RRC 1138

English String Masterpieces

Elgar, Britten, Tippett, Vaughan Williams / RPO / Groves

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Sir Charles Groves

1 CD(s), DDD

Review:

"…providing the most beautiful string textures, this is one of Groves's finest records…deeply fely, vibrant accounts…"
(Penguin Guide, Rosette award)

"…a thrilling challenge for any string orchestra which the RPO meet splendidly… a most desirable collection…"
(Gramophone)

Track Listing:

1-3. Elgar: Serenade for Strings in E minor

4-13. Britten: Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge

14. Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis

15. Tippett: Fantasia Concertante on a Theme of Corelli

TOTAL PLAY (75'47)