EDWARD ELGAR

Coronation Ode, Op.44

36:03

words by Arthur Christopher Benson

1

I

Introduction: Crown the King

9:51

Soli and chorus

2

II

(a) The Queen

2:36

Chorus

3

(b) Daughter of Ancient Kings

2:24

Chorus

4

III

Britain, Ask of Thyself

3:50

Bass solo and male chorus

5

IV

(a) Hark, upon the Hallowed Air

8:46

Soprano and tenor soli

(b) Only Let the Heart Be Pure

Soli

6

V

Peace, Gentle Peace

4:05

Soli and chorus a cappella

7

VI

Finale: Land of Hope and Glory

4:10

Contralto solo and chorus

The Spirit of England, Op.80

30:32

words by Laurence Binyon

8

I

The Fourth of August

8:42

9

II

To Women

6:34

10

III

For the Fallen

15:02

Teresa Cahill soprano

Anne Collins contralto

Anthony Rolfe Johnson tenor

Gwynne Howell baritone

Sir Alexander Gibson

December 1976