Description

The difficulties of interpreting Elgar are interestingly explained by a conductor of legendary knowledge and understanding. For the students of conducting this book is nothing short of invaluable.

CONTENTS

Preface
Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36
Symphony No. 1 in A flat, Op. 55
Symphony No. 2 in E flat, Op. 63
Violin Concerto in B minor, Op. 61
Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85
Concert Overture Froissart, Op. 19
Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20
Overture, Cockaigne (In London Town), Op. 40
Introduction and Allegro for String Quartet and String Orchestra, Op. 47
Concert-Overture In the South (Alassio), Op. 50
Falstaff – Symphonic-Study, Op. 68
Sea Pictures, A Cycle of Five Songs for Contralto, Op.37
The Music Makers, for Contralto Solo, Chorus, and Orchestra, Op. 69
The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38
Index