ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½

Edward Elgar was a man of many passions; this week, Donald Macleod explores five of the composer’s greatest loves. As a boy, Elgar had enjoyed skipping school to explore the countryside, and later in life he found an escape from the stress of composing in the form of a bicycle he nicknamed ‘Mr. Phoebus’.

In today’s programme, Donald explores Elgar’s passion for cycling, from his first wobbly excursions to his odd adventures around England.

Five Part-songs from The Greek Anthology, Op. 45
Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, conducted by Howard Arman

Sea Pictures, Op. 37: No. 1, Slumber Song; No. 2, In Haven
Janet Baker, mezzo-soprano
London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

Introduction & Allegro for strings, Op. 47
Allegri String Quartet and Sinfonia of London, conducted by Sir John Barbirolli

Land of Hope and Glory - Arr. from "Pomp and Circumstance" March No. 1
The Royal Choral Society and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra, conducted by Barry Wordsworth

Symphony No. 1 in A flat major, Op. 55: IV. Lento – Allegro
Staatskapelle Berlin, conducted by Daniel Barenboim

Produced by Alice McKee for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Audio Wales & West