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Sir Edward Elgar’s Nimrod from Enigma Variations
‘Nimrod’ from Enigma Variations: Stirring music for British patriots. Grateful for mother’s recovery….
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Donizetti’s Aria from L’Elisir D’Amore – Played on Classical Guitar by Eugene Shilin
Eugene Shilin performing Donicetti’s Aria…
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Gaetano Donizetti – L’Elisir d’Amore
The finale begins with Gianetta delivering a letter from Belcore’s commander. Adina announces she will marry Belcore immediately, causing distress for Nemorino. The following section contrasts Nemorino’s elegant line with…
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Gaetano Donizetti – L’elisir d’Amore – Chiedi all’Aura Lusinghiera
The mini-series of uploads from Wallberg’s recordings of Donizetti’s two great buffo operas continues! Adina and Nemorino surprisingly don’t have a suspended-over-time love duet. Their first number together has Adina…
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Jean Sibelius – Valse Triste, Performed by Sir John Barbirolli and the Hallé Orchestra (1966)
Jean Sibelius, a renowned classical music composer of the 19th and 20th centuries, wrote “Valse Triste” for the drama “Kuolema” in 1904. The piece depicts a scene where a son…
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Bruckner Symphony No. 8 in C Minor – Performed by Sir Simon Rattle and Australian World Orchestra
Rattle conducts Bruckner Symphony No. 8.
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Gaetano Donizetti – L’elisir d’Amore and Or Se M’ami
…are 62 recordings of “Don Pasquale” and 77 recordings of “L’elisir d’amore.” I already have some recordings that I’m happy with, like Abbado’s “Don Pasquale” and Scimone’s “L’elisir.” However, the…
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March No. 4, Pomp and Circumstance – Sir Edward Elgar
Sir Edward Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4” was composed in June 1907 and first performed in London on August 24, 1907. It is featured in the soundtrack of…
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Ave Verum by Sir Edward Elgar, Performed by The Redeemer Choir
“Ave Verum” by Sir Edward Elgar, performed live on March 1, 2009, by The Redeemer Choir, conducted by Wayne Burcham-Gulotta. The anthem is sung in Latin, with a translation provided….
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Aafje Heynis Performs Sea Pictures by Sir Edward Elgar
“Aafje Heynis, a Dutch contralto, performs Sea Pictures by Sir Edward Elgar. The song is called Sea Slumber Song. The lyrics, written by Roden Berkely Wriothesley Noel, depict a peaceful…
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Sir Edward Elgar – Pomp and Circumstance March, No. 1
Sir Edward Elgar composed the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39 for orchestra.
