ELGAR: SYMPHONY NO.1; IN THE SOUTH - ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS, MARRINER

Edward Elgar: Symphony No.1; In the SouthAcademy of St.Martin-in-the-FieldsSir Neville Marriner “a blaze from heaven descended on him while he was conducting this extremely good First Symphony. He sets a well-nigh perfect tempo for the march and follows with a really lively, excited allegro. Even better though, the playing captures that elusive vein of fantasy that is Elgar … moments of magic explain why Elgar wraps himself round our hearts … are all here in the beautifully balanced recording. Marriner knows where he is going and the final pages are superb.”   In the South (Alassio) Op.50 – Concert Overture[1] Vivace 21:15 Symphony No.1 in A flat, Op.55[2] I. Andante. Nobilmente e semplice 18:16[3] II. Allegro molto 7:02[4] III. Adagio 14:09[5] IV. Lento-allegro 12:42