Elgar, Edward,  1857-1934 <br/><br/>
The kingdom, op. 51 ;  Sospiri : adagio for string orchestra, with harp and organ, op. 70 ; Sursum corda : (Elevation) op. 11 / 
Sir Edward Elgar. 
 - 2 audio discs :  digital ;  4 3/4 in. 
 - 014809 
<br/><br/> The 1st work an oratorio; sung in English.  The 3rd work for brass, strings and organ.  Text of the 1st work compiled by the composer from the New Testament.  Program notes by Lewis Foreman and biographical notes on the performers in English, French, and German, and libretto in English (39 pages: illustrations, portraits) in container. 
<br/><br/>Margaret Marshall, soprano ; Felicity Palmer, mezzo-soprano ; Arthur Davies, tenor ; David Wilson-Johnson, bass ; Roderick Elms, organ ; London Symphony Chorus ; London Symphony Orchestra ; Richard Hickox, music director. 
<br/><br/> Recorded from June 11-13, 1989, in St. Jude's Church, Central Square, London. 
<br/><br/><br/>Compact discs. 
<br/><br/><label>Standard No.: </label>9511587882 
<br/><br/><label>Publisher. No.: </label>CHAN 8788/9  Chandos 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Oratorios<br/>String orchestra music<br/>Orchestral music
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>CD/1479