The Elgar Edition: The Complete Electrical Recordings of Sir Edward Elgar

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1Land of Hope and Glory
organ:
Arnold Greir (organist) (on 1928-02-03)
choir vocals:
Philharmonic Choir (on 1928-02-03)
contralto vocals:
Margaret Balfour (mezzo-soprano) (on 1928-02-03)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1928-02-03)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (on 1928-02-03)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer) and G. W. Dillnutt
recorded at:
Queen’s Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1928-02-03) and Studio D, Small Queen’s Hall (on 1928-02-03)
recording of:
Land of Hope and Glory (on 1928-02-03)
anthem of:
England, United Kingdom (ended)
lyricist:
Arthur Christopher Benson
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1902)
is based on:
Coronation Ode, op. 44: VI. Finale: “Land of Hope and Glory” (contralto soloist, with chorus)
4:40
2It comes from the misty ages
organ:
Arnold Greir (organist) (on 1928-02-03)
choir vocals:
Philharmonic Choir (on 1928-02-03)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1928-02-03)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (on 1928-02-03)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer) and G. W. Dillnutt
recorded at:
Queen’s Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1928-02-03) and Studio D, Small Queen’s Hall (on 1928-02-03)
recording of:
The Banner of St. George, op. 33: Epilogue (on 1928-02-03)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1897)
librettist:
Shapcott Wensley
part of:
The Banner of St. George, op. 33
4:41
3National Anthem
organ:
Arnold Greir (organist) (on 1928-02-03)
choir vocals:
Philharmonic Choir (on 1928-02-03)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1928-02-03)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (on 1928-02-03)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer) and G. W. Dillnutt
recorded at:
Queen’s Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1928-02-03) and Studio D, Small Queen’s Hall (on 1928-02-03)
recording of:
God Save the King (for soloists, chorus and orchestra, Elgar) (on 1928-02-03)
composer:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
arranger:
Edward Elgar (composer)
arrangement of:
God Save the King (national anthem of several countries in the British Commonwealth)
3:17
4Croft: O God, our help in ages past
organ:
Arnold Greir (organist) (on 1928-02-03)
choir vocals:
Philharmonic Choir (on 1928-02-03)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1928-02-03)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (on 1928-02-03)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer) and G. W. Dillnutt
recorded at:
Queen’s Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1928-02-03) and Studio D, Small Queen’s Hall (on 1928-02-03)
recording of:
O God, our help in ages past (arr. Elgar) (on 1928-02-03)
lyricist:
Isaac Watts (hymn writer)
composer:
William Croft (English composer & organist)
arranger:
Edward Elgar (composer)
arrangement of:
O God, our help in ages past (hymn to tune St. Anne)
4:23
5Meditation from The Light of Life Op.29
orchestra:
Royal Albert Hall Orchestra (on 1926-08-30)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (on 1926-08-30)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer), R. E. Beckett and H. E. Davidson
recorded at:
Queen’s Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1926-08-30)
recording of:
The Light of Life, op. 29 no. 1: Meditation (on 1926-08-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer)
part of:
The Light of Life, op. 29 (Alternative title: 'Lux Christi')
4:44
6Three Characteristic Pieces Op.10: 1. Mazurka
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (on 1929-11-08)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (on 1929-11-08)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer), J. H. Ellis (engineer) and Edward Fowler (engineer)
recorded at:
Queen’s Small Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1929-11-08)
recording of:
Three Characteristic Pieces, op. 10: No. 1. Mazurka (on 1929-11-08)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
part of:
Three Characteristic Pieces, op. 10
3:22
7Three Characteristic Pieces Op.10: 2. Sérénade mauresque
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra) (on 1929-11-08)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (on 1929-11-08)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer), J. H. Ellis (engineer) and Edward Fowler (engineer)
recorded at:
Queen’s Small Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1929-11-08)
recording of:
Three Characteristic Pieces, op. 10: No. 2. Sérénade mauresque (on 1929-11-08)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer)
part of:
Three Characteristic Pieces, op. 10
5:15
8Three Characteristic Pieces Op.10: 3. Contrasts: The Gavotte AD 1700 and 1900
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1933-02-21)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (on 1933-02-21)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer), J. H. Ellis (engineer) and Edward Fowler (engineer)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1933-02-21)
recording of:
Three Characteristic Pieces, op. 10: No. 3. Contrasts: The Gavotte (on 1933-02-21)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer)
part of:
Three Characteristic Pieces, op. 10
3:31
9Chanson de nuit Op.15 No.1
orchestra:
Royal Albert Hall Orchestra (on 1926-04-27)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (on 1926-04-27)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer), Edward Fowler (engineer) and G. W. Dillnutt
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1926-04-27) and Queen’s Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1926-04-27)
recording of:
Chanson de nuit, op. 15 no. 1 (for orchestra) (on 1926-04-27)
orchestrator and composer:
Edward Elgar (composer)
premiered at:
Queen’s Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1901-09-14)
version of:
Chanson de nuit, op. 15 no. 1 (for violin and piano)
recording of:
Chanson de nuit, op. 15 no. 1 (for violin and piano) (on 1926-04-27)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer)
part of:
Chanson de nuit and Chanson de matin, op. 15 (for violin and piano)
4:28
10Chanson de matin Op.15 No.2
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1927-04-01)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (on 1927-04-01)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer), Edward Fowler (engineer) and G. W. Dillnutt
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1927-04-01) and Queen’s Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1927-04-01)
