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Considers Boult's interpretations of Elgar's major works by drawing on their correspondence, Boult's annotated scores, broadcast performances, commercial recordings and press reviews, ranging from the composer's lifetime to Boult's final public appearances.
List of contents
List of IllustrationsPreface and AcknowledgementsEditorial ConventionsList of Abbreviations Introduction
1. Elgar and Boult: from Frank Schuster to the BBC
2. Boult's Elgar after 1934
3. Symphony No. 1
4. Symphony No. 2
5. Enigma Variations, Falstaff, Introduction and Allegro
6. The Concertos
7. Three Choral Works
8. Carrying the Torch: Boult, Barbirolli and others
Appendix 1: A Producer's Perspective: Christopher Bishop on Boult's EMI recordings
Appendix 2: Elgar scores in Boult's library
Appendix 3: Chronology of Boult's Elgar performances
Appendix 4: Discography
Select BibliographyIndex
About the author
Nigel Simeone
Summary
Considers Boult's interpretations of Elgar's major works by drawing on their correspondence, Boult's annotated scores, broadcast performances, commercial recordings and press reviews, ranging from the composer's lifetime to Boult's final public appearances.
