Elgar's Enigma Variations

Posted by: Sundance on 21 September 2004

Anybody got any suggestions on a good rendition of this piece?

Posted on: 21 September 2004 by Basil

Barbirolli : Philharmonia : 1963

Previn : LSO : 1980

Menuhin : Royal Philharmonic : 1985

Posted on: 23 September 2004 by cdboy

Hi. You can search for ever or go to nirvana in one. Try, with highest possible recommendation, Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Teldec 9031732792

Enjoy !

Posted on: 24 September 2004 by Basil

quote:
It is a bit straight laced!

It's Elgar, it's supposed to be straight laced!

Posted on: 28 September 2004 by Sundance

Thank you all, thank you Fredrik for your keen insight.
Sundance