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1.
Rule, Britannia!
Della Jones, Royal Choral Society, Thomas Arne, Barry Wordsworth, BBC Concert Orchestra
2.
Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39: March No. 1 in D Major, "Land of Hope and Glory"
Edward Elgar, London Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Bliss
3.
Funeral Sentences for the Death of Queen Mary II, Z. 860: The Queen's Funeral March (procession)
Henry Purcell, David Hill, Baroque Brass Of London
4.
Fantasia on Greensleeves
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Barry Wordsworth, New Queen's Hall Orchestra
5.
First Booke of Songes: XVII. Come Again, Sweet Love Doth Now Invite
John Dowland, Anthony Rooley, Consort Of Musicke
6.
Introduction and Allegro for Strings, Op. 47
Edward Elgar, English Chamber Orchestra, Benjamin Britten, José-Luis Garcia, Cecil Aronowitz, Emanuel Hurwitz, Bernard Richards
7.
Jerusalem
Hubert Parry, David Hill, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Winchester Cathedral Choir, Waynflete Singers
8.
The Planets, Op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War
Gustav Holst, John Eliot Gardiner
9.
The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 1, "The Annunciation": Overture (Sinfonia)
George Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus
10.
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra (1956): I. Moderato
Andrew Litton, William Walton, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Robert Cohen
11.
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "Thy hand, Belinda... When I am laid in earth" (Dido's lament)
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Henry Purcell, Harry Christophers, Elin Manahan Thomas
12.
The Lark Ascending
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Iona Brown
13.
Lachrimae: Lachrimae Antiquae
John Dowland, Anthony Rooley, Consort Of Musicke
14.
St. Paul's Suite for Strings: I. Jig: Vivace
Gustav Holst, Christopher Hogwood, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
15.
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: I. Overture: Allegro
George Frideric Handel, Jane Glover
16.
Song for Athene
Choir of King's College, Cambridge, John Tavener, Stephen Cleobury
17.
Symphony No. 2, "A London Symphony" (1913): I. Lento - Allegro risoluto
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult
18.
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: I. Overture: Adagio - Allegro - Lentement - Allegro
George Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists
19.
Trumpet Voluntary
Jeremiah Clarke, Elgar Howarth, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Philip Jones
20.
The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 1, "The Annunciation": Aria (Tenor): "Every valley shall be exalted"
George Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Jerry Hadley, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus
21.
The Planets, Op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
Gustav Holst, John Eliot Gardiner
22.
The Frog Galliard
John Dowland, Anthony Rooley
23.
Serenade in E Major for Strings, Op. 20: I. Allegro piacevole
Edward Elgar, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
24.
Oedipus, Z. 583: "Music for a While"
Henry Purcell, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood, James Bowman
25.
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Barry Wordsworth, New Queen's Hall Orchestra
26.
Concerto No. 3 in G Minor for Oboe and Orchestra, HWV 287: I. Grave
George Frideric Handel, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard, Heinz Holliger
27.
String Quartet (1916): I. With animation
Frederick Delius, Brodsky Quartet
28.
King Arthur, Z. 628, Act 3: "What Power art Thou" (Cold Song)
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Henry Purcell, Anthony Lewis, Trevor Anthony
29.
The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 1, "The Annunciation": Chorus: "For unto us a Child is Born"
George Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus
30.
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: III. La paix
George Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists
31.
Songs from "Friday Afternoons", Op. 7: Cuckoo!
Benjamin Britten, Viola Tunnard, Choir of Purley Downside School
32.
The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
Gustav Holst, John Eliot Gardiner
33.
Two Aquarelles: I. Lento, ma non troppo
Frederick Delius, Gavin Sutherland, Royal Ballet Sinfonia
34.
Set Me as a Seal upon Thine Heart
David Hill, William Walton, Winchester Cathedral Choir, Waynflete Singers
35.
Symphony No. 6 in E Minor (1950): I. Allegro
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Roger Norrington, Ralph Vaughan Williams
36.
