Sir Edward Elgar: Symphony No. 2 - Sir Colin Davis / London Symphony Orchestra
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Composer: Sir Edward ElgarConductor: Sir Colin Davis
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
Edition: Music CD
Format: Import, Live
CD Release Date: 2002-05-14
Music Label: Lso Live UK
Soundtracks:
- Allegro vivace e nobilimente
- Larghetto
- Rondo: Presto
- Moderato e maestoso
Free Music Notes for Sir Edward Elgar: Symphony No. 2 - Sir Colin Davis / London Symphony Orchestra
Free Music Review: Life Enhancing
Hit: 5 Stars
This is an unusually well engineered CD for the LSO Live series, given its recording locale in London's then unrefurbished Barbican Center. The sound is close up and exquisitely detailed. This has the disadvantage of capturing some rather off the cuff playing from the LSO, and Colin Davis's frequent vocalizations. I remember Davis saying that he was disappointed in one of his early heroes, Wilhelm Kempff, who refused to perform a second time with Davis because the conductor sang. You may feel on hearing this CD that Kempff had a point. The strongest parts of Davis's reading are in the quieter music. Almost anybody can bring off the big climactic parts of this work, but it takes great skill to weave together the softer strands of the piece, especially in the first movement. This is certainly one of my favorite recordings of the work, although if you can accept less than digital sound my preference would be for the 1964 Barbirolli version and Adrian Boult's first recording on 78s.
Sir Edward Elgar: Symphony No. 2 - Sir Colin Davis / London Symphony Orchestra Poster
This is a work that can all too often seem relentlessly grumpy, but Sir Colin Davis, leading a performance taped live in London in October 2001, manages to bring it to life. The first movement's opening is far more muscular than we're used to, and this makes the overall ethereal mood all the more noticeable. The very British Larghetto, while still heavy, has a forward propulsion that defines this performance's outlook in general. The third movement's huge, scary climax is particularly welcome after the gentle flute and harp interlude. And the finale, taken quickly, flows beautifully toward its sustained closing chord. This is a moody work, and Davis and the LSO catch all the changes, while somehow making the entire work seem more vital than many other performances. The sound is good, but the volume level needs to be turned up. And at mid-price, this is a very good buy. --Robert LevineClassical Music CDs
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