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British Composers - A Celebration

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British Composers - A Celebration

Various Artists

2011Classical · Music

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Warner Classics
Tracks
63

℗ This compilation 2011 EMI Records Ltd.

Tracks

  1. 1
    Sun Dance (Wand of Youth Suite No.1, Op.1a No.4) (1996 Remastered Version)
    Royal Philharmonic OrchestraLawrance CollingwoodLawrence Collingwood
    2:39
  2. 2
    Marigold, Op. 78 (1996 Remastered Version)
    Sir Richard Rodney Bennett
    2:57
  3. 3
    Saint Nicolas, Op. 42: II. The Birth of Nicolas
    The Choir of King's College, CambridgeSir David WillcocksAcademy of St Martin in the FieldsSir Andrew DavisIan HareRobert Tear
    2:37
  4. 4
    String Quartet No. 3 "In Gloucestershire": II. Fairly Quick, but Always Rhythmical
    Britten Quartet
    2:05
  5. 5
    Symphony No.1 in A Flat, Op.55 (1985 Remastered Version): II. Allegro molto -
    London Philharmonic OrchestraSir Adrian Boult
    7:14
  6. 6
    Troilus and Cressida, Act II: Scene 2, From Isle to Isle Chill Waters (Cressida / Troilus)
    John HauxwellRichard LewisPhilharmonia OrchestraElisabeth SchwarzkopfMonica SinclairGeoffrey WallsSir William WaltonLewis Thomas
    2:25
  7. 7
    Dance Scenes: IV. Molto allegro
    Daniel HardingPhilharmonia Orchestra
    2:33
  8. 8
    Ave Maria, Op. 2, No. 2 (1996 Remaster)
    Worcester Cathedral ChoirChristopher Robinson
    2:45
  9. 9
    The Triumph of Neptune - Suite: VII. Hornpipe (Allegro molto)
    Barry WordsworthRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    1:38
  10. 10
    Dies natalis, Op.8 (1990 Remastered Version): 2. Rhapsody (Recitativo stromentato)
    English Chamber OrchestraChristopher Finzi
    6:30
  11. 11
    Symphony No. 5 in D Major: III. Romanza. Lento
    Сэр Джон БарбироллиОркестр «Филармония»
    12:10
  12. 12
    Blest Pair of Sirens (1987 Remaster)
    London Philharmonic ChoirSir Adrian BoultLondon Philharmonic Orchestra
    2:36
  13. 13
    Checkmate, Ballet Suite: VI. Finale - Checkmate (1993 Digital Remaster)
    Arthur BlissSinfonia of London
    2:39
  14. 14
    Peter Grimes, Op.33 (1993 Remastered Version), Act 2 Scene 2: In dreams I've built myself some kindlier home (Peter)
    Joan CrossSir Reginald GoodallOrchestra of the Royal Opera House
    4:31
  15. 15
    Violin Concerto: Slower (1993 Digital Remaster)
    Meredith DaviesRoyal Philharmonic OrchestraYehudi Menuhin
    1:39
  16. 16
    The Planets: IV. Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jollity
    Toronto Children's ChorusSir Andrew DavisToronto Symphony Orchestra
    2:19
  17. 17
    Loch Lomond (1995 Remastered Version)
    London Madrigal SingersChristopher Bishop
    3:42
  18. 18
    Canadian Carnival Overture, Op. 19
    City of Birmingham Symphony OrchestraSir Simon RattleWesley Warren
    14:08
  19. 19
    At the Boar's Head, Op. 42 / H. 156: We two saw you four (Prince) [1995 - Remaster]
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic OrchestraSir John TomlinsonDavid AthertonDavid Wilson-JohnsonElise RossFelicity PalmerMen's Voices Of The Liverpool Philharmonic ChoirMICHAEL GEORGEPeter HallPhilip Langridge
    3:45
  20. 20
    Divertimento on 'Sellinger's Round': III. Presto
