Williams, Britten & Elgar: Orchestral Works LSO String Ensemble & Roman Simovic

• Edward Elgar (1857-1934):
• 1 Introduction and Allegro, Op. 47 14:08
• Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958):
• 2 Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis 14:26
• Benjamin Britten (1913-1976): Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10:
• 3 Introduction and Theme 01:43
• 4 Variation 1: Adagio 02:17
• 5 Variation 2: March 01:02
• 6 Variation 3: Romance 01:25
• 7 Variation 4: Aria Italiana 01:17
• 8 Variation 5: Bourrée Classique 01:16
• 9 Variation 6: Wiener Waltzer 02:39
• 10 Variation 7: Moto Perpetuo 01:07
• 11 Variation 8: Funeral March 03:47
• 12 Variation 9: Chant 01:50
• 13 Variation 10: Fugue and Finale 07:02
• Total Runtime 53:59

Info for Williams, Britten & Elgar: Orchestral Works

Following two well-received releases, the LSO String Ensemble continues on LSO Live with three English masterpieces: Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, a visionary fusion of folksong and sacred music; Britten Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, a challenging landmark of 20th-century string writing; and Elgar's Introduction and Allegro, an incredibly well-loved work with a special significance for the LSO, having been composed for and premiered by the Orchestra.

London Symphony Orchestra String Ensemble
Roman Simovic, conductor

Recorded February 2016, at the Barbican, London
Engineer, editing, mixing & mastering by Neil Hutchinson
Engineer (Recording) by Jonathan Stokes
Produced by James Mallinson

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