Philharmonia Orchestra & Andrew Davis - Elgar: Symphonies 1, 2 and Froissart Overture (2009) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

CD1
01. Overture, Froissart, Op. 13
02. Symphony No. 1 in A-Flat Major, Op. 55 - Andante nobilmente e semplice, allegro
03. Symphony No. 1 in A-Flat Major, Op. 55 - Allegro
04. Symphony No. 1 in A-Flat Major, Op. 55 - Adagio
05. Symphony No. 1 in A-Flat Major, Op. 55 - Allegro, lento, allegro molto

CD2
01. Symphony No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 63 - Allegro vivace e nobilmente
02. Symphony No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 63 - Larghetto
03. Symphony No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 63 - Rondo, presto
04. Symphony No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 63 - Moderato e maestoso



The Philharmonia Orchestra is widely recognised as the UK’s finest orchestra with an impressive recording legacy, this being their ninth release with Signum Records. This disc combines the Philharmonia’s renowned sound with the leadership of Maestro Davis, whose recording and performing career spans through all the great orchestras of the world.

“...a reading clearly born of true affection for, and deep knowledge of this rich and ever-wonderful score … any Elgarian seeking these three pieces together will not remotely be disappointed.” (International Record Review)

"Andrew Davis' performance of 20 April 2007 is very fine indeed. He and the Philharmonia have the ebb and flow of Elgar's writing sounding entirely naturally and this work receives the finest playing in this series: This set can be recommended wholeheartedly." (ClassicalSource)

"Andrew Davis's second Elgar disc in this Signum series of live performances with the Philharmonia is as good as if not better than his first ... They are superb performances, with plenty of electricity and sense of occasion." (BBC Music Magazine)

" ... I have always found, as does our reviewer, Davis live to find an extra depth in Elgar. Here his intensity is gripping, even frightening. Great performances and a real sense of occasion." (Gramophone, Editors Choice)

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