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Elgar: Cello Concerto; Sea Pictures; Overture 'Cockaigne'

~ Sir Edward Elgar (Composer), Sir John Barbirolli (Conductor), Jacqueline Du Pré (Performer), Janet Baker (Performer)
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  • Performer: Jacqueline Du Pré, Janet Baker
  • Conductor: Sir John Barbirolli
  • Composer: Sir Edward Elgar
  • Audio CD (2 Aug 2004)
  • SPARS Code: ADD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: EMI Classics
  • ASIN: B0002IPZFK
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,370 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Cockaigne (In London Town) - Concert Overture Op. 40 (2004 Digital Remaster)Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli14:44£2.89
Listen  2. Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85 (2004 Digital Remaster): I. Adagio - ModeratoJacqueline Du Pré/London Symphony Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli 7:58£1.89
Listen  3. Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85 (2004 Digital Remaster): II. Lento - Allegro moltoJacqueline Du Pré/London Symphony Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli 4:31£0.69
Listen  4. Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85 (2004 Digital Remaster): III. AdagioJacqueline Du Pré/London Symphony Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli 5:13£0.69
Listen  5. Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85 (2004 Digital Remaster): IV. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro, ma non troppoJacqueline Du Pré/London Symphony Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli12:23£1.89
Listen  6. Sea Pictures Op. 37 (2004 Digital Remaster): I. Sea Slumber-Song (Roden Noel)Dame Janet Baker/London Symphony Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli 5:04£0.69
Listen  7. Sea Pictures Op. 37 (2004 Digital Remaster): II. In Haven (Capri) (C. Alice Elgar)Dame Janet Baker/London Symphony Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli 2:06£0.69
Listen  8. Sea Pictures Op. 37 (2004 Digital Remaster): III. Sabbath Morning at Sea (Elizabeth Barrett Browning)Dame Janet Baker/London Symphony Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli 6:20£0.69
Listen  9. Sea Pictures Op. 37 (2004 Digital Remaster): IV. Where Corals Lie (Richard Garnett)Dame Janet Baker/London Symphony Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli 4:10£0.69
Listen10. Sea Pictures Op. 37 (2004 Digital Remaster): V. The Swimmer (A. Lindsay Gordon)Dame Janet Baker/London Symphony Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli 6:06£0.69

On this CD:
  1. Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in E minor
    Composed by Sir Edward Elgar
    with Jacqueline Du Pré
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

  2. Cockaigne, 'In London Town'
    Composed by Sir Edward Elgar
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

  3. Sea Pictures
    Composed by Sir Edward Elgar
    with Janet Baker
    Conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

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5.0 out of 5 stars It's Been A Long Wait....., 28 May 2005
By P. H. Cartwright "9f" (Crawley, Sussex, England) - See all my reviews
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Rarely can the sobriquet "Great Recording of the Century" have been applied with greater justification than to this ever-fresh performance of the Elgar Cello Concerto by du Pre and Barbirolli. It is just wonderful and has been continuously in the EMI catalogue since its first release in 1965 - for most of the time at full price.

EMI released this on CD back in 1986 (on CDC 7 47329 2) and the sound quality was disappointing to those brought up on the vinyl release. This time they have made amends - the sound quality is sensational. A back-room genius called Ian Jones has restored the dynamics and colour that made this a standout recording of its time. If you love this work and performance as I do, this release is worth every penny, even if you have the previous one.

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a wonderful CD, 24 April 2007
By Mr. Ian A. Macfarlane "almac1975" (Fife, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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All of these three recordings are mesmeric. The du Pre 'Cello Concerto has been an iconic recording ever since it appeared, and it is completely convincing in its own terms, full of passion, beauty and melancholy. It is fair to say that it is not the only way to approach this work - a gentler, more measured, more thoughtful interpretation such as that of Tortelier is equally valid - but as you listen to it, it is impossible not to be bowled over. The 'Sea Pictures', far less well known as a piece and saddled with some truly awful mawkish words, are in fact very beautiful and characterful in musical terms, and Janet Baker's performance does them absolute justice, mingling delicacy and poetry with ringing commitment. 'Cockaigne', not Elgar's most subtle piece but very lovable, is played for all it is worth and is throughly enjoyable. This CD brings back happy memories of all these wonderful artistes and this is the repertoire they excelled in.
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic recording. Should not be missed., 10 Oct 2006
This recording has become a "must" for collectors of the concerto. Vibrant and clear the sound quality still stands strong from the 1965 recording date. The CD has been re-released several times since its release but on EMI at mid-price this release offers better sound quality than originals, however I don't believe the most modern re-mastering has imporved it much. The concerto and the Sea pictures sounding better than the Overture.

Jacqueline Du Pre boasts perhaps her finest performance with an orchestra in this stunning solo performance. Her playing is packed with charisma and spontaneity. If however you want a more subdued and less heavy-handed performance you may wish to turn to other recordings such as the Robert Cohen and Charles Mackerras version on the Argo label. The Cello concerto is an exquisite piece and as always one of my Elgar favorites, but the Sea Pictures, a piece I had not heard before buying this is glorious. Dame Janet Baker sings at her prime here, she is incredibly bold and balances with the orchestra perfectly throughout.

The Cockaigne overture is very good too, but does not provide anything that stands out like the other two offerings. But at under £10 this release is better value than the recording ever was. I recommend this to anybody whether it be those who are looking for a first version of these pieces or a collector missing a vital piece of the repertoire.
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