Sir Malcolm Arnold: The Collection

Malcolm Arnold (Composer), Vernon Handley (Conductor), Elgar Howarth (Conductor), Mark Stephenson (Conductor), Malcolm Arnold (Conductor), Melos Ensemble of London (Performer), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Grimethorpe Colliery Band (Orchestra), London Musici (Orchestra), BBC Concert Orchestra (Orchestra), Richard Markham (Performer), David Nettle (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Melos Ensemble of London, Richard Markham, David Nettle
• Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Grimethorpe Colliery Band, London Musici, BBC Concert Orchestra
• Conductor: Vernon Handley, Elgar Howarth, Mark Stephenson, Malcolm Arnold
• Composer: Malcolm Arnold
• Audio CD (November 19, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B00005Q5LH
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #242,765 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. A Grand Grand Overture Op. 57 - Vernon Handley

2. Allegro Moderato - David Nettle

3. Andante Moderato - David Nettle

4. Allegro - David Nettle

5. Pesante

6. Vivace

7. Allegretto

8. Con Brio

9. Allegretto - London Musici

10. Andante Con Moto - London Musici

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Disc: 2

1. Anniversary Overture - Vernon Handley

2. Andantino

3. Vivace

4. Mesto

5. Allegro Risoluto

6. Allegro - Melos Ensemble

7. Lento - Melos Ensemble

8. Con Brio - Melos Ensemble

9. Prelude - Allegro Ma Non Troppo

10. Siciliano - Andantino

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Customer Reviews

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a remarkable introduction to the music of a remarkable composer., September 23, 2010

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J. Likeness (Paso Robles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This is a great compilation of "get-to-know-you" works by the remarkable Sir Malcolm Arnold. If you want a place to start, this is it!

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some great works mixed with some average ones, March 8, 2011

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Newton Ooi (Phoenix, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews
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Malcolm Arnold was one of the most prolific composers of the 20th century. Creating works for the stage, film, and pure audio medium, many of his tunes are familiar to fans of English classical music. This 2-disc set is a collection of some of his famous works, including folk dances from the British isles to film score music. This music can be considered as in the Romance classical genre, certainly at the end of it, with themes and structure similar to other English Romance composers such as Elgar, Holst and Vaughan-Williams. Nothing extraordinarily great here, just good music to put in the background while reading a book or taking a nap.