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Elgar: Cello Concerto, Enigma Variations - du Pre, Barbirolli

Esoteric  ESSW-90254

Stereo Hybrid

Classical - Orchestral

Elgar: Cello Concerto*, Enigma Variations^, Pomp and Circumstance Marches 1^, 2** & 4^

Jacqueline du Pre* (cello)
London Symphony Orchestra*
Philharmonia Orchestra^
New Philharmonia Orchestra**
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor)

All

Recording

Analogue recording

Works (5)

• Edward Elgar: Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85
• Edward Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1, Op. 39 No. 1
• Edward Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 2, Op. 39 No. 2
• Edward Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4, Op. 39 No. 4
• Edward Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 'Enigma'