℗ 2016 SOMM Recordings
Released | September 30, 2016 |
Duration | 4h 36m 21s |
Record Label | SOMM Recordings |
Catalogue No. | SOMMCD261-64 |
Genre | Classical (Concertos) |
Elgar Remastered by Lani Spahr
Various Artists, Edward Elgar
Available in 44.1 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC audio formats
Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85
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1.1
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I. Adagio - Moderato
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
7:10 | |||
1.2
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II. Allegro molto
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:26 | |||
1.3
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III. Adagio
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:05 | |||
1.4
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IV. Allegro ma non troppo
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
9:27 | |||
Cockaigne, Op. 40 "In London Town"
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1.5
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Overture (mono)
Edward Elgar; BBC Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
8:41 | |||
1.6
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Overture (stereo)
Edward Elgar; BBC Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:58 | |||
The Kingdom, Op. 51
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1.7
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Prelude (mono)
Edward Elgar; BBC Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:07 | |||
1.8
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Prelude (stereo)
Edward Elgar; BBC Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:39 | |||
1.9
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Rosemary
Edward Elgar; BBC Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
3:38 | |||
3 Characteristic Pieces, Op. 10
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1.10
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No. 1. Mazurka
Edward Elgar; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
3:21 | |||
1.11
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May Song
Edward Elgar; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
3:51 | |||
1.12
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Serenade lyrique
Edward Elgar; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:20 | |||
The Wand of Youth Suite No. 2, Op. 1b
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1.13
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I. March
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
3:57 | |||
1.14
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O God our help in ages past
William Croft; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:20 | |||
Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85 (Alternative Take 1)
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2.1
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II. Lento - Allegro molto
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:31 | |||
2.2
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III. Adagio
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:02 | |||
2.3
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IV. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro ma non troppo
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
9:19 | |||
Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85 (Alternative Take 2)
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2.4
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II. Lento - Allegro molto
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:29 | |||
2.5
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III. Adagio
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
3:58 | |||
2.6
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IV. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro ma non troppo
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
5:00 | |||
Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85
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2.7
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II. Lento - Allegro molto (alternative take 4) (stereo
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:45 | |||
2.8
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II. Lento - Allegro molto (alternative take 5) (stereo)
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:35 | |||
Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85 (Alternative Take 3)
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2.9
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I. Adagio - Moderato
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
7:00 | |||
2.10
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II. Lento - Allegro molto
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:26 | |||
2.11
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III. Adagio
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:06 | |||
Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85 (Alternative Take 4)
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2.12
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I. Adagio - Moderato
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
3:58 | |||
2.13
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II. Lento - Allegro molto
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
3:51 | |||
2.14
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III. Adagio
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
3:52 | |||
2.15
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IV. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro ma non troppo
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:04 | |||
Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85
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2.16
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III. Adagio (private disc)
Edward Elgar; Beatrice Harrison; Princess Victoria H.R.H. |
3:22 | |||
Symphony No. 1 in A Flat Major, Op. 55
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3.1
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I. Andante - Allegro
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
17:16 | |||
3.2
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II. Allegro molto
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
7:25 | |||
3.3
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III. Adagio
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
10:17 | |||
3.4
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IV. Lento - Allegro
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
11:22 | |||
Symphony No. 2 in E Flat Major, Op. 63
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3.5
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III. Rondo (mono)
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:20 | |||
Violin Concerto in B Minor, Op. 61
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3.6
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I. Allegro
Edward Elgar; Yehudi Menuhin; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:45 | |||
3.7
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II. Andante
Edward Elgar; Yehudi Menuhin; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
3:58 | |||
3.8
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III. Allegro molto -
Edward Elgar; Yehudi Menuhin; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:43 | |||
3.9
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III. Cadenza (accompagnata: Lento) - Allegro molto
Edward Elgar; Yehudi Menuhin; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
3:57 | |||
3.10
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Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, "Enigma": Variation 5: R. P. A. - Variation 6: Ysobel - Variation 7: Troyte (unissued mono alternative takes)
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:32 | |||
Caractacus, Op. 35
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4.1
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Triumphal March
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Lawrance Collingwood |
6:52 | |||
4.2
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Woodland Interlude
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Lawrance Collingwood |
1:52 | |||
4.3
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Enfants d'un reve (Dream Children), Op. 43 (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono)
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Lawrance Collingwood |
2:46 | |||
4.4
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Rosemary (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono)
Edward Elgar; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
3:43 | |||
4.5
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Serenade lyrique (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono)
Edward Elgar; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:16 | |||
Severn Suite, Op. 87
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4.6
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II. Toccata. Tournament (version for orchestra) (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono)
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:03 | |||
3 Characteristic Pieces, Op. 10
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4.7
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No. 1. Mazurka (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono)
Edward Elgar; New Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
3:18 | |||
The Wand of Youth, Suite No. 1, Op. 1a
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4.8
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V. Fairy Pipers
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:11 | |||
4.9
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III. Minuet
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
2:12 | |||
4.10
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IV. Sun Dance
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
2:27 | |||
The Wand of Youth, Suite No. 2, Op. 1b
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4.11
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V. The Tame Bear
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
2:12 | |||
4.12
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VI. The Wild Bears
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
2:16 | |||
4.13
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II. The Little Bells
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
2:32 | |||
4.14
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III. Moths and Butterflies
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
2:24 | |||
4.15
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II. The Little Bells (take 2)
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
2:30 | |||
4.16
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III. Moths and Butterflies (take 2)
Edward Elgar; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
2:05 | |||
The Banner of St. George, Op. 33
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4.17
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It comes from the misty ages (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono)
Edward Elgar; Philharmonic Festival Choir; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
4:38 | |||
4.18
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National Anthem: God Save the King (arr. by E. Elgar) (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono)
Anonymous; Edward Elgar; Philharmonic Festival Choir; London Symphony Orchestra; Edward Elgar |
3:11 | |||
Digital Booklet
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"... there is a freshness to the sound that is attractive ... congratulations to all concerned, especially Lani Spahr, for this intriguing and invaluable issue, for which Elgarians everywhere have much cause to celebrate."
