SIR EDWARD ELGAR (1857 – 1934)
Symphony No.2, Op.63 (1903-04, 1909-11)
54:56
in E flat major • in Es-Dur • en mi bémol majeur
Dedicated to the Memory of His late Majesty King Edward VII (This Symphony designed early in 1910 to be a
loyal tribute, bears its present dedication with the gracious approval of His Majesty the King. March 16th 1911.)
'Rarely, rarely comest thou, Spirit of Delight!' Shelley
1.
I
Allegro vivace e nobilmente - Impetuoso - Tempo I - Più lento -
17:44
2.
II
Larghetto - Nobilmente e semplice - Lento
14:02
3.
III
Rondo. Presto
8:00
4.
IV
Moderato e maestoso - Grandioso - Nobilmente - Poco animato -
14:51
Serenade, Op.20 (1892)
11:31
in E minor • in e-Moll • en mi mineur
for Strings
Dedicated to the memory of W.H. Whinfield
5.
I
Allegro piacevole
3:05
7.
III
Allegretto - Come prima
2:33
Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Edward Gardner