02. Thomas Arne (arr. Sargent) - Rule Britannia# [5'57]
03. William Walton - 'Spitfire' Prelude and Fugue [7'19]
04. Eric Coates - The Dambusters March [3'54]
05. Hubert Parry - I Was Glad. Coronation Anthem, 1902* [6'45]
06. Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance Marches, op.39 - No. 4 in G major [5'19]
07. William Walton - Orb and Sceptre. Coronation March, 1953 [7'13]
08. Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme, op.36 'Enigma' - Variation 9: Nimrod [3'21]
09. Edward Elgar - Land of Hope and Glory* [4'28]
10. Thomas Arne (arr. Robinson) - The British Grenadiers. Patrol March [3'52]
11. Edward Elgar - Coronation March, op.65 [10'45]
12. Henry Walford Davies - RAF March Past [3'02]
13. William Walton - Crown Imperial. Coronation March, 1937 [6'32]
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Charles Groves (with Liverpool Philharmonic Chorus and Anne Collins- contralto#)
Cambridge University Musical Society, Choir of King's College Cambridge, New Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Philip Ledger (with Felicity Lott-soprano, Alfreda Hodgson- contralto, Richard Morton- tenor, Stephen Roberts- bass)*
EMI Laser CDZ 7625262 (recorded 1971, 1977 and 1969*; this CD compilation 1988)
(CD-rip: flacs, cover, inlay & booklet scans)
Recording venues and production teams: not stated.
With the hype over the 'Markle & Spencer' wedding now beginning to subside, it seemed appropriate to review an earlier era of pomp and circumstance.
Charles Groves was in his element conducting this music and this 'bare bones' issue from EMI draws together recordings made in 1971 and 1977. Philip Ledger contributes the two additional items in fine style (both recorded in 1969).
Download from MEGA.