The fourth of six programmes recorded at the Royal Festival Hall, London, marking the appointment of Andre Previn as Music Director of the RPO. Elgar Cello Concerto Yo Yo Ma (soloist)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra leader BARRY GRIFFITHS conducted by Andre Previn 'Elgar started work on the concerto during the last months of World War I,' says Previn in his introductory essay. 'It was a time of great personal sadness and disillusion for the composer, and this cello concerto turned out to be the last major composition that he completed.'
Sound VIC GODRICH
Lighting STAN SNAPE
Producer HERBERT CHAPPELL