| Author |
Elgar, Edward, 1857-1934 composer. |
| Title |
Cello concerto : sea pictures / Elgar. |
| Published |
Australia : Warner Music, ©2015. |
| Physical description |
1 audio disc : CD audio, digital, stereo ; 12 cm. + 1 booklet. |
| Series |
Warner Classics |
| General note |
Catalogued from container. |
| Compact disc. |
| Warner Music : 0825646076000. |
| Songs and instrumental music. |
| Lyrics on booklet inserted in container. |
| Contains previously released material. |
| Programme notes in English, French, German. |
| Contents note |
1. Concert overture: Cockaigne (in London Town) Op. 40 (14.38) -- 2-5. Cello concerto in E minor, op. 85. (29.59) -- 6-10. Sea pictures, op. 37. (23.47) |
| Performer note |
Performed by Jacqueline du Pré cello/violoncello/violoncelle (2-5) ; Janet Baker mezzo-soprano/mezzosopran (6-10) ; Philharmonia Orchestra (1) - London Symphony Orchestra (2-10) ; Sir John Barbirolli conductor/dirigent/direction. |
| Summary |
At the premiere of Elgar’s Cello Concerto in 1919, John Barbirolli – himself a cellist – was playing in the London Symphony Orchestra. When he recorded the work in 1965 he chose Jacqueline du Pré as soloist and she remains inextricably linked with this elegiac, but passionate work. Barbirolli’s special affection for Elgar’s music is just as evident in the glorious account of Sea Pictures with Janet Baker and the Philharmonia Orchestra. |
| Subject |
Concertos (Cello) |
| Instrumental music |
| Additional author |
Barbirolli, Sir John conductor. |
| Du Pré, Jacqueline, 1945-1987. instrumentalist. |
| Baker, Janet mezzo-soprano. |
| Philharmonia Orchestra performer. |
| London Symphony Orchestra performer |
