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Sir Charles Groves (10 Mar 1915 - 20 Jun 1992)

Male Person - United Kingdom conductor

Releases (1)

Official

Album

  1. Music for the Last Night of the Proms 02 Jun 1990

Relationships (4)

Conductor For

  1. BBC Philharmonic (1944 - 1951) principal
  2. Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (1951 - 1961) principal
  3. Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (1963 - 1977) principal
  4. BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (1981 - 1983) guest, principal

Recordings by (2)

  1. The Planets, Op. 32: Jupiter, the Bringer of Jolity 8:16 (23 Jun 2009)
  2. Saul, HWV 53: Dead March 3:30 (2014)

On Recordings (50)

Conducted

  1. See, the Conqu'ring Hero Come (From Judas Maccabeus) 3:24 E. Power Biggs, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (01 Jan 1960)
  2. The Dam Busters: March 3:46 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1968)
  3. 'Spitfire' Prelude 3:24 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1969)
  4. A London Suite: Knightsbridge March ?:?? Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Groves (1972)
  5. Donna Diana Overture ?:?? Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Groves (1972)
  6. Marche de Saül 3:30 E. Power Biggs, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1976)
  7. Symphonie martiale de "Belshazzar" 0:42 E. Power Biggs, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1976)
  8. Concerto no. 1 in D for Guitar, op. 99: II. Andantino alla romanza / III. Ritmico e cavalleresco 14:05 John Williams, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1977)
  9. Serenade for Guitar and String Orchestra 4:40 John Williams, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1977)
  10. Concerto no. 1 in D major op. 99: 1. Allegretto 6:36 John Williams, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1977)
  11. Concerto no. 2 for Guitar and Chamber Orchestra 22:17 John Williams, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1977)
  12. Clarinet Concerto no. 2 in F minor, op. 5: I. Allegro 13:05 English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves, Emma Johnson (1986)
  13. Concertino for Clarinet and Strings, op. 26 (J 109) 9:39 Emma Johnson, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1986)
  14. Introduction, Theme and Variations for Clarinet and Orchestra 14:18 English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves, Emma Johnson (1986)
  15. Clarinet Concerto no. 2 in F minor, op. 5: III. Rondo 6:08 English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves, Emma Johnson (1986)
  16. Adagio in D-flat for Clarinet and Strings "Wagner's Adagio" 4:58 English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves, Emma Johnson (1986)
  17. Clarinet Concerto no. 2 in F minor, op. 5: II. Andante pastorale 5:50 English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves, Emma Johnson (1986)
  18. Venus from The Planets 8:21 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1987)
  19. The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity 8:13 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1987)
  20. The Planets, Op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic 8:56 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1987)
  21. Fantasía para un gentilhombre 21:44 John Williams, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1987)
  22. The Planets, Op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age 8:57 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1987)
  23. The Planets, Op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War 7:41 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1987)
  24. The Planets, Op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger 4:03 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1987)
  25. The Planets, Op. 32: VI. Uranus, the Magician 5:54 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1987)
  26. Semele: Where'er you walk 4:12 E. Power Biggs, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1987)
  27. Short Festival Te Deum 4:42 Richard Hickox, London Symphony Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1988)
  28. From Meadow to Mayfair: I. In the Country (Rustic Dance) 3:39 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1988)
  29. Cherry Ripe, H 119b 3:27 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1988)
  30. Marche slave, op. 31 11:39 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1988)
  31. Symphony no. 104 in D “London”: I. Adagio - Allegro 8:57 English Sinfonia, Sir Charles Groves (1989)
  32. St. Paul's Suite for String Orchestra, Op. 29, No. 2: I. Gigue 3:30 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1989)
  33. Concerto in A major: Larghetto 3:38 John Williams, English Chamber Orchestra (1989)
  34. Concerto in A major, op. 30: III. Polonaise: Allegretto 7:19 John Williams, English Chamber Orchestra (1989)
  35. The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: C. Clarinets - Moderato 0:35 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1989)
  36. The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: I. Harp - Maestoso 0:51 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1989)
  37. Cherry Ripe 3:27 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1989)
  38. Lament 4:27 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1989)
  39. The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: A. Flutes and piccolo 0:32 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1989)
  40. The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: F. Violas - Meno mosso 1:00 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1989)
  41. The Sea: II. Sea-foam. Allegro vivo 2:27 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1989)
  42. Concerto in A major, op. 30: II. Siciliana: Andantino 5:46 John Williams, English Chamber Orchestra (1989)
  43. Symphony no. 92 in G “Oxford”: II. Adagio cantabile 6:23 English Sinfonia, Sir Charles Groves (1989)
  44. Symphony no. 104 in D “London”: III. Menuetto. Allegro 4:43 English Sinfonia, Sir Charles Groves (1989)
  45. The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: G. Cellos 1:12 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1989)
  46. Enter Spring 21:28 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1989)
  47. St. Paul's Suite for String Orchestra, Op. 29, No. 2: III. Intermezzo 4:31 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1989)
  48. Concerto No. 1 in D, Op. 99: II. Andantino alla romanza 7:30 John Williams, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1989)
  49. The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: H. Double basses - Comminciando lento ma poco a poco accelerando al allegro 1:09 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1989)
  50. St. Paul's Suite for String Orchestra, Op. 29, No. 2: IV. Finale 3:38 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves (1989)

