Alice Passing Fair
Donald Macleod explores the influence that Elgar's relationship with his wife - Caroline Alice Roberts - had on his life and music.
Donald Macleod explores the life and career of Edward Elgar through the lens of his muses - his family, his love interests, and some of his greatest friends. Today, Donald explores the powerful influence that Elgar's relationship with Caroline Alice Roberts - the woman who would become his wife - had on his life and music.
Salut d'amour
Albert Sammons (violin)
Gerald Moore (piano)
The Tournament (The Black Knight)
London Symphony Chorus
London Symphony Orchestra
Richard Hickox (conductor)
3 Bavarian Dances
London Philharmonic
Adrian Boult (conductor)
Cello Concerto
Steven Isserlis (cello)
Philharmonia Orchestra
Paavo J盲rvi (conductor)
Producer: Sam Phillips.
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Edward Elgar
Salut d'amour Op.12
Performer: Albert Sammons. Performer: Gerald Moore.- SOMM: SOMM0167.
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Edward Elgar
The Black knight Op 25 - The Tournament - Twas Pentecost
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Richard Hickox.- CHANDOS : chan-9436.
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Edward Elgar
3 Bavarian dances
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Adrian Boult.- EMI:9035922.
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Edward Elgar
Cello Concerto in E minor Op 85
Performer: Steven Isserlis. Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. Conductor: Paavo J盲rvi.- Hyperion: CDA68077.
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