Elgar, Edward > Farrington, Iain

Elgar: Concert Allegro (arr. Farrington); Symphony No. 2; Two Piano Improvisations

1 CD / Dutton Laboratories Import / 2011-01-11

Works: Edward Elgar: Songs (2) for voice & piano, Op. 41; Symphony no 2 in E flat major, Op. 63; Two Piano Improvisations
Performers: Farrington, Iain
Conductors: Vass, George

The brilliant pianist and organist Iain Farrington features as soloist in this revelatory new recording of his piano and orchestra transcription of Elgar’s Concert Allegro...continue...

English Choral Music - Elgar: Part-Songs / Robinson, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2008-03-25

Works: Edward Elgar: Choral Songs (4), Op. 53; Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30; The Prince of Sleep, partsong for chorus; Songs (2) for chorus, Op. 71; Pa...
Performers: Farrington, Iain
Conductors: Robinson, Christopher

When Elgar’s popular part-song 'My Love Dwelt in a Northern Land' was published in 1890, a ready market for such pieces had been established by...continue...

Elgar: The Spirit of England / Lloyd-Jones, BBC SO

1 CD / Dutton Laboratories / 2007-03-20

Works: Edward Elgar: The Spirit of England, songs (3) for soprano/tenor, chorus & orchestra, Op. 80; Frederick Kelly: Elegy for Strings "In Memoriam Rupert Brooke"; Ivor Gurney: War Elegy, for orchestra; Hu...
Performers: Farrington, Iain; Gritton, Susan; Vocal], Andrew Kennedy [Tenor
Conductors: Lloyd-Jones, David
Ensemble: BBC Symphony Orchestra

"For me, the outstanding item is Ivor Gurney's War Elegy. Remembered for his haunting songs and poetry, and the tragic story of his mental health...continue...