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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Marco Polo has been doing a great job in reintroducing the sort of light music that aficianados of a certain age, such as me, thought would never be revived. It isn't surprising that a sampler CD from the catalogue has appeared at Naxos price. That said, this is rather a mixed bag. It's good to hear the old familiar tunes come tumbling out--the only one new to me was Sketch of a Dandy and I loved it instantly. And I have to admire the way that the overseas orchestras capture the English light music idiom so effectively. But the delightful Vanity Fair sounds much too thin, Roses of Picardy and the Tom Jones waltz really need their words and Marigold would have been far better left as a piano solo than worked up into such an overblown arrangement. There is still much to enjoy here and the price is attractive; but, if you're prepared to spend a bit more, the Ronald Corp collections, which duplicate much of this repertoire, are better.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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To celebrate the wonderful side of British light Classical music look no further than this little treasure of a CD. This is a magnificent collection of compositions. There is a strong sense of English style here. The title, Elizabethan Serenade is from the title of a piece included in this set and composed by Ronald Binge. The title also refers loosely to music from the Twentieth Century and the British light music composed in the lifetimes of Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth II. There is particular focus on the formative years of the reign of Elizabeth II. So there is no " John Dowland", Lute music, Galliards or pavans here. Instead we get some familiar tunes from a by gone age made famous through early years of Radio.
There is "by the sleepy Lagoon" by Eric Coates which although written in the 1930s was used on BBC radio as the intro to "Desert Island Discs". Later in the disc we also get London Suite and The Dam Busters March, all by the same composer. Also there is Robin Hood Suite by Frederic Curzon, Bells across the meadows and In a Persian Market both by Albert Ketelbey, Coronation Scot by Vivian Ellis, Sketch of a Dandy and Roses of Picardy both by Haydn Wood and The Westminster Waltz by Robert Farnon. There is also the Little Suite March by Trevor Duncan a familiar tune used for the TV series Dr Finlay`s casebook. There is also Jamaican Rumba by Arthur Benjamin which is an excellent piece. In a Monastery Garden by Albert Ketelbey is unusual with its bird song influence. Ernest Thomlinson is an important British composer and is represented here with his wonderful "Little Serenade" Puffin Billy by Edward White is another familiar tune used as a theme for BBC Children's favourites. Also you can find Tom Jones Waltz by Edward German, Vanity Fair by Anthony Collins, and Marigold by Billy Mayerl. Finally it should be remembered that there is the Elizabethan Serenade and the familiar "Sailing by" by Ronald Binge.
There is a variety of orchestras and performers on this compilation from Naxos. The sound is consistently good throughout the various recordings. Despite the fact that all of the tracks come from other previously released Naxos releases this does make an excellent compilation with a good themed concept.
There is "by the sleepy Lagoon" by Eric Coates which although written in the 1930s was used on BBC radio as the intro to "Desert Island Discs". Later in the disc we also get London Suite and The Dam Busters March, all by the same composer. Also there is Robin Hood Suite by Frederic Curzon, Bells across the meadows and In a Persian Market both by Albert Ketelbey, Coronation Scot by Vivian Ellis, Sketch of a Dandy and Roses of Picardy both by Haydn Wood and The Westminster Waltz by Robert Farnon. There is also the Little Suite March by Trevor Duncan a familiar tune used for the TV series Dr Finlay`s casebook. There is also Jamaican Rumba by Arthur Benjamin which is an excellent piece. In a Monastery Garden by Albert Ketelbey is unusual with its bird song influence. Ernest Thomlinson is an important British composer and is represented here with his wonderful "Little Serenade" Puffin Billy by Edward White is another familiar tune used as a theme for BBC Children's favourites. Also you can find Tom Jones Waltz by Edward German, Vanity Fair by Anthony Collins, and Marigold by Billy Mayerl. Finally it should be remembered that there is the Elizabethan Serenade and the familiar "Sailing by" by Ronald Binge.
There is a variety of orchestras and performers on this compilation from Naxos. The sound is consistently good throughout the various recordings. Despite the fact that all of the tracks come from other previously released Naxos releases this does make an excellent compilation with a good themed concept.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I found this CD by accident, as I was looking for the track 'Sailing By'. Frankly its a delight, alot of familar tunes with a romantic classical theme. Buy it, you'll love it.
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Radio 4 programme music
Bought for my mum for the Sailing by track which signs off Radio 4 last thing at night-her comments-not the best version she has ever heard-try the Roland Binge version instead. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. M. Brown
Lovely old music
For many years I've wanted a copy of Ernest Tomlinson's "Little Serenade" and would have bought this CD for that piece alone, although I agree with those reviewers who feel that... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Skweek
Tide of nostalgia (and I wasn't even around in the 50's!)
This is my second copy of this disc! I loved the last one so much that it got scratched, and now I've gone and given this one away to an elderly friend of mine... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Allotment holder
Beautiful, soothing music.
I bought this for the track "Sailing By". It turns out that we recognise lots of tracks off the album as TV Themes. Nice, soothing music with the added twist of nostalgia.
Published 21 months ago by Mr. Michael Fields
Relaxing
A long way from my Punk Rock band as a youth, finding clasical music a few years ago brought a new sence to the world of music. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by Mr. Neil Edwards
Elizabethan Serenade
Lovely melodic pieces, light in nature and easy listening. Very 'english' and very enjoyable....especially to your typical Radio 4 rather than Radio 3 listener!
Published on 2 April 2009 by A. R. Forber
This is not the BBC
An interesting but disappointing selection. If, like me, you have fallen in love with ‘By the Sleepy Lagoon’ and ‘Sailing By’ through long association with... Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2003 by P. B. Hall
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