Sir John Barbirolli - Elgar: Orchestral Works, Cello Concerto, Sea Pictures, Dream of Gerontius - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Sir John Barbirolli began as an orchestral cellist, and played under Elgar's baton in the premiere of the Cello Concerto. Encouraged by Elgar, he moved into conducting and made his mark with the composer's Second Symphony in 1927. After Elgar's death, Barbirolli vowed to make the composer's music his special mission in life and to do his utmost to make it known all over the world. From the performances here, we can judge how well he kept his promise. Album Tracks 1. Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 I. Adagio - Moderato 2. Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 II. Lento - Allegro Molto 3. Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 III. Adagio 4. Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 IV. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro Ma Non Troppo 5. Sea Pictures, Op. 37 No. 1, Slumber Song 6. Sea Pictures, Op. 37 No. 2, in Haven 7. Sea Pictures, Op. 37 No. 3, Sabbath Morning at Sea 8. Sea Pictures, Op. 37 No. 4, Where Corals Lie 9. Sea Pictures, Op. 37 No. 5, the Swimmer 1. Introduction and Allegro, Op. 47 I. Moderato 2. Introduction and Allegro, Op. 47 II. Allegro 3. Introduction and Allegro, Op. 47 III. Fugue. Allegro 4. Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20 I. Allegro Piacevole 5. Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20 II. Larghetto 6. Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20 III. Allegretto - Come Prima 7. Variations on An Original Theme, Op. 36 InchEnigmaInch Theme 8. Variations on An Original Theme, Op. 36 InchEnigmaInch Introduction - Variation I. L'istesso Tempo InchC.A.E.Inch 9. Variations on An Original Theme, Op. 36 InchEnigmaInch Variation II. Allegro InchH.D.S-P.Inch 10. Variations on An Original Theme, Op. 36 InchEnigmaInch Variation III. Allegretto InchR.B.T.Inch 11. Variations on An Original Theme, Op. 36 InchEnigmaInch Variation IV. Allegro Di Molto InchW.M.B.Inch 12. Variations on An Original Theme, Op. 36 InchEnigmaI