English Symphony Orchestra, Rodolfus Choir & English Chamber Orchestra, Kenneth Woods - Elgar: Piano Quintet - Sea Pictures (2016) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist
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01. Piano Quintet in A Minor, Op. 84 (Orch. Donald Fraser): I. Moderato – Allegro
02. Piano Quintet in A Minor, Op. 84 (Orch. Donald Fraser): II. Adagio
03. Piano Quintet in A Minor, Op. 84 (Orch. Donald Fraser): III. Andante – Allegro
04. Sea Pictures, Op. 37 (Orch. Donald Fraser): I. Sea Slumber Song
05. Sea Pictures, Op. 37 (Orch. Donald Fraser): II. In Haven
06. Sea Pictures, Op. 37 (Orch. Donald Fraser): III. Sabbath Morning at Sea
07. Sea Pictures, Op. 37 (Orch. Donald Fraser): IV. Where Corals Lie
08. Sea Pictures, Op. 37 (Orch. Donald Fraser): V. The Swimmer


Kenneth Woods conducts two triumphant premiere recordings of works by Elgar, orchestrated by Donald Fraser: the Piano Quintet with the English Symphony Orchestra, and Sea Pictures for choir and orchestra, with the English Chamber Orchestra and the Rodolfus Choir.

One "of the most exciting events I have experienced during a reviewing career approaching half a century," was the verdict of the Birmingham Post's critic after hearing the premiere performance of Elgar's Piano Quintet in a new orchestration by Donald Fraser, with Kenneth Woods conducting the English Symphony Orchestra.

This version, which was also named a "Premiere of the Year" by Classical Music Magazine, appears in a studio recording alongside Fraser's choral arrangement of Elgar's Sea Pictures with Woods conducting the English Chamber Orchestra and the Rodolfus Choir. Fraser has frequently orchestrated works by Elgar at the behest of individuals and organizations including Yehudi Menuhin and the Elgar Society. These two new arrangements will appeal to orchestras and choirs worldwide, and the recording will spread Elgar's music to yet a wider audience.

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