At the premiere of Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto in 1919, John Barvirolli – himself a cellist – was playing in the London Symphony Orchestra. When he recorded the work in 1965 he chose Jacqueline du Pré as soloist and she remains inextricably linked with this elegiac, but passionate work. Barbirolli’s special affection for Elgar’s music is just as evident in the glorious account of Sea Pictures with contralto vocalist Janet Baker.
Musicians:Sir Edward Elgar, composerSir John Barbirolli, conductorJacqueline du Pré, celloJanet Baker, contralto vocalsLondon Symphony Orchestra
