Elgar (1857-1934)

[BBMmk2]

Every time I see the classic du Pre/Baker cd of the 'cello concerto in a charity shop I snap it up. I then give it away to anyone who expresses an interest in Elgar, classical music or great music making.

I must have given away about 20 odd copies over the years.

Well done PG! A most excellent choice.

[Barbirollians]

Every time I see the classic du Pre/Baker cd of the 'cello concerto in a charity shop I snap it up. I then give it away to anyone who expresses an interest in Elgar, classical music or great music making.

I must have given away about 20 odd copies over the years.

The owners must have died - who would be mad enough to give it away ???

Actually , I hope your friends have not been recycling it

[DracoM]

Why have I never, nor can I now appreciate Elgar at all? Given the place he seems to have in national music-making, I do not get it.
Many singers I know beg for another Gerontius. If I never Hear Gerontius again, it'll be too soon. And that cello concerto.........and Enigma....erm....

[pastoralguy]

Why have I never, nor can I now appreciate Elgar at all? Given the place he seems to have in national music-making, I do not get it.
Many singers I know beg for another Gerontius. If I never Hear Gerontius again, it'll be too soon. And that cello concerto.........and Enigma....erm....

Each to their own, Draco. Don't worry - at least you've tried.

[cloughie]

Each to their own, Draco. Don't worry - at least you've tried.

Exactly, how can Elgar not light his candle?

[MrGongGong]

Why have I never, nor can I now appreciate Elgar at all? Given the place he seems to have in national music-making, I do not get it.
Many singers I know beg for another Gerontius. If I never Hear Gerontius again, it'll be too soon. And that cello concerto.........and Enigma....erm....

In the words of MJ
"You are not alone"

[visualnickmos]

Why have I never, nor can I now appreciate Elgar at all? Given the place he seems to have in national music-making, I do not get it.
Many singers I know beg for another Gerontius. If I never Hear Gerontius again, it'll be too soon. And that cello concerto.........and Enigma....erm....

The sadly passed away, Jeffrey Tate's EMI recording of Sospiri, and Symphony no. 2 with the LSO will surely allow the light to flood in to even the darkest recesses...

[Bryn]

The owners must have died - who would be mad enough to give it away ???

Actually , I hope your friends have not been recycling it

It's been re-mastered/re-issued in several formats over the years. Some charity shop copies may well be 'spares', those donating them having upgraded or otherwise gained additional copies.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

The owners must have died - who would be mad enough to give it away ???

It doesn't necessarily have to involve death - having subsequently obtained the Barbirolli Elgar, and/or a Du Pre box (or been given a duplicate single CD) the doners have decided to allow charities to benefit from their abundance of riches.

Actually , I hope your friends have not been recycling it

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

It's been re-mastered/re-issued in several formats over the years. Some charity shop copies may well be 'spares', those donating them having upgraded or otherwise gained additional copies.

Snap!

[Bryn]

Snap!

in my case.

[pastoralguy]

in my case.

Yes, that's my reference copy although I've hung on to its first appearance on cd complete with receipt from Baumerster Books. Much as I love the SACD version, it does reduce Sir John's moaning and groaning as well as the clatter on the final chord of the 'cello concerto.

[vinteuil]

Why have I never, nor can I now appreciate Elgar at all? Given the place he seems to have in national music-making, I do not get it.
Many singers I know beg for another Gerontius. If I never Hear Gerontius again, it'll be too soon. And that cello concerto.........and Enigma....erm....

... you are not alone.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Why have I never, nor can I now appreciate Elgar at all? Given the place he seems to have in national music-making, I do not get it.
Many singers I know beg for another Gerontius. If I never Hear Gerontius again, it'll be too soon. And that cello concerto.........and Enigma....erm....

... you are not alone.

Please don't say that. To whom am I to give my 44 Complete Elgar Edition volumes when I'm dead?

[vinteuil]

Please don't say that. To whom am I to give my 44 Complete Elgar Edition volumes when I'm dead?

... o, I had hoped you had passed on the genes / memes to others in your family, who would be keen to carry on the flame?

In any case I suspect I'm a bit older than you - so it'll probably be you inheriting my Couperin, d' Anglebert, and Froberger scores...