The Elgar Edition: The Complete Electrical Recordings of Sir Edward Elgar

~ Release by Sir Edward Elgar (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

Packaging: Cardboard box that folds open with booklet and nine individual paper sleeves inside

Sub-optimal credits

Transfer from 78s done by (as specified for individual tracks, for discs 1–3):

  • Symphony no. 1 (disc 1, tracks 1–4): Michael J. Dutton
  • Falstaff (disc 1, tracks 5–10): Anthony C. Griffith
  • Symphony no. 2 (disc 2, tracks 1–5): Michael J. Dutton
  • Symphony no. 2 rehearsal (disc 2, track 6): Jerrold Northrop Moore
  • Dream of Gerontius (disc 3, tracks 1–8): Anthony C. Griffith
  • Civic Fanfare (disc 3, track 9): Anthony C. Griffith
  • Dream of Gerontius (disc 3, tracks 10–13): Anthony C. Griffith, Michael J. Dutton
  • Music Makers (disc 3, tracks 14–17): Michael J. Dutton

Transfer and remastering, by disc:

  • CDs 1–3: Mastered by Paul Baily, Michael J. Dutton, and Peter Mew; digitally remastered by Michael J. Dutton and John Holland
  • CDs 4 and 7–9: Transferred from 78s and digitally remastered by Andrew Walter
  • CDs 5 and 6: Digitally remastered by Andrew Walter, Paul Baily, and John Holland. Transferred from 78s by:
    • CD 5, track 14–26: Anthony C. Griffith
    • CD 6, track 4: Anthony C. Griffith
    • The rest: Andrew Walter

Edward Elgar "supervised…via telephone" Lawrance Collingwood conducting Caractacus (disc 9, tracks 10–11).

Source Matrix/Catalogue Numbers

Source matrix no.s/catalogue nos. (HMV unless stated otherwise) of first publication:

  • Symphony no. 1 (disc 1, tracks 1–4): Cc 20675-7 & 20682-9/D 1944-9
  • Falstaff (disc 1, tracks 5–10): 2B 2011-14 & 2017-20/DB 1621-4
  • Symphony no. 2 (disc 2): CR 1268-79/D 1230-35 (no matrix number assigned to track 6/rehearsal, part ℗ 1971 on World Record Club SH 163, part EMI Classics CDS 7 54560 2)
  • Dream of Gerontius (disc 2, tracks 1–8): CR 997–9/Pearl Opal 810; CR 1201/RLS 713; CR 1202/RLS 713; CR 1203/D 1243; CR 1205/D 1242; CR 1206–7/D 1242 & RLS 713; CR 1208/RLS 713; CR 1209–10/RLS 713 & D 1243
  • Civic Fanfare (disc 2, track 9): BR 1137/RLS 708
  • Dream of Gerontius (disc 2, tracks 10–13): BR 1137/RLS 708 and CR 1143, 1145, & 1148–9/D 1350 & 1348
  • Music Makers (disc 2, tracks 14–17): CR 1157, 1159, & 1161/D 1349 & 1347
  • Enigma Variations (disc 4, tracks 1–15): CR 339–45/D 1154–7
  • Violin Concerto in B minor (disc 4, tracks 16–19): 2B 2968–79/DB 1751–6
  • The Wand of Youth (disc 5, tracks 1–7): Cc 15062–6/D 1636–8
  • The Wand of Youth (disc 5, tracks 8–13): Cc 15062–6 & 15067–70/D 1636–8 & 1649–50
  • Nursery Suite (disc 5, tracks 14–21): 2B 558–61/D 1998–9
  • Severn Suite (disc 5, tracks 22–26): 2B 2848–52/DB 1908–10
  • Land of Hope and Glory, It comes from the misty ages, National Anthem, Croft: O God, our help in ages past (disc 6, tracks 1–4): CR 1658/RLS 713; CR 1661/RLS 713; CR 1659/C 1467; CR 1660/C 1467
  • Meditation from the Light of Life (disc 6, track 5): CR 649/D 1157
  • Three Characteristic Pieces (disc 6, tracks 6–8): Bb 18152/Japanese Victor JF 38; Cc 18153/EMI Classics CDS 7 54564 2; 2B 4152/DB 1910
  • Chanson de nuit, Canson de matin (disc 6, tracks 9–10): CR 338 & CR 1280/D 1236
  • Three Bavarian Dances (disc 6, tracks 11–13): CR 1455–6/D 1367 and 2B 576/DB 1667
  • The Crown of India (disc 6, tracks 14–18): Cc 19727–8 & Cc 19741/D 1899–1900
  • Fantasia and Fugue in C minor (disc 6, tracks 19–20): CR 346–7/W 749
  • Froissart (disc 7, track 1): 2B 4149–51/DB 1938–9
  • Cockaigne (disc 7, track 2): CR 332–5/D 1110–11
  • In the South (disc 7, tracks 3–6): Cc 19729–30 & 19742–4/DB 1665–7
  • Interludes from Falstaff (disc 7, tracks 7–8): Cc 18151/D 1863
  • Cello Concerto in E minor (disc 7, tracks 9–12) CR 1754–9/D 1507–9
  • Minuet from Beau Brummel, Rosemary, Salut d’amour, Minuet op. 21, Sérénade lyrique, May Song, Carissima (disc 8, tracks 1–7): Cc 18139/RLS 713, Cc 18138/D 1778, Bb 18150/E 547, Cc 18149/D 1863, Cc 18137/D 1778, Cc 18140/D 1949, and Bb 18141/E 547
  • Minuet from Beau Brummel (disc 8, track 8): Cc 15072/D 1638
  • Five Piano Improvisations (disc 8, tracks 9–13): Bb 18129 and Cc 18130–33/RLS 713
  • Pomp and Circumstance (disc 8, tracks 14–18): CR 336/D 1102, CR 337/D 1102, CD 1454/D 1301, CR 1453/D 1301, and Cc 19740/D 1900
  • Land of Hope and Glory (disc 8, track 19): 2B 2016 (transferred from film soundtrack)/RLS 713
  • Prelude to The Kingdom (disc 9, track 1); Pomp and Circumstance (disc 9, tracks 3–4); and Cockaigne (disc 9, track 5): 2B 4178–9/DB 1934, 2B 3456/DB 1801, 2B 3455/DB 1801, 2B 4177/DB 1936, and 2B 4174–6/DB 1935–6
  • Serenade in E minor (disc 9, tracks 6–8); Elegy (disc 9, track 9): 2B 3553–5/DB 2132–3 and (Elegy only) 2B 3556/DB 1939
  • Caractacus (disc 9, tracks 10–11): 2B 4757/DB 2147 and 2B 4759–60/DB 2142
  • Mina (disc 9, track 12–13): OB 5886/EMI Classics CDS 7 54568 2 and (track 13 only) OEA 957/B 8282
  • Coronation March (disc 9, track 14): 2EA 1019–20/DB 2437

