Elgar: The Collector's Edition (30 CDs)

Elgar: The Collector's Edition (30 CDs)

Elgar: The Collector's Edition (30 CDs)
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Composer: Edward Elgar
Edition: Music CD
Format: Box set, Collector's Edition
CD Release Date: 2007-11-06
Music Label: Emi Classics
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. Symphony No. 1 in A flat major, Op. 55: 1. Andante, nobilmente e semplice - Allegro
  2. Symphony No. 1 in A flat major, Op. 55: 2. Allegro molto -
  3. Symphony No. 1 in A flat major, Op. 55: 3. Adagio
  4. Symphony No. 1 in A flat major, Op. 55: 4. Lento - Allegro
  5. Introduction and Allegro, for string quartet & string orchestra in G major, Op. 47
Music CD 2
  1. Symphony No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 63: 1. Allegro vivace e nobilmente
  2. Symphony No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 63: 2. Larghetto
  3. Symphony No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 63: 3. Rondo: Presto
  4. Symphony No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 63: 4. Moderato e maestoso
  5. Elegy, for string orchestra, Op. 58
  6. Sospiri, adagio for strings, harp & organ, Op. 70
Music CD 3
  1. Falstaff, symphonic study for orchestra in C minor, Op. 68: 1. Falstaff and Prince Henry
  2. Falstaff, symphonic study for orchestra in C minor, Op. 68: 2. Eastcheap - Gadshill - The Boar's Head, revelry and sleep
  3. Falstaff, symphonic study for orchestra in C minor, Op. 68: Dream Interlude: 'Jack Falstaff, now Sir John, a boy, and page to Thomas
  4. Falstaff, symphonic study for orchestra in C minor, Op. 68: 3. Falstaff's march - The return through Gloucestershire -
  5. Falstaff, symphonic study for orchestra in C minor, Op. 68: Interlude: Gloucestershire. Shallow's orchard (Allegretto) - The new king
  6. Falstaff, symphonic study for orchestra in C minor, Op. 68: 4. King Henry V's progress - The repudiation of Falstaff, and his death
  7. Cockaigne Overture ('In London Town'), concert overture for orchestra & organ, Op. 40
  8. Froissart, concert overture for orchestra, Op. 19
Music CD 4
  1. Enigma Variations, for orchestra, Op. 36: Theme
  2. Enigma Variations, for orchestra, Op. 36: 1. C.A.E. (the composer's wife)
  3. Enigma Variations, for orchestra, Op. 36: 2. H.D.S-P. (Hew David Steuart-Powell)
  4. Enigma Variations, for orchestra, Op. 36: 3. R.B.T. (Richard Baxter Townshend)
  5. Enigma Variations, for orchestra, Op. 36: 4. W.M.B. (William Meath Baker)
  6. Enigma Variations, for orchestra, Op. 36: 5. R.P.A. (Richard Penrose Arnold)
  7. Enigma Variations, for orchestra, Op. 36: 6. Ysobel (Isabel Fitton)
  8. Enigma Variations, for orchestra, Op. 36: 7. Troyte (Troyte Griffith)
  9. Enigma Variations, for orchestra, Op. 36: 8. W.N. (Winifred Norbury)
  10. Enigma Variations, for orchestra, Op. 36: 9. Nimrod (A.J. Jaeger)
  11. Enigma Variations, for orchestra, Op. 36: 10. Intermezzo: Dorabella (Dora Penny)
  12. Enigma Variations, for orchestra, Op. 36: 11. G.R.S. (George Robertson Sinclair)
  13. Enigma Variations, for orchestra, Op. 36: 12. B.G.N. (Basil G. Nevinson)
  14. Enigma Variations, for orchestra, Op. 36: 13. Romanza: *** [Lady Mary Lygon]
  15. Enigma Variations, for orchestra, Op. 36: 14. Finale: E.D.U. (the composer)
  16. Pomp and Circumstance, marches (5) for orchestra, Op. 39: No. 1 in D
  17. Pomp and Circumstance, marches (5) for orchestra, Op. 39: No. 2 in A minor
  18. Pomp and Circumstance, marches (5) for orchestra, Op. 39: No. 3 in C minor
  19. Pomp and Circumstance, marches (5) for orchestra, Op. 39: No. 4 in G
  20. Pomp and Circumstance, marches (5) for orchestra, Op. 39: No. 5 in C
  21. Serenade, for strings in E minor, Op. 20: 1. Allegro piacevole
  22. Serenade, for strings in E minor, Op. 20: 2. Larghetto
  23. Serenade, for strings in E minor, Op. 20: 3. Allegretto - Come prima
Music CD 5
  1. Sea Pictures, song cycle for alto & orchestra (or piano), Op. 37: 1. Sea Slumber-Song
  2. Sea Pictures, song cycle for alto & orchestra (or piano), Op. 37: 2. In Haven (Capri)
  3. Sea Pictures, song cycle for alto & orchestra (or piano), Op. 37: 3. Sabbath Morning at Sea
  4. Sea Pictures, song cycle for alto & orchestra (or piano), Op. 37: 4. Where Corals Lie
  5. Sea Pictures, song cycle for alto & orchestra (or piano), Op. 37: 5. The Swimmer
  6. Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85: 1. Adagio - Moderato -
  7. Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85: 2. Lento - Allegro molto
  8. Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85: 3. Adagio
  9. Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85: 4. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro ma non troppo
Music CD 6
  1. Sonata for violin & piano in E minor, Op. 82: 1. Allegro
  2. Sonata for violin & piano in E minor, Op. 82: 2. Romance: Andante
  3. Sonata for violin & piano in E minor, Op. 82: 3. Allegro non troppo
  4. Violin Concerto in B minor, Op. 61: 1. Allegro
  5. Violin Concerto in B minor, Op. 61: 2. Andante
  6. Violin Concerto in B minor, Op. 61: 3. Allegro molto - Cadenza (accompagnata: Lento) - Allegro molto (Tempo 1)
Music CD 7
  1. Nursery Suite, for orchestra: 1. Aubade (Awake) (Allegretto)
  2. Nursery Suite, for orchestra: 2. The Serious Doll (Andantino)
  3. Nursery Suite, for orchestra: 3. Busy-ness (Allegro molto)
  4. Nursery Suite, for orchestra: 4. The Sad Doll (Andantino)
  5. Nursery Suite, for orchestra: 5.The Wagon (Passes) (Allegretto)
  6. Nursery Suite, for orchestra: 6. The Merry Doll (Allegro molto)
  7. Nursery Suite, for orchestra: 7. Dreaming (Lento) -
  8. Nursery Suite, for orchestra: Envoy (Coda)
  9. Severn Suite, for orchestra, Op. 87a: 1. Worcester Castle (Introduction)
  10. Severn Suite, for orchestra, Op. 87a: 2. Tournament (Toccata)
  11. Severn Suite, for orchestra, Op. 87a: 3. Cathedral (Fugue)
  12. Severn Suite, for orchestra, Op. 87a: 4. Commandery (Minuet)
  13. Severn Suite, for orchestra, Op. 87a: 5. Coda
  14. The Crown of India, suite for orchestra: 1a. Introduction (Allegro)
  15. The Crown of India, suite for orchestra: 1b. Dance of Nautch Girls (Allegretto)
  16. The Crown of India, suite for orchestra: 2. Menuetto (Moderato)
  17. The Crown of India, suite for orchestra: 3. Warriors' Dance (Allegro)
  18. The Crown of India, suite for orchestra: 4. Intermezzo (Andantino)
  19. The Crown of India, suite for orchestra: 5. March of the Mogul Emperors (Moderato maestoso)
  20. Coronation March, for orchestra, Op. 65
Music CD 8
  1. Organ Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 28: 1. Allegro maestoso
