Artistas destacados:
Jacqueline du Pré, Janet Baker, Ambrosian Singers, Philharmonia Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Hallé Orchestra, Hallé Choir, Allegri Quartet, Richard Lewis, Kim Borg, Peter Dawson, Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus, Sinfonia of London
Sir John Barbirolli began as an orchestral cellist, and played under Elgar’s baton in the premiere of the Cello Concerto. Encouraged by Elgar, he moved into conducting and made his mark with the composer’s Second Symphony in 1927. After Elgar’s death, Barbirolli vowed to make the composer’s music his special mission in life and to do his utmost to make it known all over the world. From the performances here, we can judge how well he kept his promise.