Sir Adrian Boult: A Musical Legacy, Vol. 2 London Philharmonic Orchestra & Sir Adrian Boult

• Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827): Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica":
• 1 Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": I. Allegro con brio 15:35
• 2 Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre. Adagio assai 13:05
• 3 Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace – Trio 06:04
• 4 Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": IV. Finale. Allegro molto – Poco Andante – Presto 12:26
• Max Bruch (1838 - 1920):
• 5 Kol Nidrei, Op. 47 13:09
• Ernst von Dohnányi (1877 - 1960): Variations on a Nursery Song, Op. 25:
• 6 Variations on a Nursery Song, Op. 25: Introduction. Maestoso 03:25
• 7 Variations on a Nursery Song, Op. 25: Theme. Allegro 00:57
• 8 Variations on a Nursery Song, Op. 25: I. Poco più mosso 00:31
• 9 Variations on a Nursery Song, Op. 25: II. Risoluto 00:30
• 10 Variations on a Nursery Song, Op. 25: III. L'istesso tempo 01:23
• 11 Variations on a Nursery Song, Op. 25: IV. Molto meno mosso (Allegretto moderato) 01:08
• 12 Variations on a Nursery Song, Op. 25: V. Più mosso 00:56
• 13 Variations on a Nursery Song, Op. 25: VI. Ancora più mosso (Allegro) 00:38
• 14 Variations on a Nursery Song, Op. 25: VII. Walzer (Tempo Giusto) 01:59
• 15 Variations on a Nursery Song, Op. 25: VIII. Alla marcia (Allegro moderato) 01:31
• 16 Variations on a Nursery Song, Op. 25: IX. Presto 01:41
• 17 Variations on a Nursery Song, Op. 25: X. Passacaglia (Adagio non troppo) 03:05
• 18 Variations on a Nursery Song, Op. 25: XI. Choral (Maestoso) 01:31
• 19 Variations on a Nursery Song, Op. 25: Finale fugato (Allegro vivace) 03:10
• Total Runtime 01:22:44

Info for Sir Adrian Boult: A Musical Legacy, Vol. 2

From his tenure as Principal Conductor (1950-57) to his retirement in 1978, this five-disc boxed set celebrates the long association between distinguished conductor Sir Adrian Boult and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. These recordings showcase Boult as a conductor of not only the classics, but contemporary music, ballet music and music by composers of his own country.

London Philharmonic Orchestra
Sir Adrian Boult, conductor

Sir Adrian Boult
(1889-1983) spoke these words in a broadcast talk in February 1947. As a performer he exemplified the supreme professional. With a baton technique second to none, Boult's greatest achievement was the formation of the BBC Symphony Orchestra in 1930 and its subsequent development into a world-class ensemble by the end of that decade. The sheer range of music played during his time with the BBC remains extraordinary, including many world and British premieres. Unceremoniously dumped by the BBC at the mandatory retiring age of 60, Sir Adrian then worked with the London Philharmonic Orchestra in the 1950s. For the last 30 years of his life he served as a guest conductor, except for a single year in Birmingham. Boult was knighted in 1937 and made a Companion of Honour in 1969. He retired in 1979.

In musical and general education the conductor must be unusually well equipped. He must have a great deal of musical knowledge; and I don't just mean of orchestral scores. He must also have a working knowledge of all instruments with which he is to come in contact, including the human voice. (Sir Adrian Boult)

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