  2. Organ Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 28: 2. Allegretto
  3. Organ Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 28: 3. Andante espressivo
  4. Organ Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 28: 4. Presto (comodo)
  5. Wand of Youth, Suite No.1, for orchestra, Op. 1a: 1. Overture: Allegro molto
  6. Wand of Youth, Suite No.1, for orchestra, Op. 1a: 2. Serenade: Andantino
  7. Wand of Youth, Suite No.1, for orchestra, Op. 1a: 3. Minuet (Old Style): Andante
  8. Wand of Youth, Suite No.1, for orchestra, Op. 1a: 4. Sun Dance: Presto
  9. Wand of Youth, Suite No.1, for orchestra, Op. 1a: 5. Fairy Pipers: Allegretto
  10. Wand of Youth, Suite No.1, for orchestra, Op. 1a: 6. Slumber Scene: Moderato
  11. Wand of Youth, Suite No.1, for orchestra, Op. 1a: 7. Fairies and Giants: Presto
  12. Wand of Youth, Suite No.2, for orchestra, Op. 1b: 1. March: Alla marcia (Allegro moderato)
  13. Wand of Youth, Suite No.2, for orchestra, Op. 1b: 2. The Little Bells (Scherzino): Allegro molto
  14. Wand of Youth, Suite No.2, for orchestra, Op. 1b: 3. Moths and Butterflies (Dance): Allegretto
  15. Wand of Youth, Suite No.2, for orchestra, Op. 1b: 4. Fountain Dance: Allegretto comodo
  16. Wand of Youth, Suite No.2, for orchestra, Op. 1b: 5. The Tame Bears: Allegretto moderato
  17. Wand of Youth, Suite No.2, for orchestra, Op. 1b: 6. The Wild Bears: Presto
Music CD 9
  1. Bavarian Dances (3), for orchestra, Op. 27b: 1. The Dance (Sonnenbichl): Allegretto giocoso
  2. Bavarian Dances (3), for orchestra, Op. 27b: 2. Lullaby (In Hammersbach): Moderato
  3. Bavarian Dances (3), for orchestra, Op. 27b: 3. The Marksman (Bei Murnau): Allegro vivace
  4. Pieces (2) ('Chanson de matin' & 'Chanson de nuit'), for violin & piano (later orchestrated), Op. 15: No. 1. Chanson de nuit
  5. Pieces (2) ('Chanson de matin' & 'Chanson de nuit'), for violin & piano (later orchestrated), Op. 15: No. 2. Chanson de matin
  6. Arrangement: J.S. Bach's Fantasia & Fugue in C minor (BWV 537), for orchestra, Op. 86: Fantasia
  7. Arrangement: J.S. Bach's Fantasia & Fugue in C minor (BWV 537), for orchestra, Op. 86: Fugue
  8. Arrangement: G.F. Handel's 'Chandos Anthem No. 2' as 'Overture', for orchestra in D minor
  9. In the South ('Alassio'), concert overture for orchestra, Op. 50
Music CD 10
  1. Carillon, for reciter, organ & orchestra, Op. 75
  2. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35, CT. 202: Funeral March
  3. Grania and Diarmid, incidental music, Op. 42: Incidental Music
  4. Grania and Diarmid, incidental music, Op. 42: Funeral March
  5. Polonia, symphonic prelude for orchestra, Op. 76
  6. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Triumphal March
  7. Imperial March, for orchestra, Op. 32
  8. The British Empire March, for orchestra
Music CD 11
  1. Beau Brummel, incidental music: Minuet
  2. Dream Children, for small orchestra (or piano), Op. 43: 1. Allegro maestoso
  3. Dream Children, for small orchestra (or piano), Op. 43: 2. Allegretto piacevole
  4. Salut d'amour, for violin & piano, Op. 12
  5. Minuet, for piano (later orchestrated), Op. 21
  6. May Song, for piano (also for violin & piano or orchestra)
  7. Rosemary ('That's for remembrance - Douce pens?e'), for orchestra
  8. Romance, for bassoon & orchestra (also arr. for cello & piano), Op. 62
  9. Sevillana (Sc?ne Espagnole), for orchestra, piano, or military band, Op. 7
  10. S?r?nade lyrique, for small orchestra
  11. Characteristic Pieces (3), for orchestra, Op. 10: 1. Mazurka
  12. Characteristic Pieces (3), for orchestra, Op. 10: 2. S?r?nade mauresque
  13. Characteristic Pieces (3), for orchestra, Op. 10: 3. Contrasts: The Gavotte AD 1700 and 1900
  14. Carissima, for small orchestra (or piano)
  15. Mina, for small orchestra
Music CD 12
  1. Quintet for piano & strings in A minor, Op. 84: 1. Moderato - Allegro
  2. Quintet for piano & strings in A minor, Op. 84: 2. Adagio
  3. Quintet for piano & strings in A minor, Op. 84: 3. Andante - Allegro
  4. String Quartet in E minor, Op. 83: 1. Allegro moderato
  5. String Quartet in E minor, Op. 83: 2. Piacevole: Poco andante
  6. String Quartet in E minor, Op. 83: 3. Finale: Allegro molto
  7. Serenade, for piano
  8. Allegro, concert solo for piano, Op. 46
Music CD 13
  1. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 1. Prelude (Lento, mistico - Moderato - Andantino - C
  2. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 1. Jesu, Maria - I am near to death
  3. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 1. So pray for me...Kyrie eleison...
  4. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 1. Rouse thee, my fainting soul...Be merciful
  5. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 1. Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus
  6. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 1. I can no more...Rescue him, O Lord
  7. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 1. Noe from the waters...Novissima hora est
  8. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 1. Proficiscere, anima Christiana
  9. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 1. Go in the name of Angels
Music CD 14
  1. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 2. (Andantino)
  2. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 2. I went to sleep
  3. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 2. Another marvel...My work is done
  4. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 2. It is a member of that family...A presage falls up
  5. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 2. But hark!...Low-born clods of brute earth
  6. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 2. Dispossessed, aside thrust
  7. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 2. I see not those false spirits
  8. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 2. There was a mortal...Praise to the Holiest
  9. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 2. But hark! a grand mysterious harmony
  10. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 2. Thy judgment now is near
  11. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 2. Jesu! by that shuddering dread
  12. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 2. Praise to His name!...Take me away
  13. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Part 2. Softly and gently
Music CD 15
  1. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Prologue
  2. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 1. 1. The Calling of the Apostles. And it came to pass in tho
