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Album Title: British Composer: Guide to Britain CD1
Composer: Sir Edward Elgar, Percy Grainger, Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams, ...
Conductor: Sir Charles Groves, Sir John Barbirolli, Sir Philip Ledger, Norman Del Mar, Boris Ord, André Previn, ...
Performer: Various Artist, Daniel Adni, Baccholian Singers of London, Ian Bostridge, Garth Benson, Ernest Lush, Owen Brannigan, ...
Ensemble: Polyphony (Vocal Ensemble), Music Group of London, ...
Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, ...
Audio CD (July 4, 2011)
Spars Code: ADD/DDD
Recorded in: Stereo
Number of Discs: 2
Label: EMI Classics
Copyright: (C) 2011 EMI Records Ltd.
Total Length: 2:25:27
Genres: Classical
Styles: Miscellaneous (Classical)
London
1. Ⅲ. Knightsbridge, march (from London Suite, "London Everyday" No. 3) (4:21)
Composer Eric Coates (1886 - 1957)
Conductor Sir Charles Groves
Orchestra Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Genre March
Period Modern
Recording Date 1970
Note (1988 Digital Remaster)
2. Cockaigne Overture (In London Town), concert overture for orchestra & organ, Op. 40: Conclusion (2:26)
Common Name Conclusion
Composer Sir Edward Elgar
Conductor Sir John Barbirolli
Orchestra Philharmonia Orchestra
Period Post-Romantic
Date Written 1900-1901; United Kingdom
Country United Kingdom
Recording Date 1963
Note (2004 Digital Remaster)
3. Handel In The Strand, Clog Dance for piano (RMTB2) 2:46
Composer Percy Grainger
Performer Daniel Adni (piano)
Period Post-Romantic
Date Written 1911-1930; United Kingdom
Country United Kingdom
Recording Date 1976
Note (2011 version for piano)
4. Brook Green Suite, for strings, H 190: Ⅰ. Prelude: Allegretto (1:23)
Common Name 1. Prelude
Composer Gustav Holst
Conductor Norman Del Mar
Orchestra Bournemouth Sinfonietta
Period Post-Romantic
Date Written 1933
Recording Date 1981
Note (1987 Digital Remaster)
ESSEX
5. Folksongs from the Eastern Counties No. 1 (15), folk song for male chorus or chorus or voice & piano: Bushes and Briars (men's voices) (3:02)
Composer Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble Baccholian Singers of London
Period Post-Romantic / 20th Century
Date Written 1903-1908; United Kingdom (collected at Ingrave, 1903)
Recording Date 1978
Note (1995 Digital Remaster)
CAMBRIDGE
6. Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis, for chorus & organ: Magnificat "Collegium Regale" (4:30)
Common Name Magnificat And Nunc Dimittis For Chorus & Organ
Composer Herbert Howells
Conductor Boris Ord
Performer Garth Benson (Organ)
Ensemble Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Period 20th Century; Modern
Written 1945; England
Date of Recording 1951
Work Notes This selection is a mono recording. (1997 Testament* MONO: Digital Remaster)
EAST ANGLIA
7. Peter Grimes (Oper in 1 Prolog und 3 Akten): Four Sea Interludes (4), for orchestra, Op. 33a: No. 1. Dawn (Lento e tranquillo) (3:43)
Composer Benjamin Britten
Conductor André Previn
Orchestra London Symphony Orchestra
Period Modern; 20th Century
Written 1944-1945; England
Country United Kingdom
Notes (2003 - Remaster)
8. Yarmouth Fair, for voice & piano (1:39)
Composer Peter Warlock
Performer Ernest Lush (Piano)
Owen Brannigan (Bass)
Period Modern; 20th Century
Written 1924; England
Country United Kingdom
Date of Recording 1961
Notes (1994 Digital Remaster)
LINCOLNSHIRE
9. Brigg Fair (It was on the Fifth of August), folk song for tenor & chorus (BFMS 7) (2:33)
Composer Percy Grainger
Conductor Stephen Layton
Performer Ian Bostridge (Tenor)
Ensemble Polyphony
Period Post-Romantic
Date Written 1906; United Kingdom
Country United Kingdom
10. Folksongs Arrangements, (5), Vol. 5, for voice & piano "British Isles": No 3, The Lincolnshire poacher (1:58)
Composer Benjamin Britten
Performer Sir Philip Ledger (Piano)
Robert Tear (Tenor)
Period Modern; 20th Century
Written 1961; England
Date of Recording 1975
Notes (2000 Digital Remaster)
DERBYSHIRE
11. Tune: Hymn: Repton (Dear Lord and Father of mankind), anthem (3:55)
Composer Charles Hubert Parry
Conductor Stephen Cleobury
Performer Benjamin Bayl (Organ)
Thomas Bullard (Baritone)
Ensemble Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
Period Romantic
Written 1888; United Kingdom
Country United Kingdom
Notes (2001 Digital Remaster)
12. Hadley: From Chinley Churn and Rushup Ridge, for soprano, tenor, chorus & orchestra: The Hills, Ⅰ. The Hills in Spring (1:36)
Composer Patrick Hadley
Conductor Sir Philip Ledger
Performer Felicity Palmer (Sopano-Alto)
Robert Tear (Tenor)
Robert Lloyd (Soprano)
Choir Cambridge University Musical Society Chorus
Orchestra London Philharmonic Orchestra
Date of Recording 1976
Notes (1999 Digital Remaster)
THE NORTH
13. David Overton: The Lass of Richmond Hill (1:51)
Composer James Hook
Performer Manuel Barrueco (Guitar)
Nancy Hadden (Flute)
Ensemble The Kings Singers
Period Classical
Written 1789; England
Notes 1993 EMI Music Japan Inc.
