London Symphony Orchestra and Sir Colin Davis - Elgar: Enigma Variations, Introduction & Allegro (2007) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, "Enigma": Theme-Andante
02. Enigma Variations: Variation I. C.A.E-L'istesso tempo
03. Enigma Variations: Variation II. H.D.S-P-Allegro
04. Enigma Variations: Variation III. R.B.T-Allegretto
05. Enigma Variations: Variation IV. W.M.B-Allegro di molto
06. Enigma Variations: Variation V. R.P.A-Moderato
07. Enigma Variations: Variation VI. Ysobel-Andantino
08. Enigma Variations: Variation VII. Troyte-Presto
09. Enigma Variations: Variation VIII. W.N-Allegretto
10. Enigma Variations: Variation IX. Nimrod-Adagio
11. Enigma Variations: Variation X. Intermezzo-Dorabella-Allegretto
12. Enigma Variations: Variation XI. G.R.S-Allegro di molto
13. Enigma Variations: Variation XII. B.G.N-Andante
14. Enigma Variations: Variation XIII. Romanza (***)-Moderato
15. Enigma Variations: Variation XIV. E.D.U-Allegro
16. Introduction and Allegro for Strings, Op. 47


The Variations on an Original Theme, or ’Enigma’ as it is commonly known, brought Elgar overnight fame when it appeared in 1899. The music is glorious from start to finish, especially in the serene Nimrod. Each variation is given a cryptic title referring to one of Elgar’s friends although the overall enigma behind the original theme has never been deciphered.

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