  3. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 1. 1. The Calling of the Apostles. In the Mountain - Night. T
  4. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 1. 1. The Calling of the Apostles. In the Mountain - Night. M
  5. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 1. 1. The Calling of the Apostles. In the Mountain - Night. T
  6. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 1. 2. By the Wayside
  7. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 1. 3. By the Sea of Galilee. And straightway Jesus constraine
  8. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 1. 3. By the Sea of Galilee. In the Tower of Magdala
  9. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 1. 3. By the Sea of Galilee. Fantasy. This shall ye have of m
  10. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 1. 3. By the Sea of Galilee. In Caesarea Philippi. When Jesus
  11. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 1. 3. By the Sea of Galilee. In Caesarea Philippi. And I will
  12. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 1. 3. By the Sea of Galilee. In Capernaum. Turn you to the st
Music CD 16
  1. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 2. Introduction
  2. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 2. 4. The Betrayal. And it came to pass
  3. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 2. 4. The Betrayal. Then gathered the Chief Priests and Phari
  4. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 2. 4. The Betrayal. Hail, Master!
  5. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 2. 4. The Betrayal. In the Place of the High Priest. Then Jud
  6. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 2. 4. The Betrayal. The Temple. Without the temple
  7. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 2. 5. Golgotha
  8. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 2. 6. At the Sepulchre
  9. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 2. 7. The Ascension. We trusted that it had been He
  10. The Apostles, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra, Op. 49: Part 2. 7. The Ascension. Give us one heart
  11. The Apostles & The Kingdom: An illustrated introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Elgar's use of leitmotiv. General Introduction
  12. The Apostles & The Kingdom: An illustrated introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Elgar's use of leitmotiv. Introduction to "The Apostles
  13. The Apostles & The Kingdom: An illustrated introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for the principal characters: Christ,
  14. The Apostles & The Kingdom: An illustrated introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for the principal characters: The Spir
  15. The Apostles & The Kingdom: An illustrated introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for the principal characters: Christ's
  16. The Apostles & The Kingdom: An illustrated introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for the principal characters: The Beat
  17. The Apostles & The Kingdom: An illustrated introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for the principal characters: Judas
  18. The Apostles & The Kingdom: An illustrated introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for the principal characters: St Peter
  19. The Apostles & The Kingdom: An illustrated introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for abstract ideas: The Gospel
  20. The Apostles & The Kingdom: An illustrated introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for abstract ideas: The Church
  21. The Apostles & The Kingdom: An illustrated introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for abstract ideas: The Fellowship of
  22. The Apostles & The Kingdom: An illustrated introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used only in "The Kingdom". The New Faith (
  23. The Apostles & The Kingdom: An illustrated introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used only in "The Kingdom". In the name of
  24. The Apostles & The Kingdom: An illustrated introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used only in "The Kingdom". The Real Presen
  25. The Apostles & The Kingdom: An illustrated introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto theme quoted from "The Light of Life"
  26. The Apostles & The Kingdom: An illustrated introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto theme quoted from "The Dream of Gerontius"
Music CD 17
  1. The Kingdom, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 51: Prelude
  2. The Kingdom, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 51: Part 1. In the Upper Room. Seek first the Kingdom of God
  3. The Kingdom, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 51: Part 1. In the Upper Room. Men and brethren
  4. The Kingdom, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 51: Part 1. In the Upper Room. O ye priests!
  5. The Kingdom, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 51: Part 2. At the Beautiful Gate
  6. The Kingdom, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 51: Part 3. Pentecost. And when the day of Pentecost
  7. The Kingdom, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 51: Part 3. Pentecost. And suddenly there came from Heaven
  8. The Kingdom, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 51: Part 3. Pentecost. Repent, and be baptised
Music CD 18
  1. The Kingdom, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 51: Part 4. The Sign of Healing. Then they that gladly received his word
  2. The Kingdom, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 51: Part 4. The Sign of Healing. And as they spake...The Sun goeth down
  3. The Kingdom, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 51: Part 5. The Upper Room. The voice of joy
  4. The Kingdom, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 51: Part 5. The Upper Room. Thou, Almighty God
  5. The Kingdom, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 51: Part 5. The Upper Room. Our Father
  6. Coronation Ode ('Land of Hope and Glory'), for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 44: 1. Crown the King
  7. Coronation Ode ('Land of Hope and Glory'), for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 44: 2a. The Queen
  8. Coronation Ode ('Land of Hope and Glory'), for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 44: 2b. Daughter of ancient Kings
  9. Coronation Ode ('Land of Hope and Glory'), for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 44: 3. Britain, ask of thyself
