The Dream of Gerontius

~ Release by Elgar; Richard Lewis, Dame Janet Baker, Kim Borg, Hallé Choir & Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus, Ambrosian Singers, Hallé Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

Digital remaster of 1965 recording

Annotation last modified on 2014-12-15 23:22 UTC.

Tracklist

▼ CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I (a) Prelude (Lento, mistico - Moderato - Andantino - Come prima)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (in 1965)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (in 1965)
recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, I. Prelude (Cues 1–21) (in 1965)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar10:13
2The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I (b) (Gerontius) Jesu, Maria - I am near to death
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor) (in 1965)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (in 1965)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (in 1965)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, II. Jesu, Maria – I am near to death (Cues 22–32) (in 1965)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar3:31
3The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I (c) (Gerontius, semi-chorus, chorus) So pray for me...Kyrie eleison...Holy Mary, pray for him
choir vocals:
Hallé Choir (in 1965) and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus (in 1965)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor) (in 1965)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (in 1965)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (in 1965)
performer:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (in 1965)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, II. Jesu, Maria – I am near to death (Cues 22–32) (in 1965)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:48
4The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I (d) (Gerontius, chorus) Rouse thee, my fainting soul...Be merciful
choir vocals:
Hallé Choir (in 1965) and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus (in 1965)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor) (in 1965)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (in 1965)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (in 1965)
recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, III. Rouse thee, my fainting soul (Cues 33–39) (in 1965)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar4:20
5The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I (e) (Gerontius) Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor) (in 1965)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (in 1965)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (in 1965)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus (Cues 40–67) (in 1965)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar5:29
6The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I (f) (Gerontius, chorus) I can no more...Rescue him, O Lord
choir vocals:
Hallé Choir (in 1965) and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus (in 1965)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor) (in 1965)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (in 1965)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (in 1965)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus (Cues 40–67) (in 1965)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:43
7The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I (g) (semi-chorus, chorus, Gerontius) Noe from the waters...Novissima hora est
choir vocals:
Hallé Choir (in 1965) and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus (in 1965)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor) (in 1965)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (in 1965)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (in 1965)
performer:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (in 1965)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus (Cues 40–67) (in 1965)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar3:06
8The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I (h) (Priest) Proficiscere, anima Christiana
bass vocals:
Kim Borg (operatic bass) (in 1965)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (in 1965)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (in 1965)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, V. Proficiscere, anima Christiana (Cue 68–78) (in 1965)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar1:57
9The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I (i) (chorus, Priest, semi-chorus) Go in the name of Angels
bass vocals:
Kim Borg (operatic bass) (in 1965)
choir vocals:
Hallé Choir (in 1965) and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus (in 1965)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (in 1965)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (in 1965)
performer:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (in 1965)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, V. Proficiscere, anima Christiana (Cue 68–78) (in 1965)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar4:42
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Credits

Release

sampled by:The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Elgar’s use of leitmotiv: General introduction by Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)
The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Elgar’s use of leitmotiv: Introduction to The Apostles and The Kingdom by Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)
The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes only used in The Kingdom: In the name of Jesus Christ by Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)
The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes only used in The Kingdom: Motto theme quoted from The Dream of Gerontius by Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)
The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes only used in The Kingdom: Motto theme quoted from The Light of Life by Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)
The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes only used in The Kingdom: The New Faith (Christianity) by Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)
The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes only used in The Kingdom: The Real Presence (Christ) by Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)
The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for abstract ideas: The Church by Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)
The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for abstract ideas: The Fellowship of the Apostles by Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)
The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for abstract ideas: The Gospel by Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)
The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for the principal characters: Christ, the Man of Sorrows by Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)
The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for the principal characters: Christ’s Loneliness by Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)
The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for the principal characters: Judas by Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)
The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for the principal characters: St. Peter by Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)
The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for the principal characters: The Beatitudes by Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)
The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for the principal characters: The Spirit of the Lord by Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)
part of:British Composers (EMI/Virgin/Warner Classics) (order: 14)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/7974859 [info]
ASIN:UK: B000026D0F [info]