- ClassicalSource.com
"Four Stars ... (this) set takes the (Elgar) story deeper by remastering unused takes from major recordings. Lani Spahr is the technical genius behind the project ... there are many versions of parts of the Cello Concerto and other smaller works, while the sheer impact of the First Symphony in all its cleaned-up detail is overwhelming. Most touching of all is a piano and cello slow movement in which the accompanist is George V’s sister, Princess Victoria."
- The Guardian
This extensive four disc set contains test pressings from Elgar’s private library with stereo reconstructions and original performances. For the project, award-winning audio restoration engineer, writer and producer Lani Spahr selected hitherto unheard recordings, virtually the complete 1928 studio sessions of the Cello Concerto with Beatrice Harrison as well as many unused takes of major orchestral works and famous miniatures. This compilation provides an insight into the sessions themselves with astonishing sound, revealing a new depth not only to the existing releases but to the miniatures and, most significantly, the Cello Concerto and the Symphony No. 1 assembled from test pressings. Spahr's tenacity and restless, searching spirit allows these unique performances to be enjoyed in sonic quality unimaginable to Elgar and those who made the recordings more than 80 years ago.
44.1 kHz / 24-bit PCM – SOMM Recordings Studio Masters
This album is a high-resolution digital transfer of material originating from an analogue recording. It may contain noise, distortion or other artifacts, and may also contain audio which is limited in bandwidth and dynamic range, due to the technology available at the time of its original creation. As such, it is offered as a high-resolution documentation of a historical release. Disc 1, Tracks 5, 7 – contains monophonic material - i.e., both channels are identical Disc 3, Tracks 1 - 10 – contains monophonic material - i.e., both channels are identical Disc 4, Tracks 1 - 18 – contains monophonic material - i.e., both channels are identical
This album is a high-resolution digital transfer of material originating from an analogue recording. It may contain noise, distortion or other artifacts, and may also contain audio which is limited in bandwidth and dynamic range, due to the technology available at the time of its original creation. As such, it is offered as a high-resolution documentation of a historical release. Disc 1, Tracks 5, 7 – contains monophonic material - i.e., both channels are identical Disc 3, Tracks 1 - 10 – contains monophonic material - i.e., both channels are identical Disc 4, Tracks 1 - 18 – contains monophonic material - i.e., both channels are identical
Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -2.94 -8.70 to -0.02 | -26.69 -33.14 to -17.96 | -23.24 -30.30 to -14.70 | 14 10 to 17 | |
1.1 | I. Adagio - Moderato | -2.93 | -28.10 | -24.8 | 15 |
1.2 | II. Allegro molto | -2.24 | -28.45 | -25.1 | 16 |
1.3 | III. Adagio | -8.24 | -30.61 | -27.2 | 13 |
1.4 | IV. Allegro ma non troppo | -2.38 | -28.35 | -25.0 | 16 |
1.5 | Overture (mono) | -0.50 | -22.14 | -17.6 | 12 |
1.6 | Overture (stereo) | -1.46 | -22.03 | -18.3 | 13 |
1.7 | Prelude (mono) | -0.08 | -18.89 | -15.3 | 10 |
1.8 | Prelude (stereo) | -1.02 | -22.28 | -18.4 | 12 |
1.9 | Rosemary | -6.63 | -26.29 | -22.9 | 12 |
1.10 | No. 1. Mazurka | -0.02 | -23.03 | -19.0 | 14 |
1.11 | May Song | -6.14 | -26.54 | -23.2 | 12 |
