Credits:

Edward Elgar, Alfredo Campoli, Landon Ronald, John Barbirolli, Henry Wood, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Imperial Bandsmen

Description:

This rare collection of recordings includes the world premiere recording of Elgar's "Elegy for Strings" made in 1933 and conducted by Elgar himself. This collection includes many original recordings related to Elgar, including "Sonatine" (private recording) performed by Elgar's niece, May Grafton, and "Violin Concerto" by Albert Sammons, who had been performing Elgar's works for many years. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Elegy for String Orchestra Op. 58
2.Sonatina: Spoken Introduction
3.Sonatina: Andantino
4.Sonatina: Allegro
5.Serenade
6.La Capricieuse Op. 17
7.Coronation March Op. 65
8.Edward German: Coronation March & Hymn
9.Coronation Ode Op. 44: Crown the King
10.Scenes from the Bavarian Highlands Op. 27: The Dance
11.Scenes from the Bavarian Highlands Op. 27: Lullaby
12.The Dream of Gerontius Op. 38: Kyrie
13.The Fringes of the Fleet: The Lowestoft Boat
14.The Fringes of the Fleet: Fate's Discourtesy
15.The Pipes of Pan
16.Sea Pictures Op. 37: Where corals lie
17.Concerto for Violin & Orchestra in B min. Op. 61: Allegro
18.Concerto for Violin & Orchestra in B min. Op. 61: Andante
19.Concerto for Violin & Orchestra in B min. Op. 61: Lento (Cadenza)
20.Concerto for Violin & Orchestra in B min. Op. 61: Allegro molto
21.Salut d'Amour Op. 12