Tracklist

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1The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: I. Overture (Allegro molto)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke and F. C. Bulkley
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
recording of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 1, op. 1a: I. Overture (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 1, op. 1a
1:35
2The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: II. Serenade (Andantino)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke and F. C. Bulkley
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
recording of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 1, op. 1a: II. Serenade (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 1, op. 1a
2:26
3The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: III. Minuet (Old Style) (Andante)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke and F. C. Bulkley
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
recording of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 1, op. 1a: III. Minuet (Old Style) (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 1, op. 1a
2:02
4The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: IV. Sun Dance (Presto)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke and F. C. Bulkley
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
recording of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 1, op. 1a: IV. Sun Dance (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 1, op. 1a
2:21
5The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: V. Fairy Pipers (Allegretto)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke and F. C. Bulkley
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
recording of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 1, op. 1a: V. Fairy Pipers (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 1, op. 1a
4:08
6The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: VI. Slumber Scene (Moderato)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke and F. C. Bulkley
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
recording of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 1, op. 1a: VI. Slumber Scene (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 1, op. 1a
3:55
7The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: First Suite, op. 1a: VII. Fairies and Giants (Presto)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke and F. C. Bulkley
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
recording of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 1, op. 1a: VII. Fairies and Giants (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
composer:
Edward Elgar
is based on:
Humoreske
part of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 1, op. 1a
3:07
8The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: Second Suite, op. 1b: I. March (Alla marcia: allegro moderato)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke and F. C. Bulkley
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
recording of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 2, op. 1b: I. March (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 2, op. 1b
3:54
9The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: Second Suite, op. 1b: II. The Little Bells (Scherzino) (Allegro molto)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke and F. C. Bulkley
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
recording of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 2, op. 1b: II. The Little Bells (Scherzino) (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 2, op. 1b
2:30
10The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: Second Suite, op. 1b: III. Moths and Butterflies (Dance) (Allegretto)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke and F. C. Bulkley
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
recording of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 2, op. 1b: III. Moths and Butterflies (Dance) (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 2, op. 1b
2:24
11The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: Second Suite, op. 1b: IV. Fountain Dance (Allegretto comodo)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke and F. C. Bulkley
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
recording of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 2, op. 1b: IV. Fountain Dance (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 2, op. 1b
3:16
12The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: Second Suite, op. 1b: V. The Tame Bear (Allegro moderato)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke and F. C. Bulkley
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
recording of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 2, op. 1b: V. The Tame Bear (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 2, op. 1b
2:06
13The Wand of Youth—Music to a Child’s Play: Second Suite, op. 1b: VI. The Wild Bears (Presto)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
balance engineer:
A. S. Clarke and F. C. Bulkley
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
recording of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 2, op. 1b: VI. The Wild Bears (from 1928-12-19 until 1928-12-20)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
The Wand of Youth Suite no. 2, op. 1b
2:21
14Nursery Suite: I. Aubade (Awake) (Allegretto)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1931-05-23)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (on 1931-05-23)
balance engineer:
