Elgar Remastered

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SOMM Recordings
Release Date
September 30, 2016
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      ELGAR, EDWARD
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      New Symphony Orchestra
    • PERFORMER
      Elgar, Harrison, Menuhin
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      September 30, 2016
    • UPC
      748871326125
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      SOMMCD 261-4
    • LABEL
      SOMM Recordings
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      4
    • GENRE
      Orchestral & Symphonic
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Adagio - Moderato

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    2. II. Allegro molto

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    3. III. Adagio

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    4. IV. Allegro ma non troppo

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    5. Cockaigne, Op. 40, "In London Town": Overture (mono)

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: BBC Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    6. Cockaigne, Op. 40, "In London Town": Overture (stereo)

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: BBC Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    7. The Kingdom, Op. 51: Prelude (mono)

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: BBC Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    8. The Kingdom, Op. 51: Prelude (stereo)

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: BBC Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    9. Rosemary

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: BBC Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    10. 3 Characteristic Pieces, Op. 10: No. 1. Mazurka

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: BBC Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    11. May Song

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    12. Serenade lyrique

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    13. The Wand of Youth Suite No. 2, Op. 1b: I. March

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    14. O God our help in ages past

      Composer: William Croft

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    15. II. Lento - Allegro molto

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    16. III. Adagio

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    17. IV. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro ma non troppo

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    18. II. Lento - Allegro molto

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    19. III. Adagio

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    20. IV. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro ma non troppo

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    21. Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: II. Lento - Allegro molto (alternative take 4) (stereo)

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    22. Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: II. Lento - Allegro molto (alternative take 5) (stereo)

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    23. I. Adagio - Moderato

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    24. II. Lento - Allegro molto

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    25. III. Adagio

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    26. I. Adagio - Moderato

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    27. II. Lento - Allegro molto

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    28. III. Adagio

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    29. IV. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro ma non troppo

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    30. Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: III. Adagio (private disc)

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Performer: Beatrice Harrison, Princess Victoria H.R.H.

    31. I. Andante - Allegro

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    32. II. Allegro molto

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    33. III. Adagio

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    34. IV. Lento - Allegro

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    35. Symphony No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 63: III. Rondo (mono)

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    36. I. Allegro

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Yehudi Menuhin

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    37. II. Andante

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Yehudi Menuhin

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    38. III. Allegro molto -

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Yehudi Menuhin

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    39. III. Cadenza (accompagnata: Lento) - Allegro molto

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Yehudi Menuhin

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    40. Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, "Enigma": Variation 5: R. P. A. - Variation 6: Ysobel - Variation 7: Troyte (unissued mono alternative takes)

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    41. Triumphal March

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Lawrance Collingwood

    42. Woodland Interlude

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Lawrance Collingwood

    43. Enfants d'un reve (Dream Children), Op. 43 (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono)

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Lawrance Collingwood

    44. Rosemary (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono)

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    45. Serenade lyrique (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono)

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: New Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    46. Severn Suite, Op. 87: II. Toccata: Tournament (version for orchestra) (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono)

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    47. 3 Characteristic Pieces, Op. 10: No. 1. Mazurka (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono)

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    48. V. Fairy Pipers

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    49. III. Minuet

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic Festival Choir

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    50. IV. Sun Dance

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    51. V. The Tame Bear

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    52. VI. The Wild Bears

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    53. II. The Little Bells

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    54. III. Moths and Butterflies

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    55. II. The Little Bells (take 2)

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    56. III. Moths and Butterflies (take 2)

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    57. The Banner of St. George, Op. 33: It comes from the misty ages (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono)

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: Philharmonic Festival Choir, London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar

    58. National Anthem: God Save the King (arr. E. Elgar) (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono)

      Composer: Edward Elgar

      Ensemble: Philharmonic Festival Choir, London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Edward Elgar


This release is a unique opportunity for the listener who has interest in historical performance. This four-disc set contains virtually the entire 1928 Elgar studio sessions of the Cello Concerto, as well as several unused takes of major orchestral works and miniatures- pressings which have hitherto been unheard. These pressings are from Elgar’s own private library by way of Arthur Reynolds, a keen collector of original Elgar photographs and recordings. The only person to whom Arthur Reynolds granted access to this treasure trove was master recording engineer, Lani Spahr. In his work, Lani Spahr was able to synchronize the various sides into a stereo image through hours of painstaking effort. This provides insight into the sessions themselves, along with astonishing sound quality.