Holst: The Planets / Elgar: Enigma Variations

~ Release by Holst, Elgar; Herbert von Karajan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Pierre Monteux, London Symphony Orchestra (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

(Originally released on: SXL 2305*/SPA 121
Recorded June 24 & 25 1958, September 1961*)

Tracklist

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1The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War
recording engineer:
Gordon Parry (in 1961-09)
producer:
John Culshaw
orchestra:
Wiener Philharmoniker (in 1961-09)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (in 1961-09)
balance engineer:
James Brown (in 1961-09)
recorded at:
Sofiensaal in Landstraße, Wien, Austria (in 1961-09)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (in 1961-09)
composer:
Gustav Holst (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst7:03
2The Planets, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
recording engineer:
Gordon Parry (in 1961-09)
producer:
John Culshaw
orchestra:
Wiener Philharmoniker (in 1961-09)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (in 1961-09)
balance engineer:
James Brown (in 1961-09)
recorded at:
Sofiensaal in Landstraße, Wien, Austria (in 1961-09)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace (in 1961-09)
composer:
Gustav Holst (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst8:22
3The Planets, op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger
recording engineer:
Gordon Parry (in 1961-09)
producer:
John Culshaw
orchestra:
Wiener Philharmoniker (in 1961-09)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (in 1961-09)
balance engineer:
James Brown (in 1961-09)
recorded at:
Sofiensaal in Landstraße, Wien, Austria (in 1961-09)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger (in 1961-09)
composer:
Gustav Holst (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst3:59
4The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
recording engineer:
Gordon Parry (in 1961-09)
producer:
John Culshaw
orchestra:
Wiener Philharmoniker (in 1961-09)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (in 1961-09)
balance engineer:
James Brown (in 1961-09)
recorded at:
Sofiensaal in Landstraße, Wien, Austria (in 1961-09)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (in 1961-09)
composer:
Gustav Holst (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst7:38
5The Planets, op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
recording engineer:
Gordon Parry (in 1961-09)
producer:
John Culshaw
orchestra:
Wiener Philharmoniker (in 1961-09)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (in 1961-09)
balance engineer:
James Brown (in 1961-09)
recorded at:
Sofiensaal in Landstraße, Wien, Austria (in 1961-09)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age (in 1961-09)
composer:
Gustav Holst (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst8:33
6The Planets, op. 32: VI. Uranus, the Magician
recording engineer:
Gordon Parry (in 1961-09)
producer:
John Culshaw
orchestra:
Wiener Philharmoniker (in 1961-09)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (in 1961-09)
balance engineer:
James Brown (in 1961-09)
recorded at:
Sofiensaal in Landstraße, Wien, Austria (in 1961-09)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: VI. Uranus, the Magician (in 1961-09)
composer:
Gustav Holst (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: VI. Uranus, the Magician (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst5:46
7The Planets, op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic
recording engineer:
Gordon Parry (in 1961-09)
producer:
John Culshaw
choir vocals:
Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor (in 1961-09)
orchestra:
Wiener Philharmoniker (in 1961-09)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (in 1961-09)
performer:
Damen des Wiener Staatsopernchors (in 1961-09)
balance engineer:
James Brown (in 1961-09)
recorded at:
Sofiensaal in Landstraße, Wien, Austria (in 1961-09)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic (in 1961-09)
composer:
Gustav Holst (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst7:46
8Enigma Variations: Theme (Andante)
producer:
James Walker
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
conductor:
Pierre Monteux (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: Theme (Andante) (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:17
9Enigma Variations: C.A.E. (Andante)
producer:
James Walker
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
conductor:
Pierre Monteux (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: I. C.A.E. (L’istesso tempo) (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Caroline Alice Elgar
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:58
10Enigma Variations: H.D.S.‐P (Allegro)
producer:
James Walker
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
conductor:
Pierre Monteux (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: II. H.D.S-P. (Allegro) (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Hew David Steuart Powell
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:47
11Enigma Variations: R.B.T. (Allegretto)
producer:
James Walker
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
conductor:
Pierre Monteux (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: III. R.B.T. (Allegretto) (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Richard Baxter Townshend
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:21
12Enigma Variations: W.M.B. (Allegro di Molto)
producer:
James Walker
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
conductor:
Pierre Monteux (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: IV. W.M.B. (Allegro di molto) (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
William Meath Baker
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:27
13Enigma Variations: R.P.A. (Moderato)
producer:
James Walker
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
conductor:
Pierre Monteux (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: V. R.P.A. (Moderato) (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Richard Penrose Arnold
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:55
14Enigma Variations: Ysobel (Andantino)
producer:
James Walker
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
conductor:
Pierre Monteux (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VI. Ysobel (Andantino) (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Isabel Fitton
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:20
15Enigma Variations: Troyte (Presto)
producer:
James Walker
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
conductor:
Pierre Monteux (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VII. Troyte (Presto) (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Arthur Troyte Griffith
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:56
16Enigma Variations: W.N. (Allegretto)
producer:
James Walker
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
conductor:
Pierre Monteux (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VIII. W.N. (Allegretto) (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Winifred Norbury
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:55
17Enigma Variations: Nimrod (Adagio)
producer:
James Walker
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
conductor:
Pierre Monteux (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: IX. Nimrod (Adagio) (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
publisher:
Sir Edward Elgar (dec’d)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Augustus J. Jaeger
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar3:50
18Enigma Variations: Dorabella: Intermezzo (Allegretto)
producer:
James Walker
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
conductor:
Pierre Monteux (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: X. Intermezzo: Dorabella (Allegretto) (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Dora Penny
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar2:39
19Enigma Variations: G.R.S. (Allegro di Molto)
producer:
James Walker
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
conductor:
Pierre Monteux (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XI. G.R.S. (Allegro di molto) (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
George Robertson Sinclair
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:56
20Enigma Variations: B.G.N. (Andante)
producer:
James Walker
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
conductor:
Pierre Monteux (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XII. B.G.N. (Andante) (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Basil George Nevinson
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar2:25
21Enigma Variations: *** Romanza (Moderato)
producer:
James Walker
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
conductor:
Pierre Monteux (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XIII. Romanza (Moderato) (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Lady Mary Lygon
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar2:39
22Enigma Variations: E.D.U. Finale (Allegro)
producer:
James Walker
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
conductor:
Pierre Monteux (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XIV. Finale: E.D.U. (Allegro) (from 1958-06-24 until 1958-06-25)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar4:58