Pinchas Zukerman returns to The Lark Ascending for the first time on record in over 40 years in a magical performance with the orchestra of which he is Principal Guest Conductor: the Royal Philharmonic, founded 70 years ago by Sir Thomas Beecham. Zukerman plays and conducts a collection of the best in English music: Vaughan Williams’ Tallis Fantasia and Elgar’s Introduction & Allegro and Serenade for Strings frame shorter works such as Salut d'amour, Chanson de Matin and Chanson de Nuit. The recording also includes the world premiere recording of In Moonlight: an arrangement for solo viola, strings and harp of Elgar’s famous Canto Popolare.

Track listing:

Elgar:

Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20

Salut d'amour, Op. 12

Chanson de Matin, Op. 15 No. 2

Chanson de Nuit, Op. 15 No. 1

Canto Popolare (In Moonlight)

arr. Milone. World premiere

Introduction & Allegro for strings, Op. 47

Vaughan Williams:

The Lark Ascending

Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis