The two men then knew that the composer conducted the London Symphony Orchestra, which fleshed out the desk Barbirolli cello before he himself plays solo in the Concerto at the age of 20 ...
Barbirolli conducted his works in 1927, but it took until 1947 for it to engrave the HMV in optimal technical conditions, earning a phonograph legacy, alongside that of Sir Adrian Boult, remains a historical and artistic value unsurpassable .
This album brings together the ultimate records (1962-1966) of the great orchestral opus, and the legendary Concerto Jacqueline Dupre, and the wonderful "Sea Pictures" with Dame Janet Baker.
It would be futile to venture a critical commentary of these documents as their style naturally and faithfully transcribed this directory.
Even in the Second Symphony which, without neglecting the dignity, is crossed by a vital breath almost instinctive, making it more compelling and elusive than ever.
The steps of "Pomp and Circumstances" are dealt with back strength, much more daunting than others thundering approaches.
The then we understand why the English composer showed "every confidence" the maestro, who confided to posterity a particularly sincere, and just modern portrait of a music that was once likened to the traditionalism of the Victorian era, the eyes the public of the interwar period.
Although other rods have since come to deepen our listening to these works (think Zinman, Sinopoli or Bernstein), nothing old-fashioned invigorating testimonials of "Sir John", which remains his own closest competitor I still prefer the 1947 version of the First Symphony (republished by Dutton).
But it's a matter of taste, and this box will be a boon essential for those who want to discover Elgar in a key cabinet, and a treasure for collectors who read with pleasure the book devoted to the artistic link between these two great personalities of music UK.
Even audiophiles will love: its taken the turn out all excellent. Do not hesitate ...
