℗ 2007 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd
| Released | June 5, 2007 |
| Duration | 47m 50s |
| Record Label | LSO Live |
| Genre | Classical |
Elgar: Enigma Variations, Introduction & Allegro
London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
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Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, "Enigma": Theme - Andante
Sir Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis |
1:25 | |||
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Enigma Variations
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Variation I. C.A.E - L'istesso tempo
Sir Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis |
1:54 | |||
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Variation II. H.D.S-P - Allegro
Sir Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis |
0:45 | |||
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Variation III. R.B.T - Allegretto
Sir Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis |
1:35 | |||
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Variation IV. W.M.B - Allegro di molto
Sir Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis |
0:30 | |||
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Variation V. R.P.A - Moderato
Sir Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis |
2:09 | |||
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Variation VI. Ysobel - Andantino
Sir Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis |
1:37 | |||
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Variation VII. Troyte - Presto
Sir Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis |
1:03 | |||
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Variation VIII. W.N - Allegretto
Sir Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis |
1:53 | |||
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Variation IX. Nimrod - Adagio
Sir Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis |
4:24 | |||
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X. Intermezzo - Dorabella - Allegretto
Sir Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis |
2:50 | |||
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Variation XI. G.R.S - Allegro di molto
Sir Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis |
1:02 | |||
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Variation XII. B.G.N - Andante
Sir Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis |
3:11 | |||
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Variation XIII. Romanza (***) - Moderato
Sir Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis |
3:13 | |||
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Variation XIV. E.D.U - Allegro
Sir Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis |
5:31 | |||
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Introduction and Allegro for Strings, Op. 47
Sir Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis |
14:48 | |||
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Digital Booklet
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"... a great orchestra clearly enjoying itself in the company of a conductor it likes and respects and playing music that is in its blood."
- Wondering Sound
"Four Stars ... Davis is marvellous at bringing out the subtleties of Elgar's orchestration ... an absolutely first-rate recording of wonderfully natural depth and presence."
- BBC Music Magazine
"... Davis and the ever-excellent London Symphony Orchestra show Elgar off in his best possible light. Sensitive in the dazzlingly evocative Nimrod, nimble in the sprightly Introduction and Allegro, this is a testament to indulging in a little bit of patriotism."
- Classic FM
The Variations on an Original Theme, or 'Enigma' as it is commonly known, brought Elgar overnight fame when it appeared in 1899. The music is glorious from start to finish, especially in the serene Nimrod. Each variation is given a cryptic title referring to one of Elgar's friends, although the overall enigma behind the original theme has never been deciphered.
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – LSO Live Studio Masters
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -9.12 -18.64 to -0.19 | -31.21 -43.33 to -19.93 | -27.29 -40.20 to -16.10 | 13 9 to 15 | |
| 1 | Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, "Enigma": Theme - Andante | -16.46 | -36.55 | -32.5 | 11 |
| 2 | Variation I. C.A.E - L'istesso tempo | -3.35 | -29.19 | -24.5 | 13 |
| 3 | Variation II. H.D.S-P - Allegro | -15.35 | -37.68 | -33.9 | 9 |
| 4 | Variation III. R.B.T - Allegretto | -12.35 | -34.05 | -29.9 | 13 |
| 5 | Variation IV. W.M.B - Allegro di molto | -1.32 | -19.93 | -16.1 | 11 |
| 6 | Variation V. R.P.A - Moderato | -12.52 | -34.07 | -31.2 | 12 |
| 7 | Variation VI. Ysobel - Andantino | -13.89 | -37.71 | -34.3 | 13 |
| 8 | Variation VII. Troyte - Presto | -0.40 | -21.93 | -19.3 | 14 |
| 9 | Variation VIII. W.N - Allegretto | -14.54 | -35.48 | -31.8 | 12 |
| 10 | Variation IX. Nimrod - Adagio | -2.52 | -27.10 | -22.2 | 13 |
| 11 | X. Intermezzo - Dorabella - Allegretto | -18.64 | -43.33 | -40.2 | 14 |
| 12 | Variation XI. G.R.S - Allegro di molto | -0.19 | -21.86 | -17.8 | 14 |
| 13 | Variation XII. B.G.N - Andante | -11.00 | -34.99 | -30.6 | 12 |
| 14 | Variation XIII. Romanza (***) - Moderato | -6.81 | -33.23 | -27.8 | 14 |
| 15 | Variation XIV. E.D.U - Allegro | 0.00 | -22.04 | -18.2 | 15 |
| 16 | Introduction and Allegro for Strings, Op. 47 | -7.43 | -30.15 | -26.3 | 14 |