Description
Rule Britannia: Last Night of the Proms by Naxos CD
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- UPC: 730099498128
- Product Type: Audio CD
- Brand Name: Naxos
- MPN: 8.553981
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Orchestral / Choral / British Patriotic
- Conductor: Paul Daniel
- Orchestra: English Northern Philharmonia
- Chorus: Leeds Festival Chorus
- Release Year: 1998
Product Features
- Format: CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)
- Recording Mode: DDD (Full Digital)
- Total Playing Time: 55:10
- Recording Location: Leeds Town Hall, Leeds
- Recording Dates: 7th July and 25th October, 1996
- Packaging: Standard Jewel Case
Overview
Celebrate the grandeur and tradition of a beloved British institution with Rule Britannia and other music from Last Night of the Proms. While not a live recording of the event itself, this collection features the iconic anthems and orchestral masterpieces frequently performed at the spectacular finale of the BBC Proms. Under the spirited direction of Paul Daniel, the English Northern Philharmonia and Leeds Festival Chorus deliver stirring renditions of "Land of Hope and Glory," "Jerusalem," and the titular "Rule Britannia". From the solemn beauty of Elgar’s "Nimrod" to the nautical energy of Wood's "Fantasia on British Sea Songs," this album captures the patriotic heart of the English musical soul.
Interesting Facts
- Historic Cover: The front cover features a vintage photograph of the Royal Albert Hall, London, circa 1900, the iconic home of the Proms.
- Proms Tradition: The "Last Night" is famous for its festive atmosphere, where audiences traditionally wave Union Jacks and sing along to the patriotic staples featured on this disc.
- Sea Song Suite: Sir Henry Wood's Fantasia on British Sea Songs was originally written in 1905 to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar.
- Royal Anthems: The album includes major ceremonial works like Walton's "Crown Imperial" (written for the coronation of King George VI) and "Orb and Sceptre" (written for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II).
- Vocal Power: The Leeds Festival Chorus, one of the UK's leading amateur choruses, provides the soaring vocal power for the major anthems like Parry's "Jerusalem".
Track Listing
- William WALTON: Crown Imperial (6:40)
- Hubert PARRY: Jerusalem (2:38)
- Edward ELGAR: Enigma Variations, Op. 36: Variation No. 9 (Nimrod) (3:51) 4–7. Sir Henry WOOD: Fantasia on British Sea Songs (14:34)
- Home Sweet Home (1:37)
- See the Conquering Hero (1:20)
- Rule Britannia (2:09)
- Malcolm ARNOLD: Overture "Tam O'Shanter", Op. 51 (8:28)
- Hubert PARRY: I was glad when they said unto me (4:44)
- William WALTON: Orb and Sceptre (7:10)
- Edward ELGAR: Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39: March No. 1 (6:37)
Publishers
- Label: Naxos
- Copyright: ℗ 1998 HNH International Ltd. © 1998 HNH International Ltd.
- Production: Produced by Chris Craker; Engineered by Dave Harries
- Music Notes: Andrew Fairley
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