 87: II. Tournament (Toccata) 3:54
24 Severn Suite, op. 87: III. Cathedral (Fugue) 3:55
25 Severn Suite, op. 87: IV. Commandery (Minuet) 5:25
26 Severn Suite, op. 87: V. Coda 1:55

CD 6

1 Land of Hope and Glory 4:40
2 It Comes From the Misty Ages 4:40
3 National Anthem 3:16
4 Croft: O God, Our Help in Ages Past 4:22
5 Meditation From the Light of Life, op. 29 4:43
6 Three Characteristic Pieces, op. 10: 1. Mazurka 3:22
7 Three Characteristic Pieces, op. 10: 2. Sérénade mauresque 5:15
8 Three Characteristic Pieces, op. 10: 3. Contrasts: The Gavotte AD 1700 and 1900 3:31
9 Chanson de nuit, op. 15 no. 1 4:28
10 Chanson de matin, op. 15 no. 2 3:05
11 Three Bavarian Dances, op. 27: 1. The Dance (Sonnenbichl) (Allegretto giocoso) 3:44
12 Three Bavarian Dances, op. 27: 2. Lullaby (In Hammersbach) (Moderato) 3:43
13 Three Bavarian Dances, op. 27: 3. The Marksman (Bei Murnau) (Allegro) 4:52
14 The Crown of India—Suite, op. 66: I. (a) Introduction (Allegro)— 1:31
15 The Crown of India—Suite, op. 66: I. (b) Dance of the Nautch Girls (Allegretto) 3:04
16 The Crown of India—Suite, op. 66: II. Menuetto (Moderato) 2:12
17 The Crown of India—Suite, op. 66: III. Warriors’ Dance (Allegro) 1:59
18 The Crown of India—Suite, op. 66: V. March of the Mogul Emperors (Moderato maestoso) 3:56
19 Fantasia and Fugue in C minor, op. 86: Fantasia 4:37
20 Fantasia and Fugue in C minor, op. 86: Fugue 3:02

CD 7

1 Froissart—Concert Overture, op. 19 12:43
2 Cockaigne (In London Town)—Concert Overture, op. 40 13:07
3 In the South (Alassio)—Concert Overture, op. 50: Vivace—Poco meno mosso— 6:49
4 In the South (Alassio)—Concert Overture, op. 50: Grandioso (fig. 20)— 3:37
5 In the South (Alassio)—Concert Overture, op. 50: Meno mosso, molto tranquillo (Canto popolare) (fig. 34)— 3:25
6 In the South (Alassio)—Concert Overture, op. 50: Tempo I (fig. 40)—Poco meno mosso—Tempo I 6:25
7 Interludes from Falstaff—Symphonic Study in C minor, op. 68: Dream Interlude I: “Jack Falstaff, now Sir John, a Boy, and Page to Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk” (Poco allegretto) 2:10
8 Interludes from Falstaff—Symphonic Study in C minor, op. 68: Dream Interlude II: Gloucestershire. Shallow’s Orchard (Allegretto) 1:59
9 Cello Concerto in E minor, op. 85: I. Adagio—Moderato 7:10
10 Cello Concerto in E minor, op. 85: II. Allegro molto 4:25
11 Cello Concerto in E minor, op. 85: III. Adagio 4:01
12 Cello Concerto in E minor, op. 85: IV. Allegro—Moderato—Allegro, ma non troppo—Poco più lento—Adagio, come prima—Allegro molto 9:19

CD 8

1 Minuet From Beau Brummel (1929) 4:48
2 Rosemary (“That’s for Remembrance”) 3:36
3 Salut d’amour, op. 12 3:20
4 Minuet, op. 21 4:17
5 Sérénade lyrique 4:18
6 May Song 3:50
7 Carissima 3:18
8 Minuet from Beau Brummel (1928) 3:41
9 Five Piano Improvisations: No. 1 3:33
10 Five Piano Improvisations: No. 2 4:16
11 Five Piano Improvisations: No. 3 3:51
12 Five Piano Improvisations: No. 4 4:36
13 Five Piano Improvisations: No. 5 4:18
14 Pomp and Circumstance—Military Marches, op. 39: No. 1 in D 4:24
15 Pomp and Circumstance—Military Marches, op. 39: No. 2 in A minor 4:02
16 Pomp and Circumstance—Military Marches, op. 39: No. 3 in C minor 4:36
17 Pomp and Circumstance—Military Marches, op. 39: No. 4 in G 4:34
18 Pomp and Circumstance—Military Marches, op. 39: No. 5 in C 4:14
19 Land of Hope and Glory (introduced by Elgar) 2:41

CD 9

1 Prelude to the Kingdom, op. 51 8:44
2 Pomp and Circumstance—Military Marches, op. 39: No. 1 in D (1933) 4:23
3 Pomp and Circumstance—Military Marches, op. 39: No. 2 in A minor (1933) 4:19
4 Pomp and Circumstance—Military Marches, op. 39: No. 4 in G (1933) 4:31
5 Cockaigne (In London Town)—Concert Overture, op. 40 (1933) 13:41
6 Serenade in E minor, op. 20: I. Allegro piacevole 3:28
7 Serenade in E minor, op. 20: II.Larghetto 6:07
8 Serenade in E minor, op. 20: III. Allegretto—Come prima 2:35
9 Elegy, op. 58 4:25
10 Caractacus, op. 35: Woodland Interlude 2:00
11 Caractacus, op. 35: Triumphal March 6:58
12 Mina (1934) 2:48
13 Mina (1935) 2:07
14 Coronation March, op. 65 7:52