Western Wind Mass: I. Gloria
Choir of King's College, Cambridge, John Taverner, Sir David Willcocks
37.
H.M.S. Pinafore: Overture
Arthur Sullivan, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Isidore Godfrey
38.
The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 1, "The Annunciation": Pifa (Pastoral Sinfonia) - There were shepherds - And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them - And the angel said unto them - And suddenly there was with the angel - Glory to God
George Frideric Handel, Jeffrey Skidmore, Ex Cathedra Baroque Orchestra, Ex-Cathedra
39.
Psalm 102:1, Z. 15: "Hear my prayer, O Lord"
Henry Purcell, Harry Christophers, The Sixteen
40.
Concerto in E Minor for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 85: I. Adagio - Moderato (attacca)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Edward Elgar, Julian Lloyd Webber, Yehudi Menuhin
41.
Concerto in E Minor for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 85: II. Lento - Allegro molto
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Edward Elgar, Julian Lloyd Webber, Yehudi Menuhin
42.
Sea Fever: I must go down to the seas again
Bryn Terfel, John Ireland, Malcolm Martineau
43.
Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1 in E Minor
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Barry Wordsworth, New Queen's Hall Orchestra
44.
Serenade in E Major for Strings, Op. 20: II. Larghetto
Edward Elgar, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
45.
Trumpet Tune and Ayre
Henry Purcell, The London Gabrieli Brass Ensemble
46.
The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 2, "The Passion": Chorus: "Hallelujah!"
George Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus
47.
Piano Quintet in A Minor, Op. 84: II. Adagio
Edward Elgar, David Owen Norris, Mistry Quartet
48.
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34: II. "Let's hear each instrument play a variation of its own" (attacca)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Britten, Antal Doráti, Sean Connery
49.
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34: III. "The highest instruments in the string family are the violins" (attacca)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Britten, Antal Doráti, Sean Connery
50.
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34: IV. "We now come to the brass family" (attacca)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Britten, Antal Doráti, Sean Connery
51.
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34: V. "The percussion family" (attacca)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Britten, Antal Doráti, Sean Connery
52.
Invocation for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 19/2
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Gustav Holst, Julian Lloyd Webber
53.
Irish Tune from County Derry ("Londonderry Air"/"Danny Boy")
Percy Grainger, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, Monteverdi Orchestra
54.
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: II. Alla hornpipe
George Frideric Handel, Jane Glover
55.
La Capricieuse for Violin and Piano, Op. 17
Edward Elgar, Ruggiero Ricci, Ernest Lush
56.
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: IV. La réjouissance: Allegro
George Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists
57.
Concerto in A Minor for Oboe and Strings: I. Rondo Pastorale
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Stephen Bell, Ruth Bolister, Elgar Chamber Orchestra
58.
The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 2, "The Passion": Aria (Bass): "Why do the nations so furiously rage" (attacca)
George Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus, Robert Lloyd
59.
The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 2, "The Passion": Chorus: "Let us break their bonds asunder"
George Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus
60.
Egdon Heath, Op. 47
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Gustav Holst, Sir Adrian Boult
61.
Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39: March No. 4 in G Major
Edward Elgar, London Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Bliss
62.
Rinaldo, HWV 7, Act 2: "Lascia ch'io pianga"
George Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Raymond Leppard, Bernadette Greevy
63.
In the Fen Country - Symphonic Impression
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Barry Wordsworth, New Queen's Hall Orchestra
64.
First Booke of Songes, 1597: IX. Go crystal tears
John Dowland, Anthony Rooley, Consort Of Musicke
65.
Concerto No. 3 in G Minor for Oboe and Orchestra, HWV 287: III. Sarabande: Largo
George Frideric Handel, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard, Heinz Holliger
66.