Credited as (106)

  1. Sir Charles Groves
  2. Benjamin Britten, Sir Arthur Bliss; Elisabeth Söderström, Robert Tear, Sir Thomas Allen, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Chorus, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Simon Rattle, John Westbrook, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  3. Gustav Holst; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  4. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  5. Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  6. Joaquín Rodrigo; John Williams, Philadelphia Orchestra, Ormandy, English Chamber Orchestra, Groves
  7. English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves, John Williams
  8. Elgar; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  9. Sibelius, Nielsen, Grieg; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
  10. Crusell, Weber, Baermann, Rossini; Emma Johnson, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  11. Frank Bridge; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  12. Nicola Loud, National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, Sir Charles Groves
  13. Leon McCawley, National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, Sir Charles Groves
  14. Sir Edward Elgar; London Festival Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  15. London Festival Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  16. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves, E. Power Biggs
  17. E. Power Biggs, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  18. John Williams, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  19. John Williams, English Chamber Orchestra, Charles Groves
  20. English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves, Emma Johnson
  21. Gilbert & Sullivan; Sir Malcolm Sargent, Sir Charles Groves
  22. Vaughan Williams; BBC Northern Singers, BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra, Vernon Handley, Sir Charles Groves, Delyth Jones, Elsa Kendal, Robin Leggate
  23. Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Groves
  24. Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  25. Eric Coates; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Groves
  26. English Sinfonia, Sir Charles Groves
  27. English Sinfonia, Charles Groves
  28. John Westbrook, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  29. Moray Welsh, Philharmonia Orchestra, Colin Davis
  30. Joseph Haydn; English Sinfonia, Sir Charles Groves
  31. Bernhard Crusell, Weber, Baermann, Rossini; Emma Johnson, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  32. Rodrigo, Giuliani, Vivaldi; John Williams, Eugene Ormandy, Charles Groves
  33. Emma Johnson, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  34. BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  35. Paul Tortelier, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  36. Haydn, Mozart; English Sinfonia, Sir Charles Groves
  37. BBC Revue Orchestra, Charles Groves
  38. BBC Northern Orchestra, Charles Groves
  39. Richard Hickox, London Symphony Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  40. Richard Hickox, London Symphony Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Dearnley, Sir Charles Groves, Choristers of St. Paul's Cathedral
  41. Raymond Simmons, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  42. Sarah Walker, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  43. Anne Collins, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  44. Hugh Bean, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  45. Holst; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  46. Walton; Richard Hickox, Carl Davis, Sir Charles Groves
  47. Noel Rawsthorne, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  48. Walton; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  49. Jacqueline du Pré, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
  50. Emma Johnson, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves
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