Hereford and the Malverns
Donald Macleod explores Elgar's homes in the Malverns and Herefordshire, and we hear his 'Enigma' Variations and movements from his Second Symphony and String Quartet.
Today Donald Macelod explores Elgar's homes in the Malverns and Herefordshire in the middle of his life, from his mid-30s to his mid-50s. We hear his 鈥楨nigma鈥� Variations and movements from his Second Symphony and his String Quartet.
Worcester-born, with his roots in the beautiful English countryside around Hereford and the Malverns yet drawn to the bright lights of London, English composer Edward Elgar moved house a lot. He lived in over 25 residences in his lifetime, stayed with friends, travelled often for work and pleasure in the UK, Europe and further afield, and had a number of second homes he rented as retreats. This week we鈥檙e focusing on the locations that were important to Elgar, and the places that inspired his music.
Owls, an Epitaph Op 53 No 4 (Four Choral Songs)
London Symphony Chorus
Stephen Westrop, chorus master
Vernon Handley, conductor
Enigma Variations Op 36
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Vasily Petrenko, conductor
Symphony No 2 (3rd movt - Presto)
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Georg Solti, conductor
String Quartet (2nd movt - Piacevole (poco andante)
Goldner String Quartet
Produced by Amy Wheel for 大象传媒 Cymru Wales.
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Edward Elgar
Four Choral Songs - No. 4 Owls,an Epitaph
Choir: London Symphony Chorus. Conductor: Stephen Westrop. Conductor: Vernon Handley.- Hyperion CDA67019.
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Edward Elgar
Enigma Variations Op 36
Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Vasily Petrenko.- ONYX ONYX4205.
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Edward Elgar
Symphony No. 2 - 3rd mvt - presto
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Georg Solti.- DECCA 4438562.
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Edward Elgar
String Quartet - 2nd mvt Piacevole (poco andante)
Ensemble: Goldner String Quartet.- Hyperion : CDA-67857.
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