Plongez dans l'univers musical captivant d'Edward Elgar avec cet album exceptionnel, "Elgar: Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf & The Banner of Saint George". Parfait pour les amateurs de musique classique et d'orchestre, cet album est une véritable œuvre d'art, riche en histoire et en émotion.
L'album présente deux compositions majeures d'Elgar : "Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf" (Op. 30) et "The Banner of Saint George" (Op. 33). La première est une cantate pour solistes, chœur et orchestre, inspirée par la vie du roi Olaf II de Norvège. La seconde est une œuvre orchestrale qui raconte l'histoire de Saint Georges et le dragon.
Avec une durée totale de 1 heure et 52 minutes, cet album offre une expérience musicale complète et immersive. Les performances exceptionnelles de l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Bergen, sous la direction d'Andrew Davis, ainsi que les voix magnifiques des solistes Emily Birsan, Barry Banks, et d'autres, rendent cette interprétation particulièrement remarquable.
Publié le 1er février 2015 par le label Chandos, cet album est un témoignage de la maîtrise d'Elgar dans la composition musicale et son talent pour raconter des histoires à travers la musique. Que vous soyez un fan de longue date d'Elgar ou un nouveau venu dans le monde de la musique classique, cet album est une addition précieuse à votre collection.
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Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Introduction: There is a wondrous book (Chorus, Bass, Soprano, Tenor)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Emily Birsan, Barry Banks, Alan Opie, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Introduction: I. Summon now the God of Thunder (Bass)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Alan Opie, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, The Challenge of Thor: II. Chorus. 'I am the God Thor'. Moderato - Molto maestosoEdward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, King Olaf's Return: III. And King Olaf heard the cry (Tenor)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Barry Banks, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, King Olaf's Return: IV. Tell how Olaf bore the Cross (Bass)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Alan Opie, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, The Conversion: V. King Olaf's prows at Nidaros (Chorus)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, The Conversion: V. Behold me, my people, and answer and say (Tenor, Bass, Chorus)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Barry Banks, Alan Opie, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, The Conversion: V. As leap the lights of winter (Bass, Chorus)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Alan Opie, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, The Conversion: V. Then o'er the blood-stained Horg-stone (Tenor, Chorus)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Barry Banks, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, The Conversion: VI. Now the child of Ironbeard dead (Bass)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Alan Opie, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Gudrun: VII. On King Olaf's bridal night (Soprano, Tenor, Chorus)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Emily Birsan, Barry Banks, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Gudrun: VIII. How the Wraith of Odin old (Bass)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Alan Opie, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, The Wraith of Odin: IX. The guests were loud, the ale was strong (Chorus)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, The Wraith of Odin: X. Sisters, sing ye now the song (Bass)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Alan Opie, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Sigrid: XI. Sigrid sits in her high abode (Chorus)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Sigrid: XI. Sigrid, hail! with royal hand (Tenor, Soprano, Chorus)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Emily Birsan, Barry Banks, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Sigrid: XII. Hark! she flies from Wendeland forth (Bass)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Alan Opie, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Thyri: XIII. A little bird in the air (Chorus)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Thyri: XIV. The gray land breaks to lively green (Soprano)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Emily Birsan, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Thyri: XIV. Thyri, my beloved (Tenor, Soprano)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Emily Birsan, Barry Banks, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Thyri: XV. After Queen Gunhild's death (Chorus)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, The Death of Olaf: XVI. King Olaf's dragons take the sea (Chorus)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Epilogue: XVII. In the convent of Drontheim (Chorus)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Epilogue: XVIII. It is accepted (Soprano, Tenor, Bass, Chorus)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Emily Birsan, Barry Banks, Alan Opie, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Sir Andrew Davis
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Epilogue: XIX. Stronger than steel (Soprano, Tenor, Bass, Chorus)Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Emily Birsan, Barry Banks, Alan Opie, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Sir Andrew Davis
The Banner of Saint George, Op. 33, Scene 1: Within Sylenë's walls no sound is heardEdward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
The Banner of Saint George, Op. 33, Scene 1: The women of Sylenë rend their hairEdward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
The Banner of Saint George, Op. 33, Scene 1: Forth from the palace, beautiful as dayEdward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
The Banner of Saint George, Op. 33, Scene 1: O calm your hearts, she cries, O still your fearsEdward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
The Banner of Saint George, Op. 33, Scene 2: Without a fear beside the dragon's tarnEdward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
The Banner of Saint George, Op. 33, Scene 2: Hark! 'tis the ringing hoof of steedEdward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
The Banner of Saint George, Op. 33, Scene 2: Loud cry the people, Hate! the dragon comes!Edward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
The Banner of Saint George, Op. 33, Epilogue: It comes from the misty agesEdward Elgar, Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor, Håkon Matti Skrede, Sir Andrew Davis
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