SIR EDWARD ELGAR (1857 – 1934)
Coronation Ode, Op.44
36:03
words by Arthur Christopher Benson
1.
I
Introduction: Crown the King
9:51
Soli and chorus
Chorus
3.
(b) Daughter of Ancient Kings
2:24
Chorus
4.
III
Britain, Ask of Thyself
3:50
Bass solo and male chorus
5.
IV
(a) Hark, upon the Hallowed Air
8:46
Soprano and tenor soli
(b) Only Let the Heart Be Pure
Soli
6.
V
Peace, Gentle Peace
4:05
Soli and chorus a cappella
7.
VI
Finale: Land of Hope and Glory
4:10
Contralto solo and chorus
The Spirit of England, Op.80
30:32
words by Laurence Binyon
8.
I
The Fourth of August
8:42
10.
III
For the Fallen
15:02
Solo: Teresa Cahill soprano
Solo: Anne Collins contralto
Solo: Gwynne Howell baritone
Choral: Royal Scottish National Orchestra Chorus
Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Conductor: Sir Alexander Gibson