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Elgar: Symphony No. 1

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The LSO has a long and illustrious association with Elgar and his music. He conducted the LSO in 1904, the year it was founded, and was later to become its Principal Conductor. Over recent years Sir Colin Davis has established an unrivalled reputation in Elgar's music.

Composer Sir Edward Elgar
Conductor Sir Colin Davis
Performers London Symphony Orchestra

Symphony No. 1 in A flat
1. I. Andante. Nobilmente e semplice - Allegro
2. I. Allegro molto
3. III. Adagio
4. IV. Lento - Allegro

Release Date February 2002
LSO0017 | 822231101024

Producer James Mallinson
Engineers Tony Faulkner
Recorded September 2001, Barbican, London

Booklet in English, French & German

CD - Compatible with all CD players

Available on streaming services

Reviews

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'No other orchestra is better equipped than the LSO to perform Elgar's music - the composer conducted them in their first season and maintained close links until his death ... a magnificent performance.'

- Gramophone Magazine, Editor's Choice
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***** 'Startlingly daring but what emerges is a totally unified view.'

- The Guardian
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**** ‘[Colin Davis] gives a beautiful vision and displays exemplary stylistic correctness…the LSO achieve a rare flexibility and have an amazing quality stamp that is unrivalled in this directory.’

- Le Monde de la Musique