The dream of Gerontius : op. 38 /
Elgar, Edward, 1857-1934
The dream of Gerontius : op. 38 / Sir Edward Elgar ; words by Cardinal Newman. Blest pair of sirens (an ode by Milton) ; I was glad (words from Psalm 122 / Sir Charles Hubert Parry - 2 audio discs : digital ; 4/3/4 in. - 013501 001150 000701.
Oratorio (1st work) ; secular chorus for chorus (SATB) and orchestra (2nd work) ; anthem for chorus (SATB) and orchestra, originally for chorus (SATB) and organ (3rd work) Program notes by Michael Kennedy and biographical notes in English, French, and German, and text in English (illustrations) inserted in container.
Felicity Palmer, mezzo-soprano ; Arthur Davies, tenor ; Gwynne Howell, bass ; London Symphony Orchestra ; London Symphony Chorus ; Richard Hickox, conductor ; Roderick Elms, organ
Recorded in Watford Town Hall on 14-16 February, 1988.
Compact discs
CHAN 8641/2 Chandos
Newman, John Henry, 1801-1890 --Musical settings
Milton, John, 1608-1674 --Musical settings
Oratorios
Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices) with orchestra
Anthems
Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with orchestra
Psalms (Music)--122nd Psalm
CD/1503
The dream of Gerontius : op. 38 / Sir Edward Elgar ; words by Cardinal Newman. Blest pair of sirens (an ode by Milton) ; I was glad (words from Psalm 122 / Sir Charles Hubert Parry - 2 audio discs : digital ; 4/3/4 in. - 013501 001150 000701.
Oratorio (1st work) ; secular chorus for chorus (SATB) and orchestra (2nd work) ; anthem for chorus (SATB) and orchestra, originally for chorus (SATB) and organ (3rd work) Program notes by Michael Kennedy and biographical notes in English, French, and German, and text in English (illustrations) inserted in container.
Felicity Palmer, mezzo-soprano ; Arthur Davies, tenor ; Gwynne Howell, bass ; London Symphony Orchestra ; London Symphony Chorus ; Richard Hickox, conductor ; Roderick Elms, organ
Recorded in Watford Town Hall on 14-16 February, 1988.
Compact discs
CHAN 8641/2 Chandos
Newman, John Henry, 1801-1890 --Musical settings
Milton, John, 1608-1674 --Musical settings
Oratorios
Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices) with orchestra
Anthems
Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with orchestra
Psalms (Music)--122nd Psalm
CD/1503