Enigma Variations, op. 36 / Pomp and Circumstance Marches, op. 39

~ Release by Edward Elgar; Philharmonia Orchestra, Andrew Davis (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

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1Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 "Enigma": Enigma. Andante
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: Theme (Andante) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar1:38
2Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 "Enigma": Var I. (C. A. E.) L'istesso tempo
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: I. C.A.E. (L’istesso tempo) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Caroline Alice Elgar (English author, married to Edward Elgar)
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar2:00
3Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 "Enigma": Var II. (H. D. S.-P.) Allegro
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: II. H.D.S-P. (Allegro) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Hew David Steuart Powell
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar0:48
4Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 "Enigma": Var III. (R. B. T.) Allegretto
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: III. R.B.T. (Allegretto) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Richard Baxter Townshend
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar1:24
5Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 "Enigma": Var IV. (W. M. B.) Allegro di molto
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: IV. W.M.B. (Allegro di molto) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
William Meath Baker
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar0:30
6Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 "Enigma": Var V. (R. P. A.) Moderato
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: V. R.P.A. (Moderato) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Richard Penrose Arnold
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar2:26
7Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 "Enigma": Var VI. (Ysobel) Andantino
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VI. Ysobel (Andantino) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Isabel Fitton
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar1:29
8Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 "Enigma": Var VII. (Troyte) Presto
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VII. Troyte (Presto) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Arthur Troyte Griffith
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar0:57
9Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 "Enigma": Var VIII. (W. N.) Allegretto
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VIII. W.N. (Allegretto) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Winifred Norbury
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar2:02
10Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 "Enigma": Var IX. (Nimrod) Adagio
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: IX. Nimrod (Adagio) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
publisher:
Sir Edward Elgar (dec’d) (Edward Elgar, composer)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Augustus J. Jaeger
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar3:58
11Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 "Enigma": Var X. Intermezzo (Dorabella.) Allegretto
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: X. Intermezzo: Dorabella (Allegretto) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Dora Penny
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar2:56
12Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 "Enigma": Var XI. (G. R. S.) Allegro di molto
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XI. G.R.S. (Allegro di molto) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
George Robertson Sinclair
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar0:58
13Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 "Enigma": Var XII. (B. G. N.) Andante
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XII. B.G.N. (Andante) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Basil George Nevinson
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar3:04
14Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 "Enigma": Var XIII. Romanza (***) Moderato
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XIII. Romanza (Moderato) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Lady Mary Lygon
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar3:10
15Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 "Enigma": Var XIV. Finale (E. D. U.) Allegro - Presto
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XIV. Finale: E.D.U. (Allegro) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar5:27
16Pomp and Circumstance - 5 Military Marches, op. 39: No. 1 in D major
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches, op. 39: March no. 1 in D major (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
premiered in:
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (on 1901-10-19)
publisher:
Sir Edward Elgar (dec’d) (Edward Elgar, composer)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1901)
publisher:
Boosey & Co. Ltd. (music publisher founded in the 1760s, forebear of Boosey & Hawkes)
part of:
Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches, op. 39
Sir Edward Elgar6:38
17Pomp and Circumstance - 5 Military Marches, op. 39: No. 2 in A minor
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches, op. 39: March no. 2 in A minor (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
premiered in:
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (on 1901-10-19)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1901)
part of:
Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches, op. 39
Sir Edward Elgar5:29
18Pomp and Circumstance - 5 Military Marches, op. 39: No. 3 in C minor
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches, op. 39: March no. 3 in C minor (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1904)
premiered at:
Queen’s Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1905-03-08)
part of:
Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches, op. 39
Sir Edward Elgar6:12
19Pomp and Circumstance - 5 Military Marches, op. 39: No. 4 in G major
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches, op. 39: March no. 4 in G major (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1907)
premiered at:
Queen’s Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1907-08-24)
part of:
Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches, op. 39
Sir Edward Elgar4:55
20Pomp and Circumstance - 5 Military Marches, op. 39: No. 5 in C major
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30) and EMI Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
recording of:
Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches, op. 39: March no. 5 in C major (from 1981-12-29 until 1981-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1930)
premiered at:
Queen’s Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1930-09-20)
part of:
Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches, op. 39
Sir Edward Elgar5:54

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mastering:Bejun Mehta (countertenor)
part of:British Pageant (Sony Classical) (order: 1)

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part of:Music Genre Tree (canonical album list from musicgenretree.org – one representative release per genre)