VA - Great British Anthems (2014)

On 2CDs is a collection of music that made Britain GREAT!

Celebrate Britain’s glorious musical heritage with this offering of festive favourites. From the grandeur of coronations, the simple beauty of the English countryside, to the exuberance and heritage of the Last Night of the Proms, this collection brings together all the iconic anthems reflecting British spirit.

All the GREAT BRITISH tracks you would HOPE for are included on this collection: Elgar’s Land of Hope and Glory, God Save the Queen, Thomas Arne’s Rule Britannia, Handel’s Zadock the Priest, and Hallelujah chorus from Handel’s Messiah, through to the Lennon McCartney’s ‘Yesterday’ concerto arranged by John Lanchbery. Quality pervades this recording throughout.

This release this album captures and celebrates the great British spirit, like no other.

1 Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: 4. La Réjouissance 02:07
2 The Planets, Op. 32: 4. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity 08:17
3 The WatermillDiana Doherty 03:38
4 Crown Imperial - Coronation March 06:09
5 The Prince of Denmark's March (Arr. Henry Wood) 02:31
6 The Three Elizabeths Suite: III. Youth of Britain, The Princess Elizabeth 05:39
7 Eternal Father, Strong to Save (Arr. Michael Leighton Jones) 03:14
8 Colonel Bogey - March 03:36
9 Fantasia on Greensleeves (Arr. Ralph Greaves) 05:12
10 Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV 258 "Zadok the Priest" (Live) 05:39
11 Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation No. 9 "Nimrod" 04:32
12 March - From "The Dam Busters" (Live) 04:11
13 On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring (Live) 06:08
14 Pomp and Circumstance March in C Minor, Op. 39, No. 3 06:34
15 The Lark Ascending - ExcerptDimity Hall 07:19
16 Rule, Britannia! (Arr. Malcolm Sargent) 03:44
17 Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D Major, Op. 39 "Land of Hope and Glory" (Live) 06:53
18 King Arthur, Z. 628: Fairest Isle 04:26
19 Elizabethan SerenadeSydney Symphony Orchestra 03:07
20 Messiah, HWV 56: No. 44 Hallelujah! (Live)Sydney Philharmonia Motet Choir 03:57
21 Samson, HWV 57: Let the Bright Seraphim 05:22
22 Pineapple Poll - Suite from the Ballet: I. Opening Number (Arr. Charles Mackerras) 03:50
23 Pineapple Poll - Suite from the Ballet: II. Poll's Dance (Arr. Charles Mackerras) 01:12
24 Pineapple Poll - Suite from the Ballet: III. Captain Belaye's Dance (Arr. Charles Mackerras) 01:53
25 Pineapple Poll - Suite from the Ballet: IV. Pas de Trois (Arr. Charles Mackerras) 01:57
26 Pineapple Poll - Suite from the Ballet: V. Jasper's Dance (Arr. Charles Mackerras) 03:51
27 Pineapple Poll - Suite from the Ballet: VI. Belaye’s Hornpipe (Arr. Charles Mackerras) 01:51
28 Pineapple Poll - Suite from the Ballet: VII. Reconciliation of Poll and Jasper (Arr. Charles Mackerras) 01:56
29 Pineapple Poll - Suite from the Ballet: VIII. Finale (Arr. Charles Mackerras) 03:20
30 Solomon, HWV 67: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba 02:59
31 Songs of Travel: 8. Bright Is the Ring of WordsSharolyn Kimmorley 01:46
32 London Everyday: 3. Knightsbridge March 04:37
33 Pomp and Circumstance March in G Major, Op. 39, No. 4 04:24
34 English Folk Song Suite: III. March: Folk Songs From Somerset (Orch. by Gordon Jacob) 03:07
35 633 Squadron: Main Theme 03:06
36 Jerusalem 02:29
37 God Save the Queen 02:13
38 Auld Lang Syne 03:18