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Sir John Barbirolli conducts English String Music
Sinfonia of London & New Philharmonia Orchestra, with the Allegri String Quartet
Sir John Barbirolli
This is almost certainly the very finest recording of English string music...Moreover it might also be considered one of Barbirolli's very finest records
Sir John Barbirolli conducts English String Music
Sinfonia of London & New Philharmonia Orchestra, with the Allegri String Quartet
Sir John Barbirolli
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This is almost certainly the very finest recording of English string music...Moreover it might also be considered one of Barbirolli's very finest records
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"In the Introduction and Allegro, Sir John shows his love of the score clearly enough and his is an experienced, masterly performance. The Serenade is warm and affectionate also, but the work’s calm serenity is nevertheless skilfully preserved." Gramophone Magazine
EMI MASTERS celebrates the full glory of the greatest performances from the world's greatest catalogue of recorded music. Digitally remastered at Abbey Road Studios direct from the original master tapes, these classic recordings emerge with unparalleled immediacy. You will be left in no doubt that you are in the presence of legendary musicians and ageless interpretations.
Contents and tracklist
- Allegri String Quartet, Sinfonia of London
- Sir John Barbirolli
- Recorded: 1962-05-11
- Recording Venue: 10 & 11 May 1962, Kingsway Hall, London
- Sinfonia of London
- Sir John Barbirolli
- Recorded: 1999-01-01
- Recording Venue: 10 & 11 May 1962, Kingsway Hall
- New Philharmonia Orchestra
- Sir John Barbirolli
- Recorded: 1966-07-16
- Recording Venue: 16 July 1966. Kingsway Hall, London
- New Philharmonia Orchestra
- Sir John Barbirolli
- Recorded: 1966-07-16
- Recording Venue: 16 July 1966. Kingsway Hall, London
- Sinfonia of London
- Sir John Barbirolli
- Recorded: 1962-05-17
- Recording Venue: 17 May 1962, Temple Church, London
- Sinfonia of London
- Sir John Barbirolli
- Recorded: 1962-05-11
- Recording Venue: 10 & 11 May 1962, Kingsway Hall, London
- Hallé Orchestra
- Sir John Barbirolli
- Recorded: 1970-07-17
- Recording Venue: 15-17 July 1970, Kingsway Hall, London
Awards and reviews
2011 edition
This is almost certainly the very finest recording of English string music...Moreover it might also be considered one of Barbirolli's very finest records
