Roy Ellefsen wrote:

>Kosman's article reminded me that I have been wanting to get a recording
>of this famous Elgar piece, which, incidentally, I have never heard
>performed,for some time now.  Can someone out there recommend a good
>recording.  Price matters, but is not to the exclusion of quality.

The one recording I own of this piece is the one recording that Roger
Hecht did not mention and that is Britten's recording.  If this recording
is still available, then it is certainly a very economical choice being on
one Double-Decca (about $17).

Like I said, it is the only version that I have ever heard but I have
enjoyed and it is coupled with Holst's "Hymn to Jesus" and Delius' "Sea
Drift".  Neither of these pieces are conducted by Britten, however.  I
bought mine about 2 years ago and I believe it is still available in the
States.

Steve M. (Northern Virginia)