Edward Elgar (1857-1934) Episode 4 of 5: The Apostles
As Elgar headed towards his 50th birthday, he took up cycling and started work on a major new choral project. Presented by Donald Macleod.
Elgar emerged onto the scene at a time when Britain was still described as 'a land without music'. He played a central role in reviving this country's musical reputation, and his success won him fame, honours and a place at the heart of the cultural establishment. Nevertheless, he cast himself as an outsider throughout his long career.
Cockaigne (in London town), Op. 40 English Symphony Orchestra William Boughton, conductor
The Apostles: (Excerpt from Part 2) Rebecca Evans, soprano Alice Coote, mezzo-soprano Paul Groves, tenor Jacques Imbrailo, baritone David Kempster, baritone Brindley Sherratt, bass The Halle Orchestra, Choir and Youth Choir Sir Mark Elder, conductor
In the South "Alassio" BBC National Orchestra of Wales Richard Hickox, conductor
Love, Op18, No 2 The Finzi Singers Paul Spicer, director.
00:00 Edward Elgar Cockaigne (In London Town) - Overture Op.40 Orchestra: English String Orchestra Conductor: William Boughton
00:03 Edward Elgar Cockaigne (In London Town) - Overture Op.40 Orchestra: English String Orchestra Conductor: William Boughton
00:18 Edward Elgar The Apostles Op.49 Singer: Rebecca Evans Singer: Paul Groves Singer: Jacques Imbrailo Singer: David Kempster Singer: Brindley Sherratt Choir: Hallé Youth Choir Choir: Hallé Choir Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra Conductor: Sir Mark Elder
00:21 Edward Elgar The Apostles Op.49 Singer: Rebecca Evans Singer: Paul Groves Singer: Jacques Imbrailo Singer: David Kempster Singer: Brindley Sherratt Choir: Hallé Youth Choir Choir: Hallé Choir Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra Conductor: Sir Mark Elder
00:31 Edward Elgar In The South (Alassio) - Overture Op.50 Orchestra: BBC National Orchestra of Wales Conductor: Richard Hickox
00:55 Edward Elgar 3 Partsongs Op.18 - no.2; Love Choir: Finzi Singers Conductor: Paul Spicer
00:55 Edward Elgar 3 Partsongs Op.18 - i. no.2; Love Choir: Finzi Singers Conductor: Paul Spicer
First broadcast: 10 Sep 2015 (b068sknw) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_97