Penelope Martin-Smith, soprano, Martin Souter, piano (tracks 1, 3, 5, 7) ; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra ; Thomas Beecham, conductor (tracks 2, 4, 6, 8-10)
3 songs, op. 3. Now sleeps the crimson petal / Roger Quilter (2:11) -- 2 pieces for small orchestra. Summer night on the river / Frederick Delius (6:15) -- June / (2:13) -- 3 small tone poems. Summer evening / (5:53) -- 3 songs, op. 3. Love's philsophy / (1:30) -- A village Romeo and Juliet. The walk to the paradise garden / (8:48) -- A garland for de la mare / Herbert Howells (5:18) -- 2 pieces for small orchestra. On hearing the first cuckoo in sping (6:28) ; A song before sunrise (5:36) / Frederick Delius -- The wand of youth suite No. 1, Op. 1a / Edward Elgar (Thomas Beecham, conductor ; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)