Farrington, Iain > Post Romantic Period

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...

Fear and Rejoice, O People - Music for Advent and Christmas

1 CD / Nimbus Records / 1999-09-01

Works: Herbert Howells: Carol-Anthems (3) for Chorus; Here is the little door; John Tavener: Fear and rejoice o people, for chorus; A Hymn to the Mother of God; Christopher Robinson: Unto us is born a son, ...
Performers: Farrington, Iain; St. John's College Choir, Cambridge
Conductors: Robinson, Christopher
Ensemble: St. John's College Choir, Cambridge

"The magnificent choral sound of the Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, is well documented in their numerous recordings...The sound is homogenous, controlled, and a...continue...
This collection of Christmas music, sung by the St. John's College Choir, Cambridge, conducted by Christopher Robinson, consists largely of modern British works. Totus tuus, by Henryk Górecki, is...continue...