Eric Coates - Eric Coates: The Dam Busters / London Suite (LP)

Eric Coates' iconic compositions come alive in this captivating album, 'Eric Coates: The Dam Busters / London Suite', released on 25 June 1993 by Marco-Polo. This delightful collection showcases the maestro's mastery of orchestral music, featuring an array of enchanting pieces that will transport you to the vibrant city of London and beyond.

The album commences with 'The Merrymakers', a charming miniature overture, followed by the 'London Suite', a trilogy of evocative works that evoke the essence of the city: 'Covent Garden', 'Westminster', and 'Knightsbridge'. These pieces are complemented by other London-inspired compositions, including the 'London Again Suite', which takes you on a musical stroll through 'Oxford Street', 'Langham Place', and 'Mayfair'.

The album also features other notable works, such as 'Cinderella', 'The Selfish Giant', and the rousing 'Calling All Workers'. The pièce de résistance is, of course, 'The Dam Busters March', an iconic piece that has become synonymous with British culture. With a duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of Eric Coates' most beloved compositions, guaranteed to delight fans of classical music and leave a lasting impression.