Elgar: A Very English Composer
Charles Hazlewood explores three works for string ensemble, concentrating on what makes Elgar's music seem so quintessentially English.
Charles Hazlewood is joined by the string section of the ±«Óãtv National Orchestra of Wales to explore what makes Elgar such a quintessentially 'English' composer, focusing on his 1905 Introduction and Allegro, and the 1892 Serenade for Strings.
As a contrast, Charles also examines the music of Holst, another English composer who was writing in the early part of the 20th century, looking at his Saint Paul's Suite for string orchestra. Could Holst's style possibly be more authentically English than that of Elgar?
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Elgar: A Very English Composer
Duration: 49:00
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Edward Elgar
Introduction and Allegro for string orchestra (Op.47)
Performers: ±«Óãtv National Orchestra of Wales
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Edward Elgar
Serenade for string orchestra (Op.20) in E minor
Performers: ±«Óãtv National Orchestra of Wales
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Gustav Holst
St Paul's suite Op.29`2
Orchestra: City of London Sinfonia. Conductor: Richard Hickox.
Broadcasts
- Sun 27 Jan 2008 17:00±«Óãtv Radio 3
- Sun 21 Sep 2008 17:00±«Óãtv Radio 3