  10. Coronation Ode ('Land of Hope and Glory'), for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 44: 4. Hark, upon the hallowed air...Only let the he
  11. Coronation Ode ('Land of Hope and Glory'), for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 44: 5. Peace, gentle Peace
  12. Coronation Ode ('Land of Hope and Glory'), for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 44: 6. Land of Hope and Glory
Music CD 19
  1. The Light of Life ('Lux Christi'), oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 29: 1. Meditation
  2. The Light of Life ('Lux Christi'), oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 29: 2. Seek Him that maketh the seven stars
  3. The Light of Life ('Lux Christi'), oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 29: 3. As Jesus passed by
  4. The Light of Life ('Lux Christi'), oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 29: 4. Be not extreme, O Lord
  5. The Light of Life ('Lux Christi'), oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 29: 5. Neither hath this man sinned
  6. The Light of Life ('Lux Christi'), oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 29: 6. Light out of darkness
  7. The Light of Life ('Lux Christi'), oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 29: 7. And when He had thus spoken
  8. The Light of Life ('Lux Christi'), oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 29: 8. Doubt not thy Father's care
  9. The Light of Life ('Lux Christi'), oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 29: 9. He went his way therefore
  10. The Light of Life ('Lux Christi'), oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 29: 10. As a spirit didst Thou pass before mine eye
  11. The Light of Life ('Lux Christi'), oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 29: 11. They brought him to the Pharisees
  12. The Light of Life ('Lux Christi'), oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 29: 12. Thou only hast the words of Life!
  13. The Light of Life ('Lux Christi'), oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 29: 13. But the Jews did not believe
  14. The Light of Life ('Lux Christi'), oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 29: 14. Woe to the shepherds of the flock!
  15. The Light of Life ('Lux Christi'), oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 29: 15a. Jesus heard that they had cast him out
  16. The Light of Life ('Lux Christi'), oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 29: 15b. I am the good Shepherd
  17. The Light of Life ('Lux Christi'), oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 29: 16. Light of the World, we know Thy praise
Music CD 20
  1. The Black Knight, cantata for chorus & orchestra, Op. 25: Scene 1: 'Twas Pentecost
  2. The Black Knight, cantata for chorus & orchestra, Op. 25: Scene 2: To the barrier of the fight
  3. The Black Knight, cantata for chorus & orchestra, Op. 25: Scene 3: Pipe and viol call the dances
  4. The Black Knight, cantata for chorus & orchestra, Op. 25: Scene 4: To the sumptuous banquet
  5. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: Introduction: There is a wondrous brook
  6. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 1. Recit.: Summon now the God of Thunder
  7. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 2. The Challenge of Thor
  8. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 3. King Olaf's Return
  9. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 4. Recit.: Tell how Olaf bore the Cross
  10. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 5. The Conversion: King Olaf's prows at Nidaros
  11. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 5. The Conversion: Behold me, my people
  12. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 5. The Conversion: As leap the lights of winter
  13. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 5. The Conversion: Then o'er the blood-stained H
  14. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 5. The Conversion: O brothers of Iceland
Music CD 21
  1. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 6. Recit.: Now the child of Ironbeard dead
  2. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 7. Gudrun
  3. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 8. Recit.: How the Wraith of Odin old
  4. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 9. The Wraith of Odin
  5. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 10. Sisters, sing ye now the song
  6. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 11. Sigrid
  7. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 12. Hark! she flies from Wendland forth
  8. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 13. Thyri
  9. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 14. The gray land breaks to lively green
  10. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 15. Recit.: After Queen Gunhild's death
  11. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: 16. The Death of Olaf
  12. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: Epilogue. In the convent of Drontheim -
  13. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: Epilogue. As torrents in summer -
  14. Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30: Epilogue. Stronger than steel
  15. Spanish Serenade ('Stars of the Summer Night'), for chorus & small orchestra, Op. 23
  16. Partsongs (2) for chorus, 2 violins & piano, Op. 26: No. 1. The Snow
  17. Partsongs (2) for chorus, 2 violins & piano, Op. 26: No. 2. Fly, singing bird
Music CD 22
  1. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 1. Watchmen, alert!
  2. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 1. Solo: Watchmen, alert! the King is here
  3. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 1. Recit.: Father! Sire and King
  4. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 1. Solo: At eve to the greenwood
  5. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 1. Trio: On the ocean and the river
  6. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 1. Chorus: Rest, weary monarch
  7. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 2. Solo and chorus: Tread the mystic circle around
  8. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 2. Chorus (Invocation): Lord of dread
  9. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 2. Recit.: Bard, what read ye?
  10. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 2. Solo and chorus: Leap to the light
  11. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 2. Chorus: Hence, ere the Druid's wrath is woke
