Sir Edward Elgar: Variations on an original theme, "Enigma", op.36
Philips SBR 6224 (10" -1957 reissue). Matrices: AA 06686 1R -8 / 2R -9 Rec: 26/27 Nov.1954 - Walthamstow Town Hall (+ 13/14 Dec.1954)
Sir Edward German: "Gipsy suite" - Four characteristic dances:
Valse melancholique (Lonely Life) ~ Allegro di Bravura (The Dance) ~ Menuetto (Love Duet) ~ Tarantella (The Revel)
HMV ALP 1983 First edition 1963 LP/matrix: 2XEA 2164 -1N. Recorded: 1956
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham, Bart.
An 'HISTORICAL' Request... Had intended including SBR 6225 (Str.Ser./Cockaigne) but the former may not be suitable to transfer due to some surface noise (the performance is pretty bad).. Much of this 'Enigma' isn't to my taste - the Faure-like languorous drawl is quite enervating. Presumably EMI used a stereo tape for the CD issue of the 'Gipsy Suite'.
Elgar: 1955 EMG review / 1975 CBS sleeve-note / HMV sleeve >>> Extra! "Beecham in Rehearsal" -Book CD/EMI: 10 track mono FLAC 7-zipfolder: Mega Download
