Master of Orchestral Texture

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1Paris: The Song of a Great City
producer:
John H. West (classical engineer/producer)
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1991-06-01 until 1991-06-03)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1991-06-01 until 1991-06-03)
balance engineer:
Mike Hatch (engineer/editor) (from 1991-06-01 until 1991-06-03)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool (from 1991-06-01 until 1991-06-03)
recording of:
Paris, a Nightpiece: The Song of a Great City, RT vi/14 (from 1991-06-01 until 1991-06-03)
composer:
Frederick Delius (English composer) (from 1899 until 1900)
Frederick Delius21:54
2Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Introduction
producer:
Andrew Keener (engineer/editor/producer)
organ:
David Bell (organist) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13, on 1985-03-13)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Sir Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (on 1985-03-13)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (on 1985-03-13)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: Theme (Andante) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:32
3Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation I (C.A.E.)
producer:
Andrew Keener (engineer/editor/producer)
organ:
David Bell (organist) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13, on 1985-03-13)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Sir Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (on 1985-03-13)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (on 1985-03-13)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: I. C.A.E. (L’istesso tempo) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Caroline Alice Elgar (English author, married to Edward Elgar)
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:58
4Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation II (H.D.S.-P.)
producer:
Andrew Keener (engineer/editor/producer)
organ:
David Bell (organist) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13, on 1985-03-13)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Sir Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (on 1985-03-13)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (on 1985-03-13)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: II. H.D.S-P. (Allegro) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Hew David Steuart Powell
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:44
5Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation III (R.B.T.)
producer:
Andrew Keener (engineer/editor/producer)
organ:
David Bell (organist) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13, on 1985-03-13)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Sir Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (on 1985-03-13)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (on 1985-03-13)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: III. R.B.T. (Allegretto) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Richard Baxter Townshend
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:25
6Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation IV (W.M.B.)
producer:
Andrew Keener (engineer/editor/producer)
organ:
David Bell (organist) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13, on 1985-03-13)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Sir Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (on 1985-03-13)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (on 1985-03-13)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: IV. W.M.B. (Allegro di molto) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
William Meath Baker
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:30
7Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation V (R.P.A.)
producer:
Andrew Keener (engineer/editor/producer)
organ:
David Bell (organist) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13, on 1985-03-13)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Sir Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (on 1985-03-13)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (on 1985-03-13)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: V. R.P.A. (Moderato) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Richard Penrose Arnold
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar2:02
8Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation VI (Ysobel)
producer:
Andrew Keener (engineer/editor/producer)
organ:
David Bell (organist) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13, on 1985-03-13)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Sir Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (on 1985-03-13)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (on 1985-03-13)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VI. Ysobel (Andantino) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Isabel Fitton
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:10
9Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation VII (Troyte)
producer:
Andrew Keener (engineer/editor/producer)
organ:
David Bell (organist) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13, on 1985-03-13)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Sir Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (on 1985-03-13)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (on 1985-03-13)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VII. Troyte (Presto) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Arthur Troyte Griffith
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:54
10Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation VIII (W.N.)
producer:
Andrew Keener (engineer/editor/producer)
organ:
David Bell (organist) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13, on 1985-03-13)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Sir Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (on 1985-03-13)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (on 1985-03-13)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VIII. W.N. (Allegretto) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Winifred Norbury
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:46
11Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation IX (Nimrod)
producer:
Andrew Keener (engineer/editor/producer)
organ:
David Bell (organist) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13, on 1985-03-13)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Sir Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (on 1985-03-13)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (on 1985-03-13)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: IX. Nimrod (Adagio) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
publisher:
Sir Edward Elgar (dec’d) (Edward Elgar, composer)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Augustus J. Jaeger
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar4:19
12Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation X (Intermezzo: Dorabella)
producer:
Andrew Keener (engineer/editor/producer)
organ:
David Bell (organist) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13, on 1985-03-13)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Sir Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (on 1985-03-13)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (on 1985-03-13)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: X. Intermezzo: Dorabella (Allegretto) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Dora Penny
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar2:35
13Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation XI (G.R.S.)
producer:
Andrew Keener (engineer/editor/producer)
organ:
David Bell (organist) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13, on 1985-03-13)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Sir Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (on 1985-03-13)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (on 1985-03-13)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XI. G.R.S. (Allegro di molto) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
George Robertson Sinclair
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:55
14Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation XII (B.G.N.)
producer:
Andrew Keener (engineer/editor/producer)
organ:
David Bell (organist) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13, on 1985-03-13)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Sir Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (on 1985-03-13)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (on 1985-03-13)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XII. B.G.N. (Andante) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Basil George Nevinson
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar2:51
15Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation XIII (Romanza: ***)
producer:
Andrew Keener (engineer/editor/producer)
organ:
David Bell (organist) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13, on 1985-03-13)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Sir Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (on 1985-03-13)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (on 1985-03-13)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XIII. Romanza (Moderato) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Lady Mary Lygon
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar2:52
16Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 “Enigma”: Variation XIV (E.D.U.)
producer:
Andrew Keener (engineer/editor/producer)
organ:
David Bell (organist) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13, on 1985-03-13)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Sir Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (on 1985-03-13)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (on 1985-03-13)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XIV. Finale: E.D.U. (Allegro) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar4:54
17The Merrymakers: Miniature Overture
producer:
Brian B. Culverhouse (classical producer and engineer, active from 1960s)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
recording of:
The Merrymakers (A Miniature Overture) (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
composer:
Eric Coates (composer)
Eric Coates4:35
18Summer Days: Suite
producer:
Brian B. Culverhouse (classical producer and engineer, active from 1960s)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
recording of:
Summer Days (for orchestra) (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
composer:
Eric Coates (composer) (in 1918)
Eric Coates4:07
19By the Sleepy Lagoon
producer:
Brian B. Culverhouse (classical producer and engineer, active from 1960s)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
recording of:
By the Sleepy Lagoon (BBC Desert Island Discs theme) (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
lyricist:
Jack Lawrence (US songwriter) (in 1940)
composer:
Eric Coates (composer) (in 1930)
Eric Coates3:10
20The Three Bears: Phantasy
producer:
Brian B. Culverhouse (classical producer and engineer, active from 1960s)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
recording of:
The Three Bears (from 1956-05-23 until 1956-05-24)
composer:
Eric Coates (composer) (in 1926)
Eric Coates9:20
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