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Andrew Davis

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A new Elgar recording by Sir Andrew Davisthe evangelist of British music who carried on the legacy of the late Richard Hickox, and the Elgar Medal 2014 recipient, hailed as the Elgar conductor of the 21st century!The orchestra is the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra of Norway, which has been making a big splash in recordings with Neeme Jrvi and Edward Gardner. This marks the first recording by the duo of Andrew Davis and the Bergen Philharmonic since their hugely successful recording of Sibeliuss Violin Concerto (CHSA5134), featuring Jennifer Pike as soloist.Performed alongside three choirsthe Bergen Philharmonic Choir, the Collegium Musicum Choir (a Bergen-based choir), and the Edvard Grieg Choirthis recording presents a secular cantata based on the saga of Olaf I, who became King of Norway in 995.Daviss new Elgar recordinghis previous release, Elgars The Dream of Gerontius (CHSA5140)was named Re