Music CD 23
  1. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 3. Introduction (Woodland Interlude)
  2. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 3. Chorus: Come! beneath our woodland bow'rs
  3. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 3. Solo: O'er-arched by leaves
  4. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 3. Solo: Last night beneath the sacred oak
  5. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 3. Chorus and duet: Come! beneath our woodland bow'rs
  6. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 4. Chorus: Wild rumours shake our calm retreat
  7. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 4. Solo: When the glow of the evening had died
  8. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 4. Chorus: We were gather'd by the river
  9. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 4. Solo and chorus (Lament): O my soldiers, tell me truly
  10. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 5. Chorus and solo: Captive Britons, see them!
  11. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 6. Chorus: The march triumphal thunders
  12. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 6. Unbind his hands
  13. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 6. Solo: Heap torment upon torment
  14. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 6. Chorus and recit.: Slay, slay the Briton
  15. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 6. Solo: I plead not for myself
  16. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 6. Quartet: Grace from the Roman!
  17. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene 6. Chorus: The clang of arms is over
Music CD 24
  1. The Banner of St George, ballad for chorus, organ & orchestra, Op. 33: Scene 1
  2. The Banner of St George, ballad for chorus, organ & orchestra, Op. 33: Scene 2 - Epilogue (March)
  3. Psalm 48 'Great is the Lord,' anthem for chorus & organ (or orchestra), Op. 67
  4. Te Deum and Benedictus, for chorus, orchestra & organ, Op. 34: Te Deum
  5. Te Deum and Benedictus, for chorus, orchestra & organ, Op. 34: Benedictus
Music CD 25
  1. The Spirit of England, songs (3) for soprano/tenor, chorus & orchestra, Op. 80: 1. The Fourth of August
  2. The Spirit of England, songs (3) for soprano/tenor, chorus & orchestra, Op. 80: 2. To Women
  3. The Spirit of England, songs (3) for soprano/tenor, chorus & orchestra, Op. 80: 3. For the Fallen
  4. Give unto the Lord (Psalm 29), anthem for chorus, organ & orchestra ad lib, Op. 74
  5. O Hearken Thou, offertory for chorus, organ & orchestra, Op. 64
  6. Coronation Ode ('Land of Hope and Glory'), for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 44: Land of Hope and Glory
Music CD 26
  1. Ave verum, motet for chorus, Op. 2/1
  2. Ave Maria gratia plena, motet for chorus, Op. 2/2
  3. Ave maris stella, motet for chorus, Op. 2/3
  4. Vesper Voluntaries (8), for organ, Op. 14: Introduction
  5. Vesper Voluntaries (8), for organ, Op. 14: Andante
  6. The Angelus, partsong for chorus, Op. 56/1
  7. Give unto the Lord (Psalm 29), anthem for chorus, organ & orchestra ad lib, Op. 74
  8. O Hearken Thou, offertory for chorus, organ & orchestra, Op. 64
  9. Te Deum and Benedictus, for chorus, orchestra & organ, Op. 34: Te Deum
  10. Te Deum and Benedictus, for chorus, orchestra & organ, Op. 34: Benedictus
  11. Organ Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 28: 1. Allegro maestoso
  12. Organ Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 28: 2. Allegretto
  13. Organ Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 28: 3. Andante espressivo
  14. Organ Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 28: 4. Presto (comodo)
Music CD 27
  1. The Music Makers, ode for alto, chorus, organ & orchestra, Op. 69: (Moderato e nobilmente)
  2. The Music Makers, ode for alto, chorus, organ & orchestra, Op. 69: We are the music makers
  3. The Music Makers, ode for alto, chorus, organ & orchestra, Op. 69: With wonderful deathless ditties
  4. The Music Makers, ode for alto, chorus, organ & orchestra, Op. 69: We, in the ages lying
  5. The Music Makers, ode for alto, chorus, organ & orchestra, Op. 69: A breath of our inspiration
  6. The Music Makers, ode for alto, chorus, organ & orchestra, Op. 69: They had no vision amazing
  7. The Music Makers, ode for alto, chorus, organ & orchestra, Op. 69: And therefore to-day is thrilling
  8. The Music Makers, ode for alto, chorus, organ & orchestra, Op. 69: But we, with our dreaming and singing
  9. The Music Makers, ode for alto, chorus, organ & orchestra, Op. 69: For we are afar with the dawning
  10. The Music Makers, ode for alto, chorus, organ & orchestra, Op. 69: Great hail! we cry to the comers
  11. The Sanguine Fan, ballet, Op. 81: A glade
  12. The Sanguine Fan, ballet, Op. 81: Pan enters piping, then curls up to sleep
  13. The Sanguine Fan, ballet, Op. 81: A Young Man enters, awaiting someone
  14. The Sanguine Fan, ballet, Op. 81: Two girls enter gaily; the Young Man returns the fan which the First Girl has dropped in the excite
  15. The Sanguine Fan, ballet, Op. 81: The Young Man declared his passion for the First Girl and is blindfolded; a quarrel
  16. The Sanguine Fan, ballet, Op. 81: Echo awakes Pan, who falls in love with her; they dance till exhausted
  17. The Sanguine Fan, ballet, Op. 81: Three Shepherdesses bring gifts for Pan
  18. The Sanguine Fan, ballet, Op. 81: The First Girl and the Young Man enter, she angry, he pleading; thunder
  19. The Sanguine Fan, ballet, Op. 81: Echo snatches Pan's pipes and tempts the Young Man
  20. The Sanguine Fan, ballet, Op. 81: Echo, now disguised as a mortal, captivates the Young Man
  21. The Sanguine Fan, ballet, Op. 81: Pan rouses and, full of jealous wrath, pursues the Young Man; thunder and lightning; the Young Man
  22. The Sanguine Fan, ballet, Op. 81: Echo, sans disguise, runs back to pan; they embrace madly and run off; the girl kneels by her prost
Music CD 28
  1. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: 1. Prelude: Overture & Organ-Grinder's Song 1: To the Children
  2. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 1. Bourcelles: The Den at La Citadelle. Scene 1. 2-5. The Earth had forgotten it
  3. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 1. Bourcelles: The Den at La Citadelle. Scene 1. 6-7. Daddy's star story - The S
  4. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 1. Bourcelles: The Den at La Citadelle. Scene 1. 8-10. The Gardener comes - A gr
