Elizabeth Llewellyn Eigen
Elgan Llŷr Thomas Orbin
Roland Wood Caractacus
Christopher Purves Arch-Druid, A Bard
Alastair Miles Claudius
The centuries do indeed ‘roll away’ as the libretto addresses questions of empire—Roman and Victorian—and Britain’s place in the world. But that shouldn’t detract from the music; this is simply glorious and worthy of the mature Elgar.
‘This [recording], with the Orchestra of Opera North and the Huddersfield Choral Society under the impassioned baton of Martyn Brabbins, is truly excellent. It’s good to hear Elizabeth Llewellyn, one ...
‘Martyn Brabbins, a true specialist of late Victorian repertoire … brings an electricity and Straussian Schwung to the orchestral sound throughout this recording, whether in the vibrant marches o ...
Choir & Organ
‘Martyn Brabbins, a true specialist of late Victorian repertoire … brings an electricity and Straussian Schwung to the orchestral sound throughout this recording, whether in the vibrant marches o ...
Choir & Organ