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Aside from Elgar’s fascinating and obligatory Falstaff composed in 1913 (a Symphonic Study according to the partition, but in reality a symphonic poem in the grand tradition of Strauss— about whom Elgar probably thought when he wrote his masterpiece, and the rather present solo cello cannot help but remind us of Strauss’ Don Quixote, composed sixteen years earlier), the album distinguishes itself by a few melodies with orchestra from the same Elgar, a repertoire unfortunately too often neglected and yet of breathtaking beauty (we hear, in a pinch, the Sea Pictures performed from time to time, but that’s all folks). And when you know that it’s the now very famous baritone Roderick Williams on the mic, we can only applaud the initiative of Andrew Davis and the BBC Philharmonic to feature these splendors once again. Elgar proves to us here that, far from just being a great master of large symphonic-vocal soundscapes in the form of oratorio (we obviously think about The Dream of Gerontius, The Apostles and The Music Makers), he handles the miniature with genius. Roderick Williams, one of the most beautiful voices of today’s British scene, grasps these rarities with a joy that is as rare as these pieces. The album closes on a hilarious wink, the Smoking Cantata, a cantata with a ginormous orchestration but that lasts… only 49 seconds, and whose text is limited to: “Kindly, Kindly, kindly do not smoke in the hall or staircase”. It’s the best British humor!
Qobuz technical commentary on sound quality
The sound quality for this wonderful orchestration is refined; the level ratios are well-judged; and the distances between the consoles are just right, in this airy piece of mixing that renders the lines exceptionally clear. Clear and enveloping reverberation never hides the discourse: the result is a rare evenness between the different families within the orchestra. The tutti certainly aren’t lacking any liveliness, thanks to the remarkably assured dynamic, and when the percussion gets going we discover a beautifully-proportioned hall, which gives the sound room to develop without constraints. Without falling into the very (too?) popular trap of ultra-proximity, and because the acoustics allow it, Chandos has produced a mix which really respects the score, the performance, and the sound scene... what a relief! © SM/Qobuz
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Falstaff, op. 68 (Edward Elgar)
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
Three Songs, Op. 59 (Edward Elgar)
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Roderick Williams, MainArtist, BaritoneVocals
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Roderick Williams, MainArtist, BaritoneVocals
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Roderick Williams, MainArtist, BaritoneVocals
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
Two Songs, Op. 60 (Edward Elgar)
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Roderick Williams, MainArtist, BaritoneVocals
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Roderick Williams, MainArtist, BaritoneVocals
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
Incidental Music to Grania and Diarmid, Op. 42 (Edward Elgar)
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Roderick Williams, MainArtist, BaritoneVocals
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Roderick Williams, MainArtist, BaritoneVocals
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Roderick Williams, MainArtist, BaritoneVocals
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Roderick Williams, MainArtist, BaritoneVocals
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Roderick Williams, MainArtist, BaritoneVocals
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
Albumbeschreibung
Aside from Elgar’s fascinating and obligatory Falstaff composed in 1913 (a Symphonic Study according to the partition, but in reality a symphonic poem in the grand tradition of Strauss— about whom Elgar probably thought when he wrote his masterpiece, and the rather present solo cello cannot help but remind us of Strauss’ Don Quixote, composed sixteen years earlier), the album distinguishes itself by a few melodies with orchestra from the same Elgar, a repertoire unfortunately too often neglected and yet of breathtaking beauty (we hear, in a pinch, the Sea Pictures performed from time to time, but that’s all folks). And when you know that it’s the now very famous baritone Roderick Williams on the mic, we can only applaud the initiative of Andrew Davis and the BBC Philharmonic to feature these splendors once again. Elgar proves to us here that, far from just being a great master of large symphonic-vocal soundscapes in the form of oratorio (we obviously think about The Dream of Gerontius, The Apostles and The Music Makers), he handles the miniature with genius. Roderick Williams, one of the most beautiful voices of today’s British scene, grasps these rarities with a joy that is as rare as these pieces. The album closes on a hilarious wink, the Smoking Cantata, a cantata with a ginormous orchestration but that lasts… only 49 seconds, and whose text is limited to: “Kindly, Kindly, kindly do not smoke in the hall or staircase”. It’s the best British humor!
Qobuz technical commentary on sound quality
The sound quality for this wonderful orchestration is refined; the level ratios are well-judged; and the distances between the consoles are just right, in this airy piece of mixing that renders the lines exceptionally clear. Clear and enveloping reverberation never hides the discourse: the result is a rare evenness between the different families within the orchestra. The tutti certainly aren’t lacking any liveliness, thanks to the remarkably assured dynamic, and when the percussion gets going we discover a beautifully-proportioned hall, which gives the sound room to develop without constraints. Without falling into the very (too?) popular trap of ultra-proximity, and because the acoustics allow it, Chandos has produced a mix which really respects the score, the performance, and the sound scene... what a relief! © SM/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 23 track(s)
- Total length: 01:14:12
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Sir Andrew Davis BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Roderick Williams
- Composer: Edward Elgar
- Label: Chandos
- Genre: Klassiek Symfonische muziek Symfonieën
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
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