Elgar: Symphony No 2

The Sunday Times’ Best Classical Recordings of 2002

The Guardian’s Best Classical CDs of 2002

The Sunday Telegraph’s Best Classical CDs of 2002

Performance: **** Recording: *** ‘The opening bar launches the music almost as effectively as Elgar himself…It’s a performance with a purpose.’
BBC Music Magazine

***** 'The first symphony sounds terrific and Davis's ripe, expansive reading is deeply satisfying. The second symphony is if anything even better.'
Mail on Sunday

***** 'A radical version that sweeps away preconceived notions about the work. The headiness of Davis's approach is matched by the lushness of the LSO's playing and a sumptuous recording.'
The Guardian

'This performance is further evidence of Sir Colin Davis's intense rapport with Elgar's music ... a very moving performance, magnificently played.'
Sunday Telegraph

'Remarkable, above all for its depth of feeling.'
Sunday Times

'Yet another splendid Elgar triumph from the Davis/LSO partnership.'
The Scotsman

‘Excellent presentation. Well worth the minimal outlay.’
Gramophone

‘This is one of the most passionate and detailed accounts on disc…this is world-class playing from the LSO.’
Classic FM

‘The sound quality on this exceptional new super-budget LSO release has impressive presence.’
The Independent

‘Gloriously played by the LSO.’
Music Choice