String Quartet (1916): III. Slow and wistfully, "Late Swallows"
Frederick Delius, Brodsky Quartet
67.
Chanson de Matin, Op. 15, No. 2
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Edward Elgar, Julian Lloyd Webber, James Judd
68.
Symphony No. 6 in E Minor (1950): II. Moderato
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Roger Norrington, Ralph Vaughan Williams
69.
The Planets, Op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
Gustav Holst, John Eliot Gardiner
70.
The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 2, "The Passion": Aria (Tenor): "Behold, and see if there be any sorrow"
George Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Jerry Hadley, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus
71.
The Holy Boy
John Ireland, David Hill, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Nicholas Richardson, Stephen Ryde Weller
72.
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: V. Minuet 1&2
George Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists
73.
The Protecting Veil: VII. The Dormition of the Mother of God (attacca)
John Tavener, English Chamber Orchestra, Stephen Layton, Natalie Clein
74.
The Protecting Veil: VIII. The Protecting Veil
John Tavener, English Chamber Orchestra, Stephen Layton, Natalie Clein
75.
Summer Night on the River
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Frederick Delius
76.
The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 3, "The Aftermath": Aria (Soprano): "I know that my Redeemer liveth"
George Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Elly Ameling
77.
The Perfect Fool, Ballet Music, Op. 39: II. Dance of the Spirits of Water (attacca)
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Gustav Holst, Sir Adrian Boult
78.
The Perfect Fool, Ballet Music, Op. 39: III. Dance of the Spirits of Fire
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Gustav Holst, Sir Adrian Boult
79.
Salut d'amour, Op. 12
Edward Elgar, Kyung Wha Chung, Phillip Moll
80.
Two Aquarelles: II. Gaily, but not quick
Frederick Delius, Gavin Sutherland, Royal Ballet Sinfonia
81.
Concerto in E Minor for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 85: III. Adagio
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Edward Elgar, Julian Lloyd Webber, Yehudi Menuhin
82.
Five Variants of "Dives and Lazarus"
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Barry Wordsworth, New Queen's Hall Orchestra
83.
A Hymn to the Virgin (1930, rev. 1934)
Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Benjamin Britten
84.
The Planets, Op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic
Gustav Holst, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
85.
String Quartet in E Minor, Op. 83: I. Allegro moderato
Edward Elgar, Mistry Quartet
86.
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra (1956): II. Allegro appassionato
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Julian Lloyd Webber, William Walton
87.
A Fugal Concerto for Flute & Oboe, Op. 40/2: II. Adagio (attacca)
Gustav Holst, Kate Hill, Stephen Bell, Ruth Bolister, Elgar Chamber Orchestra
88.
The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 3, "The Aftermath": Chorus: "Worthy is the Lamb that was Slain - Blessing and honour"
George Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus
89.
Symphony No. 2, "A London Symphony" (1913): II. Lento
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult
90.
Elegy for Strings, Op. 58
Edward Elgar, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
91.
Western Wind Mass: V. Agnus Dei
Choir of King's College, Cambridge, John Taverner, Sir David Willcocks
92.
Symphony No. 6 in E Minor (1950): III. Scherzo
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Roger Norrington, Ralph Vaughan Williams
93.
Lachrimae, 1604 : Sir John Souch, his Galiard
John Dowland, Anthony Rooley, Consort Of Musicke
94.
The Lamb
John Tavener, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
95.
St. Paul's Suite for Strings: IV. Finale (The Dargasson): Allegro
Gustav Holst, Christopher Hogwood, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
96.
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: IV. Lentamente
George Frideric Handel, Jane Glover
97.
For Ian
James MacMillan, John York
98.
Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39: March No. 5 in C Major
Edward Elgar, London Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Bliss
99.
The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 3, "The Aftermath": Chorus: "Amen"
George Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus
100.
Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, "Enigma": IX. Nimrod: Adagio
Edward Elgar, London Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux

