Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
Episode 4 of 5: The Apostles

As Elgar headed towards his 50th birthday, he took up cycling and started work on a major new choral project. Presented by Donald Macleod.

Elgar emerged onto the scene at a time when Britain was still described as 'a land without music'. He played a central role in reviving this country's musical reputation, and his success won him fame, honours and a place at the heart of the cultural establishment. Nevertheless, he cast himself as an outsider throughout his long career.
 [bad word] (in London town), Op. 40
English Symphony Orchestra
William Boughton, conductor

The Apostles: (Excerpt from Part 2)
Rebecca Evans, soprano
Alice Coote, mezzo-soprano
Paul Groves, tenor
Jacques Imbrailo, baritone
David Kempster, baritone
Brindley Sherratt, bass
The Halle Orchestra, Choir and Youth Choir
Sir Mark Elder, conductor

In the South "Alassio"
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Richard Hickox, conductor

Love, Op18, No 2
The Finzi Singers
Paul Spicer, director.

00:00
Edward Elgar [bad word] (In London Town) - Overture Op.40
Orchestra: English String Orchestra
Conductor: William Boughton

00:03
Edward Elgar [bad word] (In London Town) - Overture Op.40
Orchestra: English String Orchestra
Conductor: William Boughton

00:18
Edward Elgar
The Apostles Op.49
Singer: Rebecca Evans
Singer: Paul Groves
Singer: Jacques Imbrailo
Singer: David Kempster
Singer: Brindley Sherratt
Choir: Hallé Youth Choir
Choir: Hallé Choir
Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra
Conductor: Sir Mark Elder

00:21
Edward Elgar
The Apostles Op.49
Singer: Rebecca Evans
Singer: Paul Groves
Singer: Jacques Imbrailo
Singer: David Kempster
Singer: Brindley Sherratt
Choir: Hallé Youth Choir
Choir: Hallé Choir
Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra
Conductor: Sir Mark Elder

00:31
Edward Elgar
In The South (Alassio) - Overture Op.50
Orchestra: BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Conductor: Richard Hickox

00:55
Edward Elgar
3 Partsongs Op.18 - no.2; Love
Choir: Finzi Singers
Conductor: Paul Spicer

00:55
Edward Elgar
3 Partsongs Op.18 - i. no.2; Love
Choir: Finzi Singers
Conductor: Paul Spicer

First broadcast: 10 Sep 2015 (b068sknw) [bad word]  [bad word] wall-71199334_97