Launched in 1999, the London Symphony Orchestra's own record label, LSO Live, was the first of a new breed of artist-owned labels that helped to revitalise the market for classical music. In celebration of the label's 25th anniversary, the London Symphony Orchestra presents a collection of tracks from the very best LSO Live recordings, from Grammy-winning performances with Sir Colin Davis, to exciting new releases with the Orchestra's new Chief Conductor, Sir Antonio Pappano.

Performers London Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus, LSO Percussion Ensemble, LSO String Ensemble, LSO Wind Ensemble, Alasdair Elliott, Alysha Umphress, Amanda Majeski, Ana Ibarra, Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Bernarda Fink, Bülent Bezdüz, Carlos Alvarez, Gwilym Simcock, Jane Henschel, Kevin Brewis, Lyon Opera Chorus, Magdalena Kožená, Maria Josè Moreno, Marina Domashenko, Mark Padmore, Veronika Eberle

Conductors Sir Antonio Pappano, Sir Colin Davis, Sir Mark Elder, Sir Simon Rattle, Roman Simovic, Valery Gergiev, John Eliot Gardiner, Bernard Haitink, Gianandrea Noseda, François-Xavier Roth

1. Mendelssohn: Elijah, Op. 70, MWV A 25, Part 1
- Overture - No. 1, Chorus & Recitative. "Help, Lord! Wilt Thou quite destroy us?" - "The depths afford no water!"
(Sir Antonio Pappano)

2. Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178, "From the New World"
- IV. Allegro con fuoco (2024 Remastered Version)
(Sir Colin Davis)

3. Meyerbeer: Le Prophète, Acte I
- No. 1a, Prélude et chœur pastoral. "La brise est muette"
(Sir Mark Elder)

4. Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34
- VII. Fugue. Allegro molto - Animato
(Sir Simon Rattle)

5. Janáček: Katya Kabanova (Káťa Kabanová), JW I/8, Act I
- Scene 2, "Zdráva..."
(Sir Simon Rattle)

6. Ayanna Witter-Johnson: Ocean Floor Suite
- II. Pioneers
(Ayanna Witter-Johnson)

7. Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61
- III. Rondo. Allegro
(Sir Simon Rattle)

8. Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet
- Act I, Scene XIII, Dance of the Knights
(Valery Gergiev)

9. Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, "Scottish"
- I. Andante con moto - Allegro un poco agitato
(John Eliot Gardiner)

10. Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55, "Eroica"
- I. Allegro con brio
(Bernard Haitink)

11. Mahler: Symphony No. 6 in A Minor
- I. Allegro energico, ma non troppo. Heftig, aber markig
(Valery Gergiev)

12. Berlioz: Les Troyens, Op. 29, H 133, Acte IV
- No. 29, Chasse Royale et Orage (Pantomime)
(Sir Colin Davis)

13. Verdi: Falstaff, Atto Terzo
- Parte Prima, "Sarai la Fata"
(Sir Colin Davis)

14. Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, "Enigma"
- Variation IX. Nimrod (Adagio)
(Sir Colin Davis)

15. Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H 48
- V. Songe d'une nuit de sabbat
(Sir Colin Davis)

16. MacMillan: St John Passion
- Part II, X. Sanctus Immortalis, Miserere Nobis
(Sir Colin Davis)

17. Shostakovich: Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 54
- III. Presto
(Gianandrea Noseda)

18. Reich: Sextet
- V. Crotchet = 192
(LSO Percussion Ensemble)

19. Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune, L.86, CD 87
(François-Xavier Roth)

20. Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90
- I. Allegro con brio
(Bernard Haitink)

21. Schumann: Das Paradies und die Peri, Op. 50, Zweiter Teil
- No. 10 Die Peri tritt mit schüchterner Gebärde
(Sir Simon Rattle)

22. Schubert: String Quartet No. 14, D. 810, "Death and the Maiden"
- IV. Presto (Arr. Mahler)
(LSO String Ensemble)

23. Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64
- III. Valse. Allegro moderato
(Gianandrea Noseda)

24. Mozart: Serenade No. 10 in B-Flat Major, K. 361, "Gran Partita"
- I. Largo - Molto allegro
(LSO Wind Ensemble)

25. Bernstein: Wonderful Town, Act I
- No. 12. Conga!
(Sir Simon Rattle)

Release Date 6 September 2024
LSO5146-D | 0822231514657

Producers
Andrew Cornall (Tracks: 1, 4-5, 7, 25)
James Mallinson (Tracks: 2, 8, 10-16, 18, 20-22, 24)
Stephen Johns (Track: 3)
Nick Wollage (Track: 6)
Nicholas Parker (Tracks: 9, 17, 19, 23)

Engineers
Jonathan Stokes (Tracks: 1, 3-11, 13-14, 16-20, 22-25)
Neil Hutchinson (Tracks: 1, 3-5, 7-8, 11, 13-14, 16-25)
Tony Faulkner (Tracks: 2, 15)
Ian Watson (Track: 10)
Jennie Whiteside (Track: 10)
Simon Rhodes (Track: 12)
Tony Bridge (Track: 12)
Josh Whittaker (Track: 3)

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