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Various, Elgar
Elgar: Very Best Of
Genres: Special Interest, Classical

Track Listings (10) - Disc #1
1. Pomp And Circumstance, Op.39 - James Judd
2. Salut D'Amour, Op.12 - Takako Nishizaki
3. Cockaigne, 'In London Town', Op.40 - Adrian Leaper
4. Cello Concerto In E Minor, Op.85 - Maria Kliegel
5. Piano Quintet In A Minor, Op.84 - Peter Donohoe
6. Sospiri, Op.70 - David Lloyd-Jones
7. Violin Sonata, Op.82 - Simone Lamsma
8. Ave Verum Corpus, Op.2, No.1 - Christopher Robinson
9. Violin Concerto In B Minor, Op.61 - Dong-Suk Kang
10. The Wand Of Youth - Suite No.2, Op.1b - James Judd
Track Listings (11) - Disc #2
1. Imperial March, Op.32 - George Hurst
2. String Quartet In E Minor, Op.83 - Maggini String Quartet
3. Symphony No.2 In E Flat Major, Op.63 - Edward Downes
4. Vriations On An Original Theme, 'Enigma', Op.36 - George Hurst
5. The Apostles The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me - Christopher Robinson
6. Symphony No.1 In A Flat Major, Op.55 - George Hurst
7. Serenade, Op.20 - Adrian Leaper
8. The Dream Of Gerontius, Op.38 - Bournemouth Symphony Chorus
9. Introduction And Allegro, Op.47 - Adrian Leaper
10. Sea Pictures - Sarah Connolly
11. Pomp And Circumstance, Op.39 - James Judd

CD Details

All Artists: Various, Elgar
Title: Elgar: Very Best Of
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Naxos
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 10/31/2006
Genres: Special Interest, Classical
Styles: Marches, Opera & Classical Vocal, Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Serenades & Divertimentos, Suites, Symphonies, Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Instruments, Strings, Sacred & Religious, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 730099213325

CD Reviews

Maybe the Only Elgar Compilation You'll Ever Need.

Louie Bourland | Garden Grove CA | 12/07/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Naxos' "Very Best Of Elgar" compilation is probably the most comprehensive overview ever of Edward Elgar's best known work. For those who are unfamiliar with this great British composer, this double-CD set serves as a perfect introduction to his music. Two out of five of his famous "Pomp and Circumstance" marches are here as well as excerpts from his two symphonies, violin and cello concertos, the famous "Nimrod" movement from his "Enigma Variations" and the "Cockaigne Overture".

Also included in this set are lesser known works such as excerpts from his Violin Sonata, String Quartet, Piano Quintet and choral works (Ave verum corpus, The Apostles and The Dream of Gerontius).

Each disc features over 70 minutes of music and includes brief annotations about the music in the CD booklet.

With all this said, "The Very Best Of Elgar" is a very satisfying compilation and is very well put together.

Great Collection."