‎Elgar: The Starlight Express by Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Song. To the Children (Organ-Grinder)

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

5:55

in the village of Bourcelles.

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

1:37

Just then a lamplighter.

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

0:30

At that time, Henry had told him about the old railway

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

0:42

.the mother of them all

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

0:32

Oh! But I'm forgetting the most important one of all

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

0:33

They were always eager to hear his poetry

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

1:22

And suddenly a new, enormous thing stirred in their father's heart

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

1:48

As though on cue

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, David Watkin, Peter Thomas, Simon Callow, Elin Manahan Thomas, Roderick Williams

0:15

To the Children. That's odd, said Mother

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

0:37

.gold and had put it on for warmth against the cool evening air

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

0:42

Before them stood an extremely dishevelled figure holding a suitcase

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

1:13

As Daddy took charge of the luggage

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

0:53

We want to tell you something

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

0:38

All the rules I swear to keep

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

1:32

Are you sure you have everything you need?

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

1:33

Song. The Blue-eyed Fairy (Organ-Grinder)

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

3:22

They found a clearing with the open sky above them

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

1:06

Henry explained that the Pleiades had been attendants upon Artemis.

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

1:18

Song. The Sun has Gone (Organ-Grinder)

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

4:38

The Sun has Gone. Now, cats are curious creatures, and Riquette was no exception

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

2:01

Turning towards the open window.

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

1:15

At length Jinny came out of the cave and came over to them

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis, David Watkin, Elin Manahan Thomas, Simon Callow, Roderick Williams, Peter Thomas

0:21

Then there's Madame Jequier and dear Miss Waghorn

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

1:01

Could it be?

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

0:33

And with that the first passenger hurried by them

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

0:19

The Sweep

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis, Simon Callow, Peter Thomas, Elin Manahan Thomas, David Watkin, Roderick Williams

0:12

Then a fantastic, light, twirling creature.

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

0:15

Song. I'm ev'rywhere (Laugher)

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

0:48

And the shabby Tramp, playing his barrel organ

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

0:13

Well, let's see now

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

0:27

Song. Wake up, you little Night Winds! (Organ-Grinder)

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

1:29

Dance of the Winds

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

2:20

But where's Cousin Henry?

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

0:43

I'm ev'rywhere. Ah! Anyone gazing skywards at that moment.

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

1:06

Sun Dance

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

2:45

Madame Jequier's constant anxiety.

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

1:06

Song. Dandelions, Daffodils (Gardener)

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis, Peter Thomas, Simon Callow, David Watkin, Elin Manahan Thomas, Roderick Williams

0:52

in her attic chamber above

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

1:14

Henry turned to the children

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

1:04

At the Citadelle

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

1:18

Song. O, Stars Shine Brightly (Laugher)

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

3:16

The Sprites had almost finished their task

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

0:48

The Sprites flitted out, back to the Starlight Express

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Simon Callow, Roderick Williams, Elin Manahan Thomas, Peter Thomas, David Watkin

0:18

Song. Dawn Song (Laugher)

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

1:09

Song, My old tunes (Organ-Grinder)

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

4:14

Song. Dandelions, Daffodils (Jane-Anne)

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

1:15

Miss Waghorn, whose confusion of mind.

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

1:11

My main idea is this.

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

1:09

Then Mother spoke.

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

0:34

A few days later Henry left to return to London

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis, David Watkin, Simon Callow, Elin Manahan Thomas, Peter Thomas, Roderick Williams

3:34

It was late evening on the day of his arrival

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

7:45

And suddenly he remembered an extraordinary conversation.

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis, Elin Manahan Thomas, David Watkin, Peter Thomas, Simon Callow, Roderick Williams

2:37

All three children, perhaps sent back from their nocturnal enterprises.

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

2:08

Duet. Hearts must be soft-shiny dressed (Laugher, Organ-Grinder)

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis, David Watkin, Simon Callow, Elin Manahan Thomas, Peter Thomas, Roderick Williams

2:44

Jinny said, with her characteristic gravity.

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

1:41

I. The Organ-grinder's Song

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Roderick Williams

3:07

II. The Dustman's Song

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

1:39

III. The Gardener's Song

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

1:22

I. Song. To the Children (Organ-Grinder)

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

6:16

II. Are you sure you have everything you need?

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

1:33

III. Song. The Blue-eyed Fairy (Organ-Grinder)

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis, Peter Thomas, Elin Manahan Thomas, Roderick Williams

3:16

IV. Song. The Sun has Gone (Organ-Grinder)

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

4:51

V. The Sun has Gone. Now, cats are curious creatures, and Riquette was no exception

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

2:04

VI. At length Jinny came out of the cave and came over to them

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis, Elin Manahan Thomas, Peter Thomas, Roderick Williams

0:29

VII. Then there's Madame Jequier and dear Miss Waghorn

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

0:23

VIII. Song. I'm ev'rywhere (Laugher)

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

0:45

IX. Song. Wake up, you little Night Winds! (Organ-Grinder)

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

1:20

X. Well, let's see now

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

2:23

XI. I'm ev'rywhere. Ah! Anyone gazing skywards at that moment.

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

0:50

XII. Sun Dance

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

2:34

XIII. in her attic chamber above

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

1:14

XIV. Henry turned to the children

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

1:05

XV. Song. O, Stars Shine Brightly (Laugher)

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

3:20

XVI. Song. Dawn Song (Laugher)

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

1:04

XVII. Song, My old tunes (Organ-Grinder)

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

4:02

XVIII. Song. Dandelions, Daffodils (Jane-Anne)

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

0:55

XIX. All three children, perhaps sent back from their nocturnal enterprises.

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

2:04

XX. Duet. Hearts must be soft-shiny dressed (Laugher, Organ-Grinder)

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Davis

2:46

XXI. Jinny said, with her characteristic gravity.

Andrew Davis, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

1:34

Sir Edward Elgar

Composer
Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Orchestra
Andrew Davis

Conductor
David Watkin

Cello
Elin Manahan Thomas

Soprano

Elgar: The Starlight Express

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