Credits:

Tom Higgins, London Symphonic Concert Band

Description:

A collection of works for military bands, mostly arranged or composed by Elgar, for the "World War Veterans Memorial in London" concert to be held in London on November 11, 1920, Elgar was commissioned to write a piece, "With Proud Thanks". However, the concert was cut short and the work was forgotten without ever being performed. In addition to these works, this album features rare pieces such as marches by Vaughan Williams and Beecham. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Pomp and Circumstance March No. 2
2.March
3.St Matthew Passion: O Mensch, bewein dein Sunde grob
4.St Matthew Passion: O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden
5.With Proud Thanksgiving
6.Three Humoresques: I. Pride and Prejudice
7.Three Humoresques: II. Prevarication
8.Three Humoresques: III. Petulance and Persuasion
9.Sea Songs
10.Toccata Marziale
11.Severn Suite: I. Worcester Cathedral (Introduction)
12.Severn Suite: II. Tournament (Toccata)
13.Severn Suite: III. The Cathedral (Fugue)
14.Severn Suite: IV. In the Commandery (Menuet)
15.Severn Suite: V. Coda
16.So Many True Princesses Who Have Gone (Queen Alexandra Memorial Ode)
17.Pomp and Circumstance March No. 5