Edward Elgar and Adrian Boult

Auteur

Nigel Simeone

Texte du rabat

Considers Boult's interpretations of Elgar's major works by drawing on their correspondence, Boult's annotated scores, broadcast performances, commercial recordings and press reviews, ranging from the composer's lifetime to Boult's final public appearances.

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List of Illustrations Preface and Acknowledgements Editorial Conventions List of Abbreviations Introduction 1. Elgar and Boult: from Frank Schuster to the BBC 2. Boult's Elgar after 1934 3. Symphony No. 1 4. Symphony No. 2 5. Enigma Variations, Falstaff, Introduction and Allegro 6. The Concertos 7. Three Choral Works 8. Carrying the Torch: Boult, Barbirolli and others Appendix 1: A Producer's Perspective: Christopher Bishop on Boult's EMI recordings Appendix 2: Elgar scores in Boult's library Appendix 3: Chronology of Boult's Elgar performances Appendix 4: Discography Select Bibliography Index