  5. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 1. Bourcelles: The Den at La Citadelle. Scene 1. 11. Interlude: The Organ-Grinde
  6. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 1. Bourcelles: The Den at La Citadelle. Scene 2. 12, 14. What jolly stars! - Goo
  7. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 1. Bourcelles: The Den at La Citadelle. Scene 2. 15. Second Prelude: Organ-Grind
  8. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 2. Scene 1. Outside Bourcelles: The Pine Forest. 17, 18. Orion and the Pleiades
  9. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 2. Scene 1. Outside Bourcelles: The Pine Forest. 19. Interlude (Home to sleep)
  10. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 2. Scene 1. Outside Bourcelles: The Pine Forest. 20-22. Outside the Star Cave -
  11. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 2. Scene 1. Outside Bourcelles: The Pine Forest. 23-25. Entry of the Sweep - Ent
  12. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 2. Scene 1. Outside Bourcelles: The Pine Forest. 26-28. Entry of the Laugher - L
  13. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 2. Scene 1. Outside Bourcelles: The Pine Forest. 29. Organ-Grinder's Song 4: Wak
  14. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 2. Scene 1. Outside Bourcelles: The Pine Forest. 30. Ballet: The Dance of the Li
  15. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 2. Scene 1. Outside Bourcelles: The Pine Forest. 31-32. The kind old Dustman - I
  16. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 2. Scene 1. Outside Bourcelles: The Pine Forest. 33. Loading up with Star-Dust (
  17. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 2. Scene 1. Outside Bourcelles: The Pine Forest. 34. Interlude: The Wistaria Pen
  18. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 2. Scene 2. Bourcelles: The Wistaria Pension. 35-36. The Lamplighter at work - O
  19. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 2. Scene 3. Bourcelles: The Den at La Citadelle. 37-38. The Den at Night - Un-wu
  20. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 2. Scene 3. Bourcelles: The Den at La Citadelle. 39-41. The Lamplighter at work
  21. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 2. Scene 3. Bourcelles: The Den at La Citadelle. 42. Third Prelude: Organ-Grinde
  22. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 3. Scene 1. Bourcelles: The Den at La Citadelle. 43-45. Jane-Anne's Song - Miss
  23. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 3. Scene 1. Bourcelles: The Den at La Citadelle. 46. Interlude: The Waltz of the
  24. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 3. Scene 2. Outside Bourcelles: The Pine Forest at Night. 47. Outside the Star-C
  25. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 3. Scene 2. Outside Bourcelles: The Pine Forest at Night. 48. The Spirit of Miss
  26. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 3. Scene 2. Outside Bourcelles: The Pine Forest at Night. 49. Our Fairyland - En
  27. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Act 3. Scene 2. Outside Bourcelles: The Pine Forest at Night. 50. Finale: The Dance
Music CD 29
  1. Scenes From the Bavarian Highlands, songs (6) arranged for chorus & piano (or orchestra), Op. 27a: 1. The Dance (Sonnenbichl)
  2. Scenes From the Bavarian Highlands, songs (6) arranged for chorus & piano (or orchestra), Op. 27a: 2. False Love (Wamberg)
  3. Scenes From the Bavarian Highlands, songs (6) arranged for chorus & piano (or orchestra), Op. 27a: 3. Lullaby (In Hammersbach)
  4. Scenes From the Bavarian Highlands, songs (6) arranged for chorus & piano (or orchestra), Op. 27a: 4. Aspiration (Bei Sankt Anton)
  5. Scenes From the Bavarian Highlands, songs (6) arranged for chorus & piano (or orchestra), Op. 27a: 5. On the Alm (Hoch Alp)
  6. Scenes From the Bavarian Highlands, songs (6) arranged for chorus & piano (or orchestra), Op. 27a: 6. The Marksman (Bei Murnau)
  7. Pleading, song for voice & piano, Op. 48/1
  8. Song Cycle, for voice & orchestra, Op. 59 (3 complete of 6): 3. Was it some golden star?
  9. Song Cycle, for voice & orchestra, Op. 59 (3 complete of 6): 1. Oh, soft was the song
  10. Song Cycle, for voice & orchestra, Op. 59 (3 complete of 6): 6. Twilight
  11. Songs (2) for voice & piano, Op. 60: 1. The Torch
  12. Songs (2) for voice & piano, Op. 60: 2. The River
  13. Songs (2) for chorus, Op. 71: The Shower
  14. Partsongs (3) for chorus, Op. 18: My love dwelt in a northern land
  15. From the Greek Anthology, partsongs (5) for male chorus, Op. 45: 1. Yea, cast me from heights of the mountains
  16. From the Greek Anthology, partsongs (5) for male chorus, Op. 45: 2. Whether I find thee
  17. From the Greek Anthology, partsongs (5) for male chorus, Op. 45: 3. After many a dusty mile
  18. From the Greek Anthology, partsongs (5) for male chorus, Op. 45: 4. It's oh! to be a wild wind
  19. From the Greek Anthology, partsongs (5) for male chorus, Op. 45: 5. Feasting I watch
  20. The Wanderer, part song for male chorus
  21. The Reveille, partsong for male chorus, Op.54
  22. Partsongs (4) for chorus, Op. 53: No. 2. Deep in my soul
  23. Jerusalem ('And did those feet in ancient time'), for chorus & organ (or orchestra)
  24. God Save the Queen (National Anthem of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Music CD 30
  1. Pomp and Circumstance, marches (5) for orchestra, Op. 39: No. 1 in D
  2. Pomp and Circumstance, marches (5) for orchestra, Op. 39: No. 2 in A minor
  3. Pomp and Circumstance, marches (5) for orchestra, Op. 39: No. 3 in C minor
  4. Pomp and Circumstance, marches (5) for orchestra, Op. 39: No. 4 in G
  5. Pomp and Circumstance, marches (5) for orchestra, Op. 39: No. 5 in C
  6. The Dream of Gerontius, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 38: Prelude
  7. Serenade, for strings in E minor, Op. 20: 1. Allegro piacevole
  8. Serenade, for strings in E minor, Op. 20: 2. Larghetto
  9. Serenade, for strings in E minor, Op. 20: 3. Allegretto - Come prima
  10. Piano Improvisations (5) by Elgar, recorded in 1915: No. 4
  11. Salut d'amour, for violin & piano, Op. 12
  12. Pieces (2) ('Chanson de matin' & 'Chanson de nuit'), for violin & piano (later orchestrated), Op. 15: No. 1. Chanson de nuit
  13. Pieces (2) ('Chanson de matin' & 'Chanson de nuit'), for violin & piano (later orchestrated), Op. 15: No. 2. Chanson de matin
  14. Coronation Ode ('Land of Hope and Glory'), for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 44: Land of Hope and Glory
  15. Cockaigne Overture ('In London Town'), concert overture for orchestra & organ, Op. 40

