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'Enigma' Variations recorded 4, 6.VIII.1970, Kingsway Hall, London
The Planets recorded 12, 30.V., 4.VI and 31.VII.1978, Kingsway Hall & No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London

2002 digital remaster

Annotation last modified on 2011-01-15 21:17 UTC.

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1Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: Theme (Andante)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: Theme (Andante) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:23
2Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: I. C.A.E. (L’istesso tempo)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: I. C.A.E. (L’istesso tempo) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
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
Edward Elgar1:52
3Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: II. H.D.S-P. (Allegro)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: II. H.D.S-P. (Allegro) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Hew David Steuart Powell
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:47
4Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: III. R.B.T. (Allegretto)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: III. R.B.T. (Allegretto) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Richard Baxter Townshend
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:27
5Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: IV. W.M.B. (Allegro di molto)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: IV. W.M.B. (Allegro di molto) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
William Meath Baker
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:28
6Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: V. R.P.A. (Moderato)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: V. R.P.A. (Moderato) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Richard Penrose Arnold
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:54
7Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VI. Ysobel (Andantino)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VI. Ysobel (Andantino) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Isabel Fitton
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:11
8Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VII. Troyte (Presto)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VII. Troyte (Presto) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Arthur Troyte Griffith
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:56
9Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VIII. W.N. (Allegretto)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VIII. W.N. (Allegretto) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Winifred Norbury
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:43
10Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: IX. Nimrod (Adagio)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: IX. Nimrod (Adagio) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
publisher:
Sir Edward Elgar (dec’d) (composer)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Augustus J. Jaeger
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar3:54
11Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: X. Intermezzo: Dorabella (Allegretto)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: X. Intermezzo: Dorabella (Allegretto) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Dora Penny
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar2:52
12Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XI. G.R.S. (Allegro di molto)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XI. G.R.S. (Allegro di molto) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
George Robertson Sinclair
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:59
13Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XII. B.G.N. (Andante)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XII. B.G.N. (Andante) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Basil George Nevinson
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar2:21
14Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XIII. Romanza (Moderato)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XIII. Romanza (Moderato) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Lady Mary Lygon
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar2:34
15Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XIV. Finale: E.D.U. (Allegro)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XIV. Finale: E.D.U. (Allegro) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar5:47
16The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (Allegro)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst8:02
17The Planets, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace (Adagio)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst7:27
18The Planets, op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger (Vivace)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst3:48
19The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (Allegro giocoso - Andante maestoso)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst7:59
20The Planets, op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age (Adagio)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst8:23
21The Planets, op. 32: VI. Uranus, the Magician (Allegro)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: VI. Uranus, the Magician (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: VI. Uranus, the Magician (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst6:27
22The Planets, op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic (Andante)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
choir vocals:
Geoffrey Mitchell Choir (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst6:23