1.12 | Serenade lyrique | -5.72 | -26.33 | -22.9 | 12 |
1.13 | I. March | -2.12 | -22.56 | -20.0 | 13 |
1.14 | O God our help in ages past | -0.27 | -17.96 | -14.7 | 11 |
2.1 | II. Lento - Allegro molto | -3.60 | -29.38 | -25.7 | 17 |
2.2 | III. Adagio | -8.70 | -32.70 | -29.4 | 15 |
2.3 | IV. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro ma non troppo | -2.69 | -28.19 | -24.5 | 15 |
2.4 | II. Lento - Allegro molto | -3.09 | -29.93 | -26.2 | 17 |
2.5 | III. Adagio | -8.55 | -31.80 | -28.8 | 13 |
2.6 | IV. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro ma non troppo | -2.10 | -24.91 | -21.7 | 14 |
2.7 | II. Lento - Allegro molto (alternative take 4) (stereo | -3.95 | -29.27 | -25.7 | 16 |
2.8 | II. Lento - Allegro molto (alternative take 5) (stereo) | -2.00 | -28.13 | -24.6 | 17 |
2.9 | I. Adagio - Moderato | -1.68 | -28.44 | -25.1 | |
2.10 | II. Lento - Allegro molto | -2.42 | -31.25 | -27.6 | |
2.11 | III. Adagio | -1.43 | -30.14 | -26.6 | |
2.12 | I. Adagio - Moderato | -3.09 | -28.34 | -25.0 | |
2.13 | II. Lento - Allegro molto | -3.30 | -30.69 | -27.6 | |
2.14 | III. Adagio | -4.71 | -30.82 | -27.5 | |
2.15 | IV. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro ma non troppo | -3.10 | -27.21 | -24.1 | |
2.16 | III. Adagio (private disc) | -2.29 | -30.58 | -25.9 | |
3.1 | I. Andante - Allegro | -0.07 | -25.19 | -20.7 | |
3.2 | II. Allegro molto | -0.08 | -24.87 | -21.6 | |
3.3 | III. Adagio | -1.34 | -25.99 | -22.9 | |
3.4 | IV. Lento - Allegro | -0.08 | -23.91 | -19.7 | |
3.5 | III. Rondo (mono) | -0.77 | -24.46 | -20.7 | |
3.6 | I. Allegro | -1.00 | -26.66 | -22.7 | |
3.7 | II. Andante | -1.46 | -24.51 | -21.0 | |
3.8 | III. Allegro molto - | -1.53 | -27.42 | -23.7 | |
3.9 | III. Cadenza (accompagnata: Lento) - Allegro molto | -1.34 | -26.62 | -23.0 | |
3.10 | Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, "Enigma": Variation 5: R. P. A. - Variation 6: Ysobel - Variation 7: Troyte (unissued mono alternative takes) | -1.84 | -25.86 | -22.3 | |
4.1 | Triumphal March | -0.10 | -23.83 | -20.5 | |
4.2 | Woodland Interlude | -4.30 | -26.99 | -23.6 | |
4.3 | Enfants d'un reve (Dream Children), Op. 43 (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono) | -6.96 | -28.65 | -25.6 | |
4.4 | Rosemary (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono) | -6.88 | -28.63 | -25.3 | |
4.5 | Serenade lyrique (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono) | -7.49 | -30.34 | -27.2 | |
4.6 | II. Toccata. Tournament (version for orchestra) (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono) | -0.10 | -23.16 | -19.0 | |
4.7 | No. 1. Mazurka (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono) | -4.30 | -27.89 | -23.2 | |
4.8 | V. Fairy Pipers | -5.96 | -30.28 | -27.9 | |
4.9 | III. Minuet | -2.53 | -25.18 | -22.0 | |
4.10 | IV. Sun Dance | -0.11 | -25.68 | -22.0 | |
4.11 | V. The Tame Bear | -0.86 | -23.20 | -20.5 | |
4.12 | VI. The Wild Bears | -0.12 | -19.83 | -16.5 | |
4.13 | II. The Little Bells | -3.62 | -27.67 | -24.6 | |
4.14 | III. Moths and Butterflies | -8.30 | -33.14 | -30.3 | |
4.15 | II. The Little Bells (take 2) | -3.13 | -26.79 | -24.1 | |
4.16 | III. Moths and Butterflies (take 2) | -6.39 | -30.67 | -28.1 | |
4.17 | It comes from the misty ages (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono) | -1.95 | -22.14 | -19.3 | |
4.18 | National Anthem: God Save the King (arr. by E. Elgar) (unissued mono alternative takes) (mono) | -1.25 | -22.88 | -19.5 |