Music reviews of Elgar: The Collector's Edition (30 CDs)

Music Review: Generally Execellent
Rating: 4 Stars

I have to agree with the previous 2 reviewers as to both the strengths and weaknesses of this set, but for anyone interested in really getting to know the music of Sir Edward Elgar, this certainly can't be beat.

If you want to decide on whether to purchase this based on the particular performances (which can be researched elsewhere), here are the details of the recordings that comprise these 30 disks:

CD1 [67:54]
Symphony No. 1 in A flat Op. 55
Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli

Introduction and Allegro, Op. 47
Allegri Quartet, Sinfonia of London/Sir John Barbirolli

CD2 [65:40]
Symphony No. 2 in E flat Op. 63
Hall? Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli

Elegy, Op. 58 , Sospiri, Op. 20
New Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli

CD3 [63:30]
Falstaff: Symphonic Study in C minor Op. 68
Hall? Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli

Cockaigne (In London Town) - Concert Overture Op. 40
Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli

Froissart - Concert Overture Op. 19
New Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli

CD4 [73:17]
Variations on an Original Theme 'Enigma' Op. 36
Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli

Pomp and Circumstance March Nos. 1, 4
Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli

Pomp and Circumstance March Nos. 2, 3, 5
New Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli

Serenade in E minor Op. 20
Sinfonia of London/Sir John Barbirolli

CD5 [53:55]
Sea Pictures Op. 37
Dame Janet Baker, London Symphony Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli

Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85
Jacqueline du Pr?, London Symphony Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli

CD6 [74:36]
Violin Sonata in E minor Op. 82
Hugh Bean, David Parkhouse

Violin Concerto in B minor Op. 61
Hugh Bean, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Charles Groves

CD7 [69:33]
Nursery Suite, Severn Suite Op. 87, Suite from The Crown of India Op. 66, Coronation March Op. 65
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Charles Groves

CD8 [62:29]
Organ Sonata in G Op. 28 (orch. Gordon Jacob), The Wand of Youth Suites Nos. 1 & 2 Op. 1a & 1b
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley

CD9 [52:51]
Three Bavarian Dances, Chanson de nuit Op. 15 No. 1, Chanson de matin Op. 15 No. 2, Fantasia and Fugue in C minor Op. 86, Overture in D minor, In the South (Alassio) Op. 50
London Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Adrian Boult

CD10 [49:46]
Carillon Op. 75, Elgar arr. of Chopin Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Grania and Diarmid Op. 42, Polonia Op. 76, Caractacus Op. 35, Imperial March Op. 32, Empire March
London Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Adrian Boult

CD11 [62:28]
Minuet Op. 21, May Song, Rosemary, Romance for Bassoon and Orchestra Op. 62, Sevillana Op. 7, S?r?nade lyrique, Mazurka Op.10 No. 1, Serenade mauresque Op. 10 No. 2, Contrasts Op. 10 No. 3, Carissima, Mina

Minuet from Beau Brummel, Dream Children Op. 4, Salut d'amour Op. 12,
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Lawrence Collingwood, Northern Sinfonia of England/Sir Neville Marriner

CD12 [77:09]
Piano Quintet in A minor Op. 84
John Ogdon, Allegri Quartet

String Quartet in E minor Op. 83
Music Group of London

Serenade, Concert Allegro Op. 46
John Ogdon, piano

CD13 [38:49]
The Dream of Gerontius Op. 38 - Part I

CD14 [70:40]
The Dream of Gerontius Op. 38 - Part II
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano); Richard Lewis (tenor); Kim Borg (bass); Halle Choir; Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus; Ambrosian Singers/Halle Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli

