The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38

Album by Edward Elgar & Hallé Orchestra & Sir Mark Elder & Paul Groves & Alice Coote & Bryn Terfel & Hallé Choir & Hallé Youth Choir

The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38 is an oratorio by English composer Sir Edward Elgar, composed and first performed in 1900. Scored for soloists, chorus and orchestra, it uses late-Romantic harmonies, expansive choral writing and vivid orchestral colouring to set a devotional text and represents a pivotal work that established Elgar's reputation in British musical life at the turn of the 20th century.
First released: 6th October 2008

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    The Dream of Gerontius: Introduction
    1:41
  2. 2.
    The Dream of Gerontius: Prelude
    10:36
  3. 3.
    The Dream of Gerontius: I went to sleep
    4:14
  4. 4.
    The Dream of Gerontius: Jesu, Maria - I am near to death
    3:09
  5. 5.
    The Dream of Gerontius: Kyrie eleison - Holy Mary, pray for him
    2:12
  6. 6.
    The Dream of Gerontius: My work is done
    2:08
  7. 7.
    The Dream of Gerontius: It is a member of that family
    5:55
  8. 8.
    The Dream of Gerontius: Rouse thee, my fainting soul
    4:14
  9. 9.
    The Dream of Gerontius: Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus
    4:55
  10. 10.
    The Dream of Gerontius: But hark! – Low-born clods of brute earth
    1:39
  11. 11.
    The Dream of Gerontius: I can no more
    5:36
  12. 12.
    The Dream of Gerontius: Dispossessed, aside thrust
    4:18
  13. 13.
    The Dream of Gerontius: Proficiscere, anima Christiana
    6:33
  14. 14.
    The Dream of Gerontius: I see not those false spirits
    1:44
  15. 15.
    The Dream of Gerontius: There was a mortal – Praise to the Holiest
    5:15
  16. 16.
    The Dream of Gerontius: But hark! a grand mysterious harmony
    1:20
  17. 17.
    The Dream of Gerontius: Praise to the Holiest
    7:49
  18. 18.
    The Dream of Gerontius: Thy judgement now is near
    2:05
  19. 19.
    The Dream of Gerontius: Jesu! by that shuddering dread
    6:09
  20. 20.
    The Dream of Gerontius: Praise to His Name! – Take me away
    5:47
  21. 21.
    The Dream of Gerontius: Softly and gently
    6:50

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