Orchestral Works Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leaper

With orchestral works at the core of his output, the supreme melodic gift that distinguishes the music of Eric Coates earned him a reputation as the ‘uncrowned king of light music’. It was the London Suite that made Coates a household name, with the Cockney exuberance of its third movement. The Dambusters March was one of Coates’ last pieces, and remains one of the most iconic movie themes ever written. (Naxos)