CD15 [78:00]
The Apostles Op. 49 - Part I

CD16 [57:38]
The Apostles Op. 49 - Part II
Sheila Armstrong (soprano); Helen Watts (alto); Robert Tear (tenor); Benjamin Luxon (bass); Clifford Grant (bass); John Carol Case (bass); Choir of Downe House School; London Philharmonic Choir; London Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Adrian Boult

The Apostles and the Kingdom - An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult (lecture with music)

CD17 [72:19]
The Kingdom Op. 51 - Part I

CD18 [64:05]
The Kingdom Op. 51 - Part II
Margaret Price (soprano); Yvonne Minton (alto); Alexander Young (tenor); John Shirley-Quirk (bass); London Philharmonic Choir; London Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Adrian Boult

Coronation Ode Op. 44
Dame Felicity Lott (soprano); Alfreda Hodgson (alto); Richard Morton (tenor); Stephen Roberts (bass); Cambridge University Musical Society Chorus; Choir of King's College Cambridge; New Philharmonia Orchestra; Band of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall/Sir Philip Ledger

CD19 [71:12]
The Light of Life (Lux Christi) Op. 29
Margaret Marshall, (soprano), Helen Watts (mezzo-soprano), Robin Leggate (tenor), John Shirley-Quirk (bass-baritone) Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Charles Groves

CD20 [72:21]
The Black Knight Op. 25
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Charles Groves

Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf Op. 30 - Part I

CD21 [48:43]
Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf Op. 30 - Part II
Teresa Cahill (soprano), Philip Langridge (tenor), Brian Rayner Cook (bass), London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir/Vernon Handley

Spanish Serenade Op. 23, The Snow Op. 26 No. 1, Fly, singing bird Op. 26 No. 2
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Liverpool Philharmonic Choir/Sir Charles Groves

CD22 [54:19]
Caractacus Op. 35 - Scenes I & II

CD23 [59:01]
Caractacus Op. 35 - Scene III - VI
Sheila Armstrong (soprano), Robert Tear (tenor), Peter Glossop (baritone), Brian Rayner Cook (bass), Stuart, Richard (bass), Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Liverpool Philharmonic Choir/Sir Charles Groves

CD24 [46:10 ]
The Banner of St George Op. 33, Great is the Lord (Psalm 48) Op. 67, Te Deum and Benedictus Op. 34
Stephen Roberts (baritone), London Symphony Chorus, Northern Sinfonia of England/Richard Hickox

CD25 [46:10]
The Spirit of England Op. 80, Give unto the Lord (Psalm 29) Op. 74, O hearken thou (Offertory) Op. 64,
Land of Hope and Glory (arr. Arthur Fagge)
Dame Felicity Lott (soprano), London Symphony Chorus, Northern Sinfonia of England/Richard Hickox

CD26 [76:10]
Ave verum corpus Op. 2 No. 1, Ave Maria Op. 2 No. 2, Ave maris stella Op. 2 No. 3, 11, Vesper Voluntaries Op. 14, Angelus Op. 56 No. 1, Give unto the Lord Op. 74, O hearken thou Op. 64, Te Deum and Benedictus Op. 34,
Harry Bramma (organ), Worcester Cathedral Choir/Christopher Robinson

Organ Sonata in G Op. 28
Herbert Sumsion (organ)

CD27 [55:19]
The Music Makers Op. 69
Dame Janet Baker (soprano), London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Adrian Boult

The Sanguine Fan Op. 81
London Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Adrian Boult

CD28 [70:40]
The Starlight Express - Incidental Music Op. 78
Valerie Masterson (soprano), Derek Hammond-Stroud (baritone), London Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley

CD29 [72:38]
Scenes from the Bavarian Highlands Op. 27,
Bournemouth Sinfonietta, Bournemouth Symphony Chorus/Norman Del Mar

Pleading Op. 48 No. 1, Was it some golden star? Op. 59 No. 3, Oh, soft was the song Op. 59 No. 1, Twilight Op. 59 No. 6, The Torch Op. 60 No. 1, The River Op. 60 No. 2,
Robert Tear (tenor), City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/Vernon Handley

The Shower Op. 71 No. 1, My love dwelt in a northern land,
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus/Simon Halsey

Five Part-Songs from the Greek Anthology Op. 45, The Wanderer, The Reveille Op. 54, 4
Baccholian Singers of London

Choral Songs Op. 53 - Deep in my Soul
King's Singers

Herbert Parry - Jerusalem (arr. Elgar)
The National Anthem ("God Save the King") (arr. Elgar)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Goldsmiths Choral Union/Owen Arwel Hughes

CD30 [76:55] - Historical recordings conducted by Sir Edward Elgar
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 - 5, The Dream of Gerontius Op. 38 - Prelude, Serenade in E minor Op. 20
Five Piano Improvisations, Salut d'amour Op. 12, Chanson de nuit Op. 15 No. 1, Chanson de matin Op. 15 No. 2, Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D Op. 39 No. 1 - Trio, Cockaigne (In London Town) - Concert Overture Op. 40
BBC Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Albert Hall Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, New Symphony Orchestra/Sir Edward Elgar



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Elgar is the Quintessential English Composer. He is Loved as Our Shakespeare of Music, and We Turn to Him at Times of Solemn Remembrance and National Rejoicing. This Edition, Released to Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Composer's Birth, Presents all the Major Orchestral, Choral, Chamber and Stage Works, as Well as Many Lesser Pieces and Rarities, in Interpretations by the 20th Century's Finest Elgarians. All Your Favourite Elgar is Here, in Over 32 Hours of Music on 30 Cds.

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