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Elgar: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2, 'In the South' Overture, Pomp & Circumstance Marches 1, 3 & 5
Elgar, Davis
Elgar: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2, 'In the South' Overture, Pomp & Circumstance Marches 1, 3 & 5
Genres: Special Interest, Classical
 
  •  Track Listings (7) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (5) - Disc #2

Conductor Andrew Davis suffers from occasional bouts with that dreaded British bug--chronic dullness. He's not by any means a bad conductor, but you can always tell when he feels energized by the music he's playing or re...  more »

     
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All Artists: Elgar, Davis
Title: Elgar: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2, 'In the South' Overture, Pomp & Circumstance Marches 1, 3 & 5
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Label: Elektra / Wea
Release Date: 10/28/1997
Genres: Special Interest, Classical
Styles: Marches, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 706301895122

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Conductor Andrew Davis suffers from occasional bouts with that dreaded British bug--chronic dullness. He's not by any means a bad conductor, but you can always tell when he feels energized by the music he's playing or recording. Elgar is one of his great loves; that much is clear. These are his second recordings of the two symphonies, and they are excellent in every respect. Davis shapes both with a firm hand and a clear view of his final destination. Teldec's recorded sound is especially fine, naturally encompassing the extremes of Elgar's rich orchestration without unnatural spotlighting. At two discs for the price of one, this set is a great deal. --David Hurwitz

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Very good # 2; presentable #1
Jerry White | London, UK | 10/08/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Teldec have now repackaged Andrew Davis's views on the two Elgar symphonies. The recordings come from two different sessions, and I think this shows. The first symphony (on disc 1) is given a performance that is somewhere between good and very good; it is straightforward but ultimately lacking in any special qualities. The coupled marches similarly are quite well done. Maybe the rather dry acoustic of Barking Town Hall in East London had something to do with it.The version of the second has been generally praised in the UK, and Davis moves up a notch here with a performance to rank with the best, although for me Barbirolli isn't quite matched. In the South also comes over very well, and the church used for the recording of these two works imparts a greater sense of atmosphere than in the works in disc 1. Overall, it could be argued that the set is very worth having just for the second symphony and the overture. If you take this view, you will get a presentable first as a bonus."