Since you are interested in Elgar: Dream Children / Wand of Youth / Nursery Suite, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
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Elgar: Symphony No. 2 / Cello Concerto (conducted by Elgar) (1927-28) Beatrice Harrison (cello) / London Symphony Orchestra / New Symphony Orchestra / Edward Elgar [ Naxos Historical Elgar conducts Elgar / CD - released 15/May/2007 ] "These performances are essential listening for Elgarians. Both are flawed in execution, but both are valuable historical documents. The recording of the Second Symphony is more than that. It is a genuinely exciting recording in its own right...Sound... |
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Enigma Variations / Pomp and Circumstance Marches Nos. 1 and 4 / Serenade for Strings Capella Istropolitana, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra / Adrian Leaper [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Aug/2007 ] "Freshly spontaneous throughout", said the Gramophone of the Enigma, "undoubtably good value", added the Penguin Guide. |
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Symphony No 2 Op. 63 BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Edward Downes [ Naxos / CD - released 10/May/2008 ] "This is a real bargain. A first-class, thoughtful performance; exulting, exciting and sensitive with a tremendous breadth and depth of sound" - BBC Music Magazine |