recording of:
Chanson de matin, op. 15 no. 2 (for orchestra) (on 1927-04-01)
orchestrator and composer:
Edward Elgar (composer)
premiered at:
Queen’s Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1901-09-14)
arrangement of:
Chanson de matin, op. 15 no. 2 (for violin and piano)
3:06
11Three Bavarian Dances Op.27: 1. The Dance (Sonnenbichl) (Allegretto giocoso)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1927-07-15)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (on 1927-07-15)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer), M. J. C. Alexander and D. F. Larter
recorded at:
Queen’s Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1927-07-15) and Studio D, Small Queen’s Hall (on 1927-07-15)
recording of:
Three Bavarian Dances: No. 1. The Dance (on 1927-07-15)
composer and arranger:
Edward Elgar (composer)
arrangement of:
From the Bavarian Highlands, op. 27: I. The Dance (Sonnenbichl)
part of:
Three Bavarian Dances, op. 27a
3:45
12Three Bavarian Dances Op.27: 2. Lullaby (In Hammersbach) (Moderato)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1927-07-15)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (on 1927-07-15)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer), M. J. C. Alexander and D. F. Larter
recorded at:
Queen’s Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1927-07-15) and Studio D, Small Queen’s Hall (on 1927-07-15)
recording of:
Three Bavarian Dances: No. 2. Lullaby (on 1927-07-15)
composer and arranger:
Edward Elgar (composer)
arrangement of:
From the Bavarian Highlands, op. 27: III. Lullaby (In Hammersbach)
part of:
Three Bavarian Dances, op. 27a
3:44
13Three Bavarian Dances Op.27: 3. The Marksman (Bei Murnau) (Allegro)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1932-02-04)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (on 1932-02-04)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer), M. J. C. Alexander, D. F. Larter and unknown (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1932-02-04)
recording of:
Three Bavarian Dances: No. 3. The Marksmen (on 1932-02-04)
composer and arranger:
Edward Elgar (composer)
arrangement of:
From the Bavarian Highlands, op. 27: VI. The Marksmen (Bei Murnau)
part of:
Three Bavarian Dances, op. 27a
4:53
14The Crown of India-Suite Op.66: I. (a) Introduction (Allegro)-
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1930-09-15 until 1930-11-22)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (from 1930-09-15 until 1930-11-22)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer), F. C. Bulkley and G. W. Dillnutt
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1930-09-15, on 1930-11-22)
partial recording of:
The Crown of India - Suite, op. 66: I. Introduction - Dance of the Nautch Girls (from 1930-09-15 until 1930-11-22)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1912)
part of:
Crown of India Suite, op. 66
1:32
15The Crown of India-Suite Op.66: (b) Dance of the Nautch Girls (Allegretto)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1930-09-15 until 1930-11-22)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (from 1930-09-15 until 1930-11-22)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer), F. C. Bulkley and G. W. Dillnutt
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1930-09-15, on 1930-11-22)
partial recording of:
The Crown of India - Suite, op. 66: I. Introduction - Dance of the Nautch Girls (from 1930-09-15 until 1930-11-22)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1912)
part of:
Crown of India Suite, op. 66
3:05
16The Crown of India-Suite Op.66: II. Menuetto (Moderato)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1930-09-15)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (on 1930-09-15)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer) and F. C. Bulkley
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1930-09-15)
recording of:
The Crown of India - Suite, op. 66: II. Menuetto (on 1930-09-15)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1912)
part of:
Crown of India Suite, op. 66
2:13
17The Crown of India-Suite Op.66: III. Warriors' Dance (Allegro)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1930-09-15)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (on 1930-09-15)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer) and F. C. Bulkley
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1930-09-15)
recording of:
The Crown of India - Suite, op. 66: III. Warrior's Dance (on 1930-09-15)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1912)
part of:
Crown of India Suite, op. 66
1:59
18The Crown of India-Suite Op.66: V. March of the Mogul Emperors (Moderato maestoso)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1930-09-15)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (on 1930-09-15)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer) and F. C. Bulkley
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1930-09-15)
recording of:
The Crown of India - Suite, op. 66: V. March of the Mogul Emperors (on 1930-09-15)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1912)
part of:
Crown of India Suite, op. 66
3:57
19Fantasia and Fugue in C minor Op.86: Fantasia
orchestra:
Royal Albert Hall Orchestra (on 1926-04-28)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (on 1926-04-28)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer), Edward Fowler (engineer) and G. W. Dillnutt
recorded at:
Queen’s Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1926-04-28)
recording of:
Fantasia and Fugue in C minor, op. 86, BWV 537: Fantasia (Elgar orchestration) (on 1926-04-28)
orchestrator:
Edward Elgar (composer)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
orchestration of:
Fantasie und Fuge C-moll, BWV 537: I. Fantasie
part of:
Fantasia and Fugue in C minor, op. 86, BWV 537 (Elgar orchestration)
4:37
20Fantasia and Fugue in C minor Op.86: Fugue
orchestra:
Royal Albert Hall Orchestra (on 1926-04-28)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (composer) (on 1926-04-28)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke (engineer), Edward Fowler (engineer) and G. W. Dillnutt
recorded at:
Queen’s Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1926-04-28)
recording of:
Fantasia and Fugue in C minor, op. 86, BWV 537: Fugue (Elgar orchestration) (on 1926-04-28)
orchestrator:
Edward Elgar (composer)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
orchestration of:
Fantasie und Fuge C-moll, BWV 537: II. Fuge
part of:
Fantasia and Fugue in C minor, op. 86, BWV 537 (Elgar orchestration)
3:03
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