    Academy of St Martin in the FieldsNeville Marriner
    3:47
  21. 21
    Greater love hath no man
    Paul RobinsonThe Choir of King's College, CambridgeSir Stephen Cleobury
    6:03
  22. 22
    English Dances, Op. 33: V. Allegro non troppo (1996 Remaster)
    Robert IrvingPhilharmonia Orchestra
    3:00
  23. 23
    On Wenlock Edge, on Texts by Alfred E. Housman: II. From far, from eve and morning (Andantino - Più mosso)
    Music Group of LondonIan Partridge
    2:05
  24. 24
    Sinfonietta, I. Allegro con brio: II. Tema con variazioni
    Richard HickoxNorthern Sinfonia
    0:57
  25. 25
    Mater ora Filium
    The Choir of King's College, CambridgeSir Stephen Cleobury
    2:26
  26. 26
    Violin Sonata, II. Variazioni: Var. 6 (Scherzando) [1996 Digital Remaster]
    Louis KentnerYehudi Menuhin
    0:35
  27. 27
    Cello Concerto in D: II. Andante espressivo -
    Julian Lloyd WebberLondon Symphony OrchestraSir Charles Mackerras
    6:56
  28. 28
    Three Screaming Popes after Francis Bacon, for Large Orchestra
    Sir Simon RattleCity of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
    1:41
  29. 29
    Concerto for Two Pianos (Three Hands), Op.104: III. Allegro
    Cyril SmithPhyllis SellickCity of Birmingham Symphony OrchestraSir Malcolm Arnold
    3:13
  30. 30
    The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell), Op. 34: Fugue (Allegro molto)
    City of Birmingham Symphony OrchestraSir Simon Rattle
    2:53
  31. 31
    String Quartet in E Minor, Op. 83: II. Piacevole (poco andante)
    Chilingirian Quartet
    1:44
  32. 32
    The Lady's Birthday: "Four and twenty drummers all in a row" (Briskly)
    Jennifer PartridgeBaccholian Singers of London
    2:44
  33. 33
    Crown Imperial - Coronation March
    London Philharmonic OrchestraDavid BellSir Adrian Boult
    8:33
  34. 34
    Symphony in G Minor: I. Allegro (opening) [1973 Remastered Version]
    Neville DilkesEnglish Sinfonia
    2:29
  35. 35
    Six Songs from 'A Shropshire Lad': V. The lads in their hundreds
    Sir Thomas AllenGeoffrey Parsons
    2:12
  36. 36
    Concertino for harpsichord and string orchestra: III. Allegro vivace (2001 Digital Remaster)
    Neville DilkesRonald ThomasEnglish Sinfonia
    2:04
  37. 37
    Ave verum corpus Op. 2 No. 1
    Worcester Cathedral ChoirChristopher RobinsonHarry Bramma
    2:37
  38. 38
    Pineapple Poll, Scene 3: Belaye's Solo & Sailors' Drill (1997 Digital Remaster)
    Sir Charles MackerrasRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra
    3:27
  39. 39
    Down by the Salley Gardens (2001 Remastered Version)
    David Willison
    2:35
  40. 40
    Four Cornish Dances Op. 91: 4. Allegro ma non troppo (2001 Digital Remaster)
    Sir Malcolm ArnoldCity of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
    2:31
  41. 41
    Hums and Songs of Winnie-the-Pooh Op. 6, I. Aphorisms: 3. The Hundred Acre Wood - Piglet meets a Heffalump (Nocturne) [1970/1983]
    Oliver KnussenThe Chamber Music Society of Lincoln CenterLisa Saffer
    1:19
  42. 42
    The March of the Women (last two verses)
    Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series, MinnesotaPhilip BrunelleOrchestra Of The Plymouth Music Series MinnesotaEiddwen Harrhy
    1:42
  43. 43
    Job - A Masque for Dancing, Scene VII: Pavane of the Sons of the Morning
    Sir Adrian BoultLondon Symphony Orchestra
