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125 of the best british modern classical songs

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  1. 51
    In years defacedGerald Finzi, Eric Ferring, Madeline Slettedahl
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  2. 52
    Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: III. AdagioEdward Elgar, Jacqueline du Pré, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
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  3. 53
    Requiem aeternam (1)Herbert Howells, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
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  4. 54
    NimrodEdward Elgar, The Coldstream Guards Band
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  5. 55
    NimrodEdward Elgar, The International Staff Band Of The Salvation Army, Dr Stephen Cobb
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  6. 56
    An English Suite: VI. AirHubert Parry, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
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  7. 57
    Nimrod (Lux Aeterna)Edward Elgar, Voces8
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  8. 58
    Requiem: Salvator mundiHerbert Howells, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
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  9. 59
    Variations On An Original Theme "Enigma", Op. 36: NimrodEdward Elgar, The Coldstream Guards Band
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  10. 60
    Elgar: 5 Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39: No. 4 in G MajorEdward Elgar, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
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  11. 61
    Les Sirenes: Entry of Fashionable Folk: Tempo di ValseLord Berners, Miriam Blennerhasset, RTE Sinfonietta, David Lloyd-Jones
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  12. 62
    Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36: Variation IX. Nimrod - Adagio (from Dunkirk)Edward Elgar, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
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  13. 63
    Sonata for Organ, Op. 28: 3. Andante espressivoEdward Elgar, Carlo Curley
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  14. 64
    The Wise Virgins: II. Lord, Hear My LongingWilliam Walton, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
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  15. 65
    Sonata for Organ, Op. 28: 1. Allegro maestosoEdward Elgar, Carlo Curley
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  16. 66
    Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma" - Arranged by W. H. Harris: 9. Nimrod (Adagio)Edward Elgar, Carlo Curley
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  17. 67
    Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 2: "There Was a Mortal" (Angel)Edward Elgar, Sir Simon Rattle, Dame Janet Baker, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
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  18. 68
    Nimrod (Lux Aeterna)Edward Elgar, Voces8
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  19. 69
    Nimrod (Lux Aeterna)Edward Elgar, Voces8
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  20. 70
    Elegy for Strings, Op. 58Edward Elgar, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
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  21. 71
    Pomp and Circumstance Op. 39: March No. 1 in D Major - Recorded 1969 / Live at Royal Albert Hall, London / 1969-1972Edward Elgar, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
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  22. 72
    The Planets, Op. 32: I. Mars (from The Man Who Fell to Earth)Gustav Holst, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
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  23. 73
    Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": ThemeEdward Elgar, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle
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  24. 74
    Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation VIII. W.N.Edward Elgar, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle
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  25. 75
    Elegy for Strings, Op. 58Edward Elgar, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
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  26. 76
    Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation IX. NimrodEdward Elgar, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle
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  27. 77
    Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation I. C.A.E.Edward Elgar, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle
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  28. 78
    Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation III. R.B.T.Edward Elgar, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle
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  29. 79
    Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation II. H.D.S-P.Edward Elgar, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle
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  30. 80
    Sospiri Op. 70Edward Elgar, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla
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  31. 81
    Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation VII. TroyteEdward Elgar, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle
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  32. 82
    Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, "Enigma": Variation 9: Nimrod (A. J. Jaeger)Edward Elgar, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
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  33. 83
    Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation V. R.P.A.Edward Elgar, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle
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  34. 84
    Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation VI. YsobelEdward Elgar, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle
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  35. 85
    Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation XI. G.R.S.Edward Elgar, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle
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  36. 86
    Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation XII. B.G.N.Edward Elgar, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle
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  37. 87
    Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation XIV. Finale. E.D.U.Edward Elgar, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle
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  38. 88
    Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: I. Adagio - ModeratoEdward Elgar, Truls Mørk, Sir Simon Rattle, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
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  39. 89
    Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 2: "Softly and Gently" (Angel, Chorus)Edward Elgar, Sir Simon Rattle, Dame Janet Baker, City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
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  40. 90
    Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation X. DorabellaEdward Elgar, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle
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  41. 91
    Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Variation XIII. Romanza. ***Edward Elgar, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle
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  42. 92
    Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 2: "I See Not Those False Spirits" (Soul, Angel)Edward Elgar, Sir Simon Rattle, Dame Janet Baker, John Mitchinson, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
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  43. 93
    Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: II. Lento - Allegro moltoEdward Elgar, Truls Mørk, Sir Simon Rattle, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
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    Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 2: "But Hark! A Grand Mysterious Harmony" (Soul)Edward Elgar, Sir Simon Rattle, John Mitchinson, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
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  45. 95
    Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1: PreludeEdward Elgar, Sir Simon Rattle, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
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  46. 96
    The Wise Virgins: III. See What His Love Can DoWilliam Walton, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
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  47. 97
    The Wand of Youth Suite No. 2, Op. 1b: II. Little BellsEdward Elgar, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, James Judd
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  48. 98
    The Wise Virgins: I. What God Hath Done Is Rightly DoneWilliam Walton, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
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  49. 99
    Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: III. AdagioEdward Elgar, Truls Mørk, Sir Simon Rattle, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
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  50. 100
    Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: IV. Allegro - Allegro ma non troppoEdward Elgar, Truls Mørk, Sir Simon Rattle, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
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