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Rule, Britannia!

Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39: March No. 1 in D Major, "Land of Hope and Glory"

Funeral Sentences for the Death of Queen Mary II, Z. 860: The Queen's Funeral March (procession)

Fantasia on Greensleeves

First Booke of Songes: XVII. Come Again, Sweet Love Doth Now Invite

Introduction and Allegro for Strings, Op. 47

Jerusalem

The Planets, Op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War

The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 1, "The Annunciation": Overture (Sinfonia)

Concerto for Cello and Orchestra (1956): I. Moderato

Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "Thy hand, Belinda... When I am laid in earth" (Dido's lament)

The Lark Ascending

Lachrimae: Lachrimae Antiquae

St. Paul's Suite for Strings: I. Jig: Vivace

Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: I. Overture: Allegro

Song for Athene

Symphony No. 2, "A London Symphony" (1913): I. Lento - Allegro risoluto

Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: I. Overture: Adagio - Allegro - Lentement - Allegro

Trumpet Voluntary

The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 1, "The Annunciation": Aria (Tenor): "Every valley shall be exalted"

The Planets, Op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace

The Frog Galliard

Serenade in E Major for Strings, Op. 20: I. Allegro piacevole

Oedipus, Z. 583: "Music for a While"

Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

Concerto No. 3 in G Minor for Oboe and Orchestra, HWV 287: I. Grave

String Quartet (1916): I. With animation

King Arthur, Z. 628, Act 3: "What Power art Thou" (Cold Song)

The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 1, "The Annunciation": Chorus: "For unto us a Child is Born"

Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: III. La paix

Songs from "Friday Afternoons", Op. 7: Cuckoo!

The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity

Two Aquarelles: I. Lento, ma non troppo

Set Me as a Seal upon Thine Heart

Symphony No. 6 in E Minor (1950): I. Allegro

Western Wind Mass: I. Gloria

H.M.S. Pinafore: Overture

The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 1, "The Annunciation": Pifa (Pastoral Sinfonia) - There were shepherds - And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them - And the angel said unto them - And suddenly there was with the angel - Glory to God

Psalm 102:1, Z. 15: "Hear my prayer, O Lord"

Concerto in E Minor for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 85: I. Adagio - Moderato (attacca)

Concerto in E Minor for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 85: II. Lento - Allegro molto

Sea Fever: I must go down to the seas again

Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1 in E Minor

Serenade in E Major for Strings, Op. 20: II. Larghetto

Trumpet Tune and Ayre

The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 2, "The Passion": Chorus: "Hallelujah!"

Piano Quintet in A Minor, Op. 84: II. Adagio

The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34: II. "Let's hear each instrument play a variation of its own" (attacca)

The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34: III. "The highest instruments in the string family are the violins" (attacca)

The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34: IV. "We now come to the brass family" (attacca)

The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34: V. "The percussion family" (attacca)

Invocation for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 19/2

Irish Tune from County Derry ("Londonderry Air"/"Danny Boy")

Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: II. Alla hornpipe

La Capricieuse for Violin and Piano, Op. 17

Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: IV. La réjouissance: Allegro

Concerto in A Minor for Oboe and Strings: I. Rondo Pastorale

The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 2, "The Passion": Aria (Bass): "Why do the nations so furiously rage" (attacca)

The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 2, "The Passion": Chorus: "Let us break their bonds asunder"

Egdon Heath, Op. 47

Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39: March No. 4 in G Major

Rinaldo, HWV 7, Act 2: "Lascia ch'io pianga"

In the Fen Country - Symphonic Impression

First Booke of Songes, 1597: IX. Go crystal tears

Concerto No. 3 in G Minor for Oboe and Orchestra, HWV 287: III. Sarabande: Largo

String Quartet (1916): III. Slow and wistfully, "Late Swallows"

Chanson de Matin, Op. 15, No. 2

Symphony No. 6 in E Minor (1950): II. Moderato

The Planets, Op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age

The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 2, "The Passion": Aria (Tenor): "Behold, and see if there be any sorrow"

The Holy Boy