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Elgar: Coronation Ode, Op. 44/ The Spirit of England, Op. 80

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CHAN 6574
 
Elgar: Coronation Ode, Op. 44/ The Spirit of England, Op. 80
Running Time: 66:00
CD UPC: 0095115657423

Release Date: July 2003
Originally recorded in December 1976
Composer
Sir Edward Elgar
Solo soprano
Teresa Cahill
Solo contralto
Anne Collins
Tenor Voice tenor
Anthony Rolfe Johnson
Solo baritone
Gwynne Howell
Choral
Royal Scottish National Orchestra Chorus
Venue
Paisley Abbey, Scotland
Producer
Brian Couzens
Engineer
Brian Couzens
Genre:
Orchestral & Concertos
Choir

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SIR EDWARD ELGAR (1857 – 1934)

Coronation Ode, Op.44

36:03
words by Arthur Christopher Benson
1.
I
Introduction: Crown the King
9:51
Soli and chorus
2.
II
(a) The Queen
2:36
Chorus
3.
(b) Daughter of Ancient Kings
2:24
Chorus
4.
III
Britain, Ask of Thyself
3:50
Bass solo and male chorus
5.
IV
(a) Hark, upon the Hallowed Air
8:46
Soprano and tenor soli
(b) Only Let the Heart Be Pure
Soli
6.
V
Peace, Gentle Peace
4:05
Soli and chorus a cappella
7.
VI
Finale: Land of Hope and Glory
4:10
Contralto solo and chorus

The Spirit of England, Op.80

30:32
words by Laurence Binyon
8.
I
The Fourth of August
8:42
9.
II
To Women
6:34
10.
III
For the Fallen
15:02
66:45
Solo: Teresa Cahill soprano
Solo: Anne Collins contralto
Solo: Gwynne Howell baritone
Choral: Royal Scottish National Orchestra Chorus
Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Conductor: Sir Alexander Gibson
December 1976






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