Walton, William > Opera North Chorus

Rule Britannia - & other music from Last Night of the Proms

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1998-07-08

Works: William Walton: Coronation March "Crown Imperial"; Coronation March "Orb and Sceptre"; Hubert Parry: Jerusalem; I was glad; Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations; Characteristic Pieces (3), Op. 10; Henry J...
Conductors: Daniel, Paul
Ensemble: English Northern Philharmonia; Opera North Chorus

"No, this disc wasn't recorded at one of the traditional "Last Night of the Proms" concerts, but it does capture the spirit of those events...continue...

Walton: Troilus and Cressida / Hickox, Opera North

2 CD / Chandos Records / 1995-05-23

Works: William Walton: Troilus and Cressida
Performers: Bayley, Clive; Budd, Bruce; Cookson, Brian; Davies, Arthur [Tenor Vocal]; Dowson, Stephen; Howard, Yvonne; Howarth, Judith; Opie, Alan [Baritone Vocals]; Robson, Nigel
Conductors: Hickox, Richard
Ensemble: Opera North Chorus

"...the performance of Troilus has romantic propulsion, aided by exceptional work from chorus and orchestra...The recorded sound is spectacular, and the libretto is given in...continue...