Cockaigne Overture, 'In London Town'

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Cockaigne - a mythical land of plenty - was shorthand for London from the early 1820s. It's where Cockneys come from! Elgar gives us a musical glimpse of London: its boldness, noise and passion. Composer: Edward Elgar Performers: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Andrew Davis Recording date: 27 January 2018 Date of broadcast: 16 March 2018