Serenade for Strings, Introduction and Allegro & Shorter String Works
Edward Elgar
Sir John Barbirolli / Sinfonia of London
Serenade for Strings and Introduction and Allegro 1963 Excellent recording quality, great depth.One of the all-time classic recordings (from the English String Music disc). Has Barbirolli's qualities of warmth, passion, and humanity. They really dig into the music. Just gorgeous stuff.
Apple Music — Introduction and Allegro and Serenade for Strings within an English string music collection.Christopher Warren-Green / London Chamber Orchestra
Serenade for Strings and Introduction and Allegro 1988 Digital sound, very clean and crisp.A supplement. A little lighter, but really beautiful. Has an ethereal, mystical quality. Also includes Vaughan Williams' Lark Ascending.
Apple Music — Introduction and Allegro and Serenade for Strings on an album with Vaughan Williams. YouTube — Introduction and Allegro only.
Sir John Barbirolli / New Philharmonia Orchestra
Elegy and SospiriTwo beautifully played shorter works, with the warmth and commitment that distinguish this English String Music collection.