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Essential Classics
Essential British Classics
2CD
24 Sep 2012
Barcode: 5099944030629
Other participants: André Previn, Sir John Barbirolli,
Sir Simon Rattle, Sir Adrian Boult, London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, English Sinfonia, Hallé Orchestra, Academy of St Martin in the Fields
This collection presents a selection of the best and most popular works by British composers, beginning with two towering geniuses of the Baroque era: Handel and Purcell, and coming up to brilliantly successful writers of today such as Michael Nyman and Karl Jenkins. A number of the works are linked to British Royalty like Handel’s Zadok the Priest written for the coronation of King George II and Walton’s 1937 Coronation March: Crown Imperial.
The idyllic character of the British countryside is pictured in works like The Banks of Green Willow by Butterworth and On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring by Delius, while marches like The Dambusters and Colonel Bogey evoke strong feelings of British patriotism. The programme concludes with four pieces traditionally performed at the Last Night of the Proms, finishing with Elgar’s stirring anthem: Land of Hope and Glory.
The idyllic character of the British countryside is pictured in works like The Banks of Green Willow by Butterworth and On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring by Delius, while marches like The Dambusters and Colonel Bogey evoke strong feelings of British patriotism. The programme concludes with four pieces traditionally performed at the Last Night of the Proms, finishing with Elgar’s stirring anthem: Land of Hope and Glory.
Audio sample & Tracklisting
| Disc 1 | |
| 01 | Sinfonia: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba: Solomon, HWV 67 - Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields/Ian Watson/Sir |
| 02 | Sarabande: Harpsichord Suite No. 4 in D minor HWV437 - Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields/Alexander Brig |
| 03 | XII. Alla Hornpipe: Water Music (1988 Digital Remaster), Suite No. 2 in D - Prague Chamber Orchestra/Sir Charles Mackerras |
| 04 | Round-O: The Prince of Denmark's March (Trumpet Voluntary) (arr. Defaye): Suite in D - Maurice André/Jane Parker-Smith |
| 05 | The Lark Ascending (opening) (1987 - Remaster) - Hugh Bean/New Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir Adrian Bo |
| 06 | Morning has broken (Bunessan) - King's College Choir, Cambridge/Sioned Williams/St |
| 07 | Jupiter, the Bringer of Jolity (conclusion): The Planets, Op.32 - Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle |
| 08 | I. Adagio - Moderato: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op.85 (2004 - Remaster) - Jacqueline du Pré/London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Jo |
| 09 | II. Lento - Allegro molto: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op.85 (2004 - Remaster) - Jacqueline du Pré/London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Jo |
| 10 | On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring - Vernon Handley/London Philharmonic Orchestra |
| 11 | Pie Jesu: Requiem - Jane Gilchrist/Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra/Kir |
| 12 | Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis (opening) (1985 Digital Remaster) - London Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Adrian Boult |
| 13 | Agnus Dei - Karl Jenkins |
| 14 | The Dam Busters March (1995 Digital Remaster) - Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Charles |
| 15 | The Banks of Green Willow - Idyll for orchestra (1988 Digital Remaster) - English Sinfonia/Neville Dilkes |
| 16 | Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah ed. Basil Lam) (1987 - Remaster) - Ambrosian Singers/English Chamber Orchestra/Sir Ch |
| Disc 2 | |
| 01 | March, Z.860i: Funeral Sentences, and Funeral Music for Queen Mary (1989 - Remaster) - Sir Philip Ledger/King's College Choir, Cambridge/ |
| 02 | Thou know'st Lord, Z.58B: Funeral Sentences, and Funeral Music for Queen Mary (1989 - Remaster) - Sir Philip Ledger/King's College Choir, Cambridge/ |
| 03 | La Réjouissance: Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351 (1989 Digital Remaster) - Menuhin Festival Orchestra/Yehudi Menuhin |
| 04 | Zadok the Priest - King's College Choir, Cambridge/Academy of Ancient |
| 05 | Fantasia on Greensleeves (1986 - Remaster) - Sinfonia of London/Sir John Barbirolli |
| 06 | IX. Nimrod: Variations on an Original Theme, Op.36 'Enigma' (1986 Digital Remaster) - London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Adrian Boult |
| 07 | The Lamb - King's College Choir, Cambridge/Stephen Cleobury |
| 08 | The Heart Asks Pleasure First/The Promise (Edit) - Michael Nyman |
| 09 | O waly waly: Folk Song Arrangements - Sarah Brightman/Geoffrey Parsons |
| 10 | Sunday Morning: 4 Sea Interludes, Op. 33a - Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Libor Pesek |
| 11 | Country Gardens (Morris Dance Tune) BFMS22 (arr. Artok) (1990 - Remaster) - Light Music Society Orchestra/Lt. Col. Sir Vivian |
| 12 | Warsaw Concerto (opening) (1995 Digital Remaster) - Daniel Adni/Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra/Kenneth |
| 13 | IV. Where Corals Lie: Sea Pictures, Op.37 (2004 - Remaster) - Dame Janet Baker/London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Joh |
| 14 | Colonel Bogey (1989 Digital Remaster) - Band of HM Royal Marines/Lt. Col. Sir Vivian Dunn |
| 15 | 5. Allegro non troppo: English Dances - Op. 33 No.1 - Hallé Orchestra/Owain Arwel Hughes |
| 16 | III. Pie Jesu (Edward Saklatvala, treble): Requiem - King's College Choir, Cambridge/Sinfonia of London |
| 17 | Crown Imperial - Coronation March (1986 Digital Remaster) - Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Noel Rawsth |
| 18 | Hornpipe (Fantasia on British Sea Songs) (1990 Digital Remaster) - Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Charles |
| 19 | Rule, Britannia! (arr. Malcolm Sargent) - Norma Procter/Royal Choral Society/London Philharm |
| 20 | Jerusalem (1996 - Remaster) - Sir Andrew Davis/Royal Choral Society/London Philh |
| 21 | Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D (Land of Hope and Glory) (1996 - Remaster) - Royal Choral Society/London Philharmonic Orchestra |