14. Durham: Preces and Responses: Preces (1:03)
Composer William Smith
Conductor Sir Philip Ledger
Choir Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
Period Baroque
Written 1630s; England
Date of Recording 1980
Notes (1994 Digital Remaster) [Chaplain (precentor)]
15. Folk Songs, Vol. 3, for voice & piano: No 7, Come you not from Newcastle? (1:15)
Composer Benjamin Britten
Performer Sir Philip Ledger (Piano)
Robert Tear (Tenor)
Period Modern; 20th Century
Written 1947; England
Country United Kingdom
Date of Recording 1975
Notes (2000 Digital Remaster)
16. Black Stitchel for voice & piano (2:07)
Composer Ivor Gurney
Performer David Willison (Piano)
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (Tenor)
Period Modern
Date Written 1920
Date of Recording 1975 Brian Culverhouse Productions
Notes (2001 Digital Remaster)
17. The Land of the Mountain and the Flood, concert overture, Op. 3: Opening (2:52)
Common Name Opening
Composer Hamish MacCunn
Conductor Sir Alexander Gibson
Orchestra Scottish National Orchestra
Period Post-Romantic
Date Written 11/05/1887; Scotland
Country Scotland
Date of Recording 1968
Notes (1988 Digital Remaster)
18. Loch Lomond, folk song for baritone & male chorus (3:39)
Composer Ralph Vaughan Williams / Traditional
Conductor Christopher Bishop
Performer Ian Partridge (Tenor)
Choir London Madrigal Singers
Period Post-Romantic; 20th Century
Date Written 1921; England
Date of Recording 1970
Notes (1995 Digital Remaster)
19. Scottish Dances (4), for orchestra, Op. 59: No. 4. Con brio (1:20)
Composer Sir Malcolm Arnold
Conductor Robert Irving
Orchestra Philharmonia Orchestra
Period Modern; 20th Century
Date Written 1957; England
Country Scotland
Date of Recording 1958
Notes (1996 Digital Remaster)
20. The Wee Cooper o' Fife, Folksong for tenor, baritone & piano (1:50)
Composer Alfred Moffat / Traditional
Conductor Robert Tear (Piano)
Performer Benjamin Luxon (Baritone)
André Previn (piano)
Date of Recording 1976
Notes (1993 Digital Remaster)
WALES
21. Three Preludes Founded on Welsh Hymn Tunes, hymn tune for organ: No 2. Rhosymedre (4:11)
Composer John David Edwards (melody by J. D. Edwards, 1805-1885)
Conductor Richard Hickox
Orchestra Northern Sinfonia of England (bearb. für Orchester von Arnold Foster)
Date of Recording 1988
Notes (Household Music) (3 Stücke für Orgel)
22. Folk Song (7), for voice & piano, Volume 1, "British Isles": No 6. The Ash Grove (2:22)
Composer Benjamin Britten / Traditional
Performer Sir Philip Ledger (Piano)
Robert Tear (Tenor)
Period Modern; 20th Century
Written 1943; England
Country England
Date of Recording 1975
Notes (2000 Digital Remaster)
23. Aberystwyth (Jesu, lover of my soul), hymn (3:54)
Common Name Aberystwyth
Composer John Parry / Charles Wesley
Conductor Owain Arwel Hughes
Performer David Bell (Organ)
Choir Huddersfield Choral Society
Period Classical
Date of Recording 1986
24. Six Choral Folk Songs (6) for chorus, H136 (Op. 36b): No. 6. Swansea Town (2:51)
Common Name 6. Swansea Town
Composer Gustav Holst / Traditional
Choir Baccholian Singers of London
Period Post-Romantic; 20th Century
Date Written 1916; England
Date of Recording 1975
Notes (1995 Digital Remaster)
SHROPSHIRE & WORCESTERSHIRE
25. In summertime on Bredon for voice & piano (3:10)
Composer Gerald Graham Peel / A.E. Housman
Conductor George Weldon
Performer Frederick Harvey (Baritone)
Orchestra Philharmonia Orchestra
Period Romantic
Date Written 1911
Date of Recording 1963
Notes (2004 Digital Remaster)
26. Severn Suite, Op. 87a (orchestral version): Ⅰ. Introduction: Worcester Castle (2:12)
Composer Sir Edward Elgar
Conductor Sir Charles Groves
Orchestra Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Period Post-Romantic
Date Written 1930
Date of Recording 1970
Notes (1989 Digital Remaster)
27. Six Songs (6) from 'A Shropshire Lad', for voice & piano (or orchestra): Ⅰ. Loveliest of trees (2:51)
Composer George Butterworth / A.E. Housman
Performer Anthony Rolfe Johnson (Tenor)
David Willison (Piano)
Period Post-Romantic
Written 1911; England
Country England
Date of Recording 1975 Brian Culverhouse Productions
Notes (2001 Digital Remaster)
28. Caractacus, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 35: Scene Ⅲ. Woodland Interlude (2:16)
Composer Sir Edward Elgar
Conductor Sir Charles Groves
Orchestra Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Period Post-Romantic
Written 1898
Date of Recording 1970
Notes (1989 Digital Remaster)
29. on Wenlock Edge, song cycle for tenor, piano & string quartet (or tenor & orchestra): No Ⅵ, Clun (3:33)
Composer Ralph Vaughan Williams
Performer Ian Partridge (Tenor)
Ensemble Music Group of London
Period Post-Romantic
Written 1908-1909; United Kingdom
Country United Kingdom
Date of Recording 1971
Notes (1987 Digital Remaster)
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