    2:14
  44. 44
    Three Motets Op. 38: 2. Coelos ascendit hodie
    The Choir of King's College, CambridgeSir Stephen Cleobury
    2:10
  45. 45
    Falstaff, Op. 68: Dream Interlude (Symphonic Study)
    Sir Edward ElgarThe New Symphony Orchestra
    2:10
  46. 46
    Henry V - Scenes from the film: 'This day is called the Feast of Crispian' (King Henry) [1994 Digital Remaster]
    Sir William WaltonPhilharmonia ChorusPhilharmonia OrchestraLaurence Olivier
    2:49
  47. 47
    Five Poems by W. H. Auden Op. 58: 5. Carry her over the water (2003 - Remaster)
    Thomas HemsleyErnest Lush
    1:28
  48. 48
    Paul Bunyan Op. 17 - Prologue excerpt (It isn't very often the conservatives are wrong - But once in a while the odd thing happens)
    Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series, MinnesotaPhilip BrunelleOrchestra Of The Plymouth Music Series MinnesotaSoloists of the Plymouth Series, Minnesota
    1:34
  49. 49
    On Wenlock Edge: No. 4, Oh When I Was in Love with You
    Howard ShelleyBritten QuartetPhilip Langridge
    0:47
  50. 50
    Portrait of a Flirt
    Reginald KilbeyStudio 2 Concert Orchestra
    2:45
  51. 51
    Kai - conclusion
    Ulrich HeinenSir Simon RattleBirmingham Contemporary Music Group
    1:59
  52. 52
    Beware! - Three Early Songs: 2. O that I had ne'er been married (Robert Burns)
    Roger VignolesNeil Mackie
    1:26
  53. 53
    The Perfect Fool, Op.39/H.150 (1988 Remastered Version): Dance of Spirits of Fire (Allegro moderato)
    André PrevinLondon Symphony Orchestra
    3:19
  54. 54
    Lo, the full, final Sacrifice Op. 26 - conclusion (from O soft self-wounding Pelican!)
    The Choir of King's College, CambridgeSir Stephen CleoburyRichard Farnes
    4:37
  55. 55
    Dream Children Op. 43: 1. Andante (1995 Digital Remaster)
    Sir Adrian BoultLondon Philharmonic Orchestra
    2:45
  56. 56
    Hodie - III. Song: It was the winter wild (last verse) [2000 Remastered Version]
    Sir David WillcocksDame Janet BakerLondon Symphony OrchestraThe Bach Choir
    2:20
  57. 57
    Diversions for Piano Left Hand, Op. 21: Variation XI (Tarantella)
    City of Birmingham Symphony OrchestraPeter DonohoeSir Simon Rattle
    2:33
  58. 58
    The Curlew, on Poems by William Butler Yeats: II. The lover mourns for the loss of love, "Pale brows, still hands and dim hair"
    Eileen CroxfordJanet CraxtonDavid ButtChristopher WellingtonFrances MasonHugh BeanIan Partridge
    1:41
  59. 59
    Spitfire Prelude and Fugue: Fugue (Excerpt)
    Sir Charles GrovesRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    2:23
  60. 60
    It was a lover and his lass Op. 23 No. 3
    Dame Felicity LottAnn MurrayGraham Johnson
    2:36
  61. 61
    Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 'Enigma' X. Intermezzo: Dorabella (Dora Penny) [1988 Remaster]
    Sir John BarbirolliPhilharmonia Orchestra
    2:24
  62. 62
    I was glad (orchestral version) [conclusion, from O pray for the peace] [1988 Remastered Version]
    The Choir of King's College, CambridgeSir Philip LedgerBand of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller HallPhilharmonia OrchestraCambridge University Musical Society Chorus
    2:16
  63. 63
    A Village Romeo and Juliet: The Walk to the Paradise Garden (arr. Beecham)
    Richard HickoxBournemouth Symphony Orchestra
    10:16