This Sceptred Isle: Music Inspired By the Events of the 20th Century

This Sceptred Isle: Music Inspired By the Events of the 20th Century

On this CD:

1. Crown Imperial, coronation march for orchestra
Composed by William Walton
Performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Carl Davis

2. London (London Every Day), suite for orchestra, Nos 1-3, complete Knightsbridge - March
Composed by Eric Coates
Performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Carl Davis

3. Enigma Variations for orchestra, Op.36 Nimrod (Variation 9)
Composed by Edward Elgar
Performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Carl Davis

4. Banks of Green Willow, idyll for orchestra
Composed by George Butterworth
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Sir Adrian Boult

5. Fantasia on Greensleeves, for harp, flute, & strings (arranged by R. Greaves; from the opera Sir John In Love)
Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
Conducted by Ross Pople

6. I Was Glad (Psalm 122), anthem for chorus & organ (or orchestra)
Composed by Sir Charles H.H. Parry
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
Conducted by Ross Pople

7. The Planets, suite for orchestra & female chorus, Op. 32, H. 125 Mars
Composed by Gustav Holst
Performed by New Queen's Hall Orchestra
Conducted by Roy Goodman

8. Coronation March for orchestra, Op.65
Composed by Edward Elgar

Conducted by George Hurst

9. Land of the Mountain & the Flood, overture for orchestra, Op 3
Composed by Hamish MacCunn
Performed by Scottish National Orchestra
Conducted by Alexander Gibson

10. Country Gardens, for orchestra, BFMS Unnum
Composed by Percy Grainger
Performed by Bournemouth Sinfonietta
Conducted by Kenneth Montgomery

11. Jerusalem ("And did those feet in ancient time"), for chorus & organ (or orchestra)
Composed by Sir Charles H.H. Parry
Performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Carl Davis

12. Irish Tune From County Derry for band (or orchestra)
Composed by Percy Grainger
Performed by London Wind Orchestra
Conducted by Denis Wick

13. The Pilgrim's Progress, opera Prelude
Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Performed by BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra with Robin Leggate, Delyth Jones, Elsa Kendal
Conducted by Charles Groves

14. The Pilgrim's Progress, opera And Now Farwell
Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Performed by BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra with Robin Leggate, Delyth Jones, Elsa Kendal
Conducted by Charles Groves

15. The Pilgrim's Progress, opera I will Kneel and Give Thanks to God
Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Performed by BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra with Robin Leggate, Delyth Jones, Elsa Kendal
Conducted by Charles Groves

16. The Pilgrim's Progress, incidental music for soprano, alto, chorus, & string orchestra (fragments) Peace be to Thee
Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Performed by BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra with Robin Leggate, Delyth Jones, Elsa Kendal
Conducted by Charles Groves

17. The Pilgrim's Progress, opera And Their Original had been the Dunghill
Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Performed by BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra with Robin Leggate, Delyth Jones, Elsa Kendal
Conducted by Charles Groves

18. The Pilgrim's Progress, opera They Shall not Overflow Thee
Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Performed by BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra with Robin Leggate, Delyth Jones, Elsa Kendal
Conducted by Charles Groves

19. The Pilgrim's Progress, opera All the Days of Eternity
Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Performed by BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra with Robin Leggate, Delyth Jones, Elsa Kendal
Conducted by Charles Groves

20. The Pilgrim's Progress, opera Marriage Supper of the Lamb
Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Performed by BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra with Robin Leggate, Delyth Jones, Elsa Kendal
Conducted by Charles Groves

21. The Three Elizabeths, suite for orchestra Halcyon Days
Composed by Eric Coates
Performed by East of England Orchestra
Conducted by Malcolm Nabarro

22. The Three Elizabeths, suite for orchestra Springtime in Angus
Composed by Eric Coates
Performed by East of England Orchestra
Conducted by Malcolm Nabarro

23. Spitfire Prelude & Fugue (from film score "The First of the Few"), for orchestra
Composed by William Walton
Performed by English Northern Philharmonia
Conducted by Paul Daniel

24. Warsaw Concerto for piano & orchestra
Composed by Richard Addinsell
Performed by Royal Ballet Sinfonia with Martin Jones
Conducted by Kenneth Alwyn

25. The Dam Busters, march from the film score
Composed by Eric Coates
Performed by BBC Concert Orchestra
Conducted by Sir Adrian Boult

26. Henry V, choral suite (arr. by M.Sargent) and orchestral suite (arr. by C.Matthieson) Passacaglia (Death of Falstaff)
Composed by William Walton
Performed by English Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras

27. Henry V, choral suite (arr. by M.Sargent) and orchestral suite (arr. by C.Matthieson) Touch Her Soft Lips and Part
Composed by William Walton
Performed by English Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras

28. Elizabethan Serenade
Composed by Ronald Binge
Performed by BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Robert Farnon

29. Orb and Scepter, coronation march for orchestra
Composed by William Walton
Performed by BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Robert Farnon

30. Scottish Dances (4) for orchestra, Op 59 Pesante
Composed by Malcolm (Sir) Arnold
Performed by Brisbane Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Andrew Penny

31. Sailing by
Composed by Ronald Binge
Performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

32. Let the people praise thee, O God, Op 87
Composed by William Mathias
Performed by Simon Lawford

33. Nunc dimittis for voice, trumpet & strings
Composed by Geoffrey Burgon
Performed by Michael Laird, Jeremy Suter
Conducted by Alan Thurlow

34. Song for Athene, for chorus
Composed by John Tavener
Performed by Christopher Bowers-Broadbent

35. Warriors of the Rainbow, for cello & orchestra Mvt. 1, Rainbow Warriors (This Sceptred Isle Theme)
Composed by Michael English
Performed by Caroline Dale
Conducted by Anthony Inglis

This Sceptred Isle: Music Inspired By the Events of the 20th Century, Music, Caroline Dale, Richard Addinsell, Malcolm Arnold, Ronald Binge, Geoffrey Burgon, George Butterworth, Eric Coates, Edward Elgar, Michael English, Percy Grainger, Gustav Holst, Hamish MacCunn, William Mathias, Sir Charles H.H. Parry, John Tavener, Ralph Vaughan Williams, William Walton, Alan Thurlow, Alexander Gibson, Andrew Penny, Anthony Inglis, Carl Davis, Charles Groves, Denis Wick, George Hurst, Kenneth Alwyn, Kenneth Montgomery, Malcolm Nabarro, Paul Daniel, Robert Farnon, Ross Pople, Roy Goodman, Sir Adrian Boult, Sir Charles Mackerras, BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra, Bournemouth Sinfonietta, East of England Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra, English Northern Philharmonia, London Festival Orchestra, London Metropolitan Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Wind Orchestra, New Queen's Hall Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra Brisbane, Royal Ballet Sinfonia

This Sceptred Isle: Music Inspired By the Events of the 20th Century

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