One of the last of the Romantic composers, Edward Elgar (1857-1934) was also
one of England's greatest. Famous for the boldness of his musical creations, he
composed works notable for their striking colors and unique, very personal
sense of structure. The two symphonies in this collection represent Elgar's best
and most powerful work.
The Symphony No. 1 in A-flat Major (Op. 55), termed by Grove's Dictionary of
Music and Musicians as "the majestic opening of the richest period in Elgar's
career," created a sensation and was performed more than 100 times in the year
of its debut. Its companion piece in this edition, Symphony No. 2 in E-flat Major
(Op. 63), achieves an even greater degree of clarity and directness of expres-
sion. According to Grove's, "it may be taken to be the high-water mark of Elgar's
creative genius in instrumental music." The composer himself called this work
"the passionate pilgrimage of a soul."
Reproduced from authoritative scores in this handy, high-quality volume, the
symphonies are sure to be warmly received by musicians and music lovers alike.
Original Dover (1999) compilation of two works originally published separately
by Novello and Company, Limited, London, 1908 and 1911. Instrumentation.368pp. 83/8×111/4. Paperbound. |
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