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.'
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***** 'Startlingly daring but what emerges is a totally unified view.'
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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.’
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