unknown
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (on 1931-05-23)
recording of:
Nursery Suite: I. Aubade (on 1931-05-23)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
Nursery Suite
4:13
15Nursery Suite: II. The Serious Doll (Andantino)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1931-05-23)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (on 1931-05-23)
balance engineer:
unknown
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (on 1931-05-23)
recording of:
Nursery Suite: II. The Serious Doll (on 1931-05-23)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
Nursery Suite
2:44
16Nursery Suite: III. Busy‐ness (Allegro molto)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1931-05-23)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (on 1931-05-23)
balance engineer:
unknown
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (on 1931-05-23)
recording of:
Nursery Suite: III. Busy-Ness (on 1931-05-23)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
Nursery Suite
2:04
17Nursery Suite: IV. The Sad Doll (Andantino)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1931-05-23)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (on 1931-05-23)
balance engineer:
unknown
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (on 1931-05-23)
recording of:
Nursery Suite: IV. The Sad Doll (on 1931-05-23)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
Nursery Suite
1:23
18Nursery Suite: V. The Wagon (Passes) (Allegretto)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1931-05-23)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (on 1931-05-23)
balance engineer:
unknown
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (on 1931-05-23)
recording of:
Nursery Suite: V. The Wagon (Passes) (on 1931-05-23)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
Nursery Suite
1:24
19Nursery Suite: VI. The Merry Doll (Allegro molto)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1931-05-23)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (on 1931-05-23)
balance engineer:
unknown
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (on 1931-05-23)
recording of:
Nursery Suite: VI. The Merry Doll (on 1931-05-23)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
Nursery Suite
1:27
20Nursery Suite: VII. Dreaming (Lento)—
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1931-05-23 until 1931-06-04)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (from 1931-05-23 until 1931-06-04)
balance engineer:
unknown
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (on 1931-05-23, on 1931-06-04)
partial recording of:
Nursery Suite: VII. Dreaming (from 1931-05-23 until 1931-06-04)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
Nursery Suite
2:03
21Nursery Suite: Envoy (Coda)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1931-05-23 until 1931-06-04)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (from 1931-05-23 until 1931-06-04)
balance engineer:
unknown
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (on 1931-05-23, on 1931-06-04)
partial recording of:
Nursery Suite: VII. Dreaming (from 1931-05-23 until 1931-06-04)
composer:
Edward Elgar
part of:
Nursery Suite
3:02
22Severn Suite, op. 87: I. Worcester Castle (Introduction)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1932-04-14)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (on 1932-04-14)
balance engineer:
unknown
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (on 1932-04-14)
recording of:
The Severn Suite, op. 87: I. Introduction (Worcester Castle) (for brass band) (on 1932-04-14)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1930)
part of:
The Severn Suite, op. 87 (for brass band)
2:48
23Severn Suite, op. 87: II. Tournament (Toccata)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1932-04-14)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (on 1932-04-14)
balance engineer:
unknown
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (on 1932-04-14)
recording of:
The Severn Suite, op. 87: II. Toccata (Tournament) (for brass band) (on 1932-04-14)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1930)
part of:
The Severn Suite, op. 87 (for brass band)
3:54
24Severn Suite, op. 87: III. Cathedral (Fugue)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1932-04-14)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (on 1932-04-14)
balance engineer:
unknown
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (on 1932-04-14)
recording of:
The Severn Suite, op. 87: III. Fugue (The Cathedral) (for brass band) (on 1932-04-14)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1930)
part of:
The Severn Suite, op. 87 (for brass band)
3:55
25Severn Suite, op. 87: IV. Commandery (Minuet)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1932-04-14)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (on 1932-04-14)
balance engineer:
unknown
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (on 1932-04-14)
recording of:
The Severn Suite, op. 87: IV. Minuet (Commandery) (for brass band) (on 1932-04-14)
composer:
Sir Edward (in 1930)
part of:
The Severn Suite, op. 87 (for brass band)
5:25
26Severn Suite, op. 87: V. Coda
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1932-04-14)
conductor:
Sir Edward Elgar (on 1932-04-14)
balance engineer:
unknown
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (on 1932-04-14)
recording of:
The Severn Suite, op. 87: V. Coda (for brass band) (on 1932-04-14)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1930)
part of:
The Severn Suite, op. 87 (for brass band)
1:55
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