(1998) Sir Edward Elgar: Symphony No. 1, Op. 55 / Cockaigne Overture, Op. 40 Francesco Durante this recording contrasts chamber music

this recording contrasts chamber music from different periods of Turina’s life – for the most part with the first representative recordings of these works

“Joy in the Garden” gives expression to the exuberance of joy and perfect happiness

the virtuoso character can appear at any time

Gestutzte Eiche [truncated oak]

Who could offer a more authentic and convincing interpretation than Spanish soprano Maria Bayo

(1998) Sir Edward Elgar: Symphony No. 1, Op. 55 / Cockaigne Overture, Op. 40 Francesco Durante this recording contrasts chamber musicAlthough he first earned widespread fame through his cantatas and oratorios, the goal of Elgars artistic life was symphonic composition. He once stated that the Symphony without a programme is the highest development of art. In fact, Elgars career may be understood as a pilgrimage toward the achievement of this most traditionally respected form of musical expression. Cockaigne, Op. 40, is a concert overture that anticipates four movement symphonic