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Elgar, Indianapolis Sym, Leppard
Wand of Youth Suites
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (23) - Disc #1
1. Wand of Youth, Suite No.1, for orchestra, Op. 1a: 1. Overture
2. Wand of Youth, Suite No.1, for orchestra, Op. 1a: 2. Serenade
3. Wand of Youth, Suite No.1, for orchestra, Op. 1a: 3. Minuet
4. Wand of Youth, Suite No.1, for orchestra, Op. 1a: 4. Sun Dance
5. Wand of Youth, Suite No.1, for orchestra, Op. 1a: 5. Fairy Pipes
6. Wand of Youth, Suite No.1, for orchestra, Op. 1a: 6. Slumber Scene
7. Wand of Youth, Suite No.1, for orchestra, Op. 1a: 7. Fairies and Giants
8. Wand of Youth, Suite No.2, for orchestra, Op. 1b: 1. March
9. Wand of Youth, Suite No.2, for orchestra, Op. 1b: 2. The Little Bells
10. Wand of Youth, Suite No.2, for orchestra, Op. 1b: 3. Moths and Butterflies
11. Wand of Youth, Suite No.2, for orchestra, Op. 1b: 4. Fountain Dance
12. Wand of Youth, Suite No.2, for orchestra, Op. 1b: 5. The Tame Bear
13. Wand of Youth, Suite No.2, for orchestra, Op. 1b: 6. The Wild Bears
14. Dream Children, for small orchestra (or piano), Op. 43
15. Nursery Suite, for orchestra: 1. Aubade (Awake)
16. Nursery Suite, for orchestra: 2. The Serious Doll
17. Nursery Suite, for orchestra: 3. Busy-Ness
18. Nursery Suite, for orchestra: 4. The Sad Doll
19. Nursery Suite, for orchestra: 5. The Wagon (Passes)
20. Nursery Suite, for orchestra: 6. The Merry Doll
21. Nursery Suite, for orchestra: 7. Dreaming
22. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Overture
23. The Starlight Express, incidental music, Op. 78: Finale

CD Details

All Artists: Elgar, Indianapolis Sym, Leppard
Title: Wand of Youth Suites
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Koss
Release Date: 10/24/2006
Genre: Classical
Styles: Forms & Genres, Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 021299722237

CD Reviews

A lovely album under great direction

P. Kingsriter | Lakeville, MN United States | 12/16/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Edward Elgar is probably the greatest English composer of the 20th century, and some have argued he is the greatest English composer EVER. Though I wouldn't quite jump to assign that set of laurels (he's got some pretty stiff-upper-lip competition), his work is certainly unique and lovely to listen to. In typical Englishman style, Elgar deftly sidesteps most opportunities for brash compositional conceits, instead striving for solid, understated, yet lush arrangements. This collection highlights some of Elgar's best work. The music is an adult's wistful recollections of childhood. One can feel Elgar's passionate longing for a simpler time, even if he never had it. "Dream Children" may reduce many a listener to tears.Raymond Leppard skillfully and thoughtfully conducts, bringing a nearly perfect tone and feel to each work. This is also a very technically sound album, crisp and warm in resonance. I highly recommend giving this album a spin whilst wearing a set of good quality headphones for full effect!;-)"