Rule Britannia and Other Music from Last Night of the Proms

William [composer] Walton (Composer), Hubert Parry (Composer), Edward Elgar (Composer), Henry J. Wood (Composer), Malcolm Arnold (Composer), Paul Daniel (Conductor), English Northern Philharmonia (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: English Northern Philharmonia
• Conductor: Paul Daniel
• Composer: William [composer] Walton, Hubert Parry, Edward Elgar, Henry J. Wood, Malcolm Arnold
• Audio CD (August 25, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Naxos
• ASIN: B00000AEL9
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,867 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #8 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Vocal Non-Opera > Anthems
  • #21 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music > Overtures
  • #21 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Vocal Non-Opera > Hymns

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars At just over 55 mins., this is a pretty short evening..., March 22, 2008

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vmzfla "vince819" (Orlando, Fl.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rule Britannia and Other Music from Last Night of the Proms (Audio CD)

NAXOS seems to have a knack for creating compilations that provide music selections not often heard or easily found elsewhere. I'll skip talking about the usual commercial items like the " Pomp and Circumstance" marches and the not quite as familiar Walton pieces which can be found on numerous discs, and focus on the rarities included here.
First, the producers note that this is all music taken from typical British prom concerts and not a live performance. Henry Wood's "Fantasia on British Sea Songs" makes a charming listen. Wood was the original founder of the promenade concerts. His sea songs are expertly orchestrated and were hastily put together in three weeks before the first concert. Each song has a important part for a soloist, dedicated as respect to his musicians. The fantasia concludes with a bring-down-the-house rendition of "Rule Britannia", with rousing chorus and full orchestra. Arnold's "Tam O'Shanter" over. has to be new to most American ears. The music builds and builds wildly, depicting Tam's story of lucky escape from witches on a stormy night. You will love the devilish, frantic sound of the orchestra sounding like a huge bagpipe. Why has this piece been neglected in the USA? Hubert Parry's patriotic "Jerusalem" and the Coronation anthem "I was glad when they said unto me" are too short for a lasting impression. However the liner notes state that these are old favorites concluding these concerts. At a running time of about 55 mins. this disc brings back memories of my old LPs that came to an end just as I was getting into the music. NAXOS British production standards and the playing of the English Northern Philharmonia are more polished than most of their Eastern European counterparts on other releases!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The British and their music, May 30, 2007

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Victor Rodriguez Viera "Victor" (Vero Beach, Fl.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rule Britannia and Other Music from Last Night of the Proms (Audio CD)

This CD offers an excellent sampler of traditional British music. If you have watched Chariots Of Fire you will recognize Jerusalem By Parry(the final scene at Harold Abraham's funeral). This is a beautiful selection. The Tam O'Shanter Overture dispells the often unjustified characterization of the stuffy Englishman and is a rousing piece. All in all a very enjoyable CD. Buy it!

12 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful CD!, December 15, 2001

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Hoodlum (Frederick, MD USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rule Britannia and Other Music from Last Night of the Proms (Audio CD)

This one is for all those who want a splendid introduction to the music this CD offers. It would make a lovely Christmas present for the discriminating listener. My favorite is "Jerusalem!"