Elgar: The 2 Symphonies; Enigma Variations; Overtures; Serenade; Violin Concerto; Cello Concerto

Edward Elgar (Composer), Leonard Slatkin (Conductor), London Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Leslie Pearson (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Leslie Pearson
• Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra, Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Leonard Slatkin
• Composer: Edward Elgar
• Audio CD (June 8, 2004)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 4
• Label: Sony Classics
• ASIN: B0001TSWP0
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #232,392 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. In The South (Alassio), Op.50: Overture

2. Andante. Nobilmente E Semplice; Allegro

3. Allegro Molto

4. Adagio

5. Lento; Allegro

Disc: 2

1. Allegro Vivace E Nobilmente

2. Larghetto

3. Rondo: Presto

4. Moderato E Maestoso

5. Allegro Piacevole

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Disc: 3

1. Froissart, Op.19

2. Cockaigne (In London Town), Op.40 (Concert Overture)

3. Theme (Enigma): Andante

4. Variation I (C.A.E.): L'Istesso Tempo

5. Variation II (H.D.S-P.): Allegro

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Disc: 4

1. Allegro

2. Andante

3. Allegro Molto

4. Adagio; Moderato

5. Lento; Allegro Molto

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Customer Reviews

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3 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hundred records contracts, November 15, 2004

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Duane E. Crawford (Rolette, ND USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elgar: The 2 Symphonies; Enigma Variations; Overtures; Serenade; Violin Concerto; Cello Concerto (Audio CD)

Leonard Slatkin has recorded 100 performances, Pinchas Zukerman, 100 performances, and Janos Starker, 150 performances. Doesn't RCA/BMG need them anymore?
I had heard Symphony 2 on record, but there is an Enigma and vagueness about these symphonies. They take forever and never get to the point.
Enigma Variations were pleasant enough, enough to make me sleep. I recognized Elgar in the last variation. Elgar fits more of what I am with an optimism and bombast in the orchestral works. Zukerman's rendition of Elgar's Violin Concerto is off-key ala Paganini.
I don't know whether Starker's or Du Pre's Cello Concerto playing is the most satisfying. But I definitely like it.
I suppose these recording stem from the Seventies. I heard Zukerman on CBC Radio 2 talking so I know he is available.