℗ 2015 Hallé Concerts Society
Elgar Sea Pictures
Alice Coote, Hallé, Sir Mark Elder
Available in 44.1 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC audio formats
Sea Pictures, Op. 37 |
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1 |
No. 1, Sea Slumber-Song Sir Edward Elgar; Alice Coote; Hallé; Sir Mark Elder |
5:18 | |||
2 |
No. 2, In Haven (Capri) Sir Edward Elgar; Alice Coote; Hallé; Sir Mark Elder |
1:44 | |||
3 |
No. 3, Sabbath Morning at Sea Sir Edward Elgar; Alice Coote; Hallé; Sir Mark Elder |
5:50 | |||
4 |
No. 4, Where Corals Lie Sir Edward Elgar; Alice Coote; Hallé; Sir Mark Elder |
4:00 | |||
5 |
No. 5, The Swimmer Sir Edward Elgar; Alice Coote; Hallé; Sir Mark Elder |
5:51 | |||
6 |
Polonia, Op. 76 Sir Edward Elgar; Hallé; Sir Mark Elder |
13:16 | |||
Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39 |
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7 |
March No. 1 in D Major Sir Edward Elgar; Hallé; Sir Mark Elder |
6:15 | |||
8 |
March No. 2 in A Minor Sir Edward Elgar; Hallé; Sir Mark Elder |
5:18 | |||
9 |
March No. 3 in C Minor Sir Edward Elgar; Hallé; Sir Mark Elder |
5:51 | |||
10 |
March No. 4 in G Major Sir Edward Elgar; Hallé; Sir Mark Elder |
4:53 | |||
11 |
March No. 5 in C Major Sir Edward Elgar; Hallé; Sir Mark Elder |
6:13 | |||
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Total Playing Time 64:29
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"the selling point of the discs is likely to be Alice Coote’s velvety smooth singing of Sea Pictures. Her performance is very restrained, trance-like almost in the first couple of songs – other mezzos find much more emotional depth in the cycle – but its coolness does make a nice contrast with Elder’s account of the five Pomp and Circumstance Marches, in which he and the orchestra keep their swagger just within decent limits."
- Andrew Clements, The Guardian
This Sir Mark Elder led Hallé performance sees Elgar's Sea Pircutres paired with his Pomp and Circumstance Marches and the less-known Polonia, a 13-minute symphonic prelude in recognition of the Polish contribution to the allied effort in World War I. Mezzo Alice Coote is a particular highlight on Sea Pictures, bringing a warmth and depth to her interpretation that demonstrates her intellect and musicality.
- Andrew Clements, The Guardian
This Sir Mark Elder led Hallé performance sees Elgar's Sea Pircutres paired with his Pomp and Circumstance Marches and the less-known Polonia, a 13-minute symphonic prelude in recognition of the Polish contribution to the allied effort in World War I. Mezzo Alice Coote is a particular highlight on Sea Pictures, bringing a warmth and depth to her interpretation that demonstrates her intellect and musicality.
44.1 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Halle Concerts Society Studio Masters