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, 2 available)

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1The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II (a) (Andantino)
producer:
Ronald Kinloch Anderson (pianist, harpsichordist and producer)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
balance engineer:
Peter Brown (sound engineer, last name often misprinted as “Brown”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Free Trade Hall in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
recording of:
The Apostles, op. 49: Part II: Introduction (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer)
part of:
The Apostles, op. 49: Part II
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, I. I went to sleep (cues 1–15) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar1:53
2The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II (b) (Soul of Gerontius) I went to sleep
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Free Trade Hall in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, I. I went to sleep (cues 1–15) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:55
3The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II (c) (Soul, Angel) Another marvel...My work is done
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Free Trade Hall in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, I. I went to sleep (cues 1–15) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar3:48
4The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II (d) (Angel, Soul) It is a member of that family...A presage falls upon thee
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Free Trade Hall in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, II. It is a member of that family (cues 16–28) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar6:14
5The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II (e) (Soul, Angel, chorus) But hark!...Low-born clods of brute earth
producer:
Ronald Kinloch Anderson (pianist, harpsichordist and producer)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30), Hallé Choir (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30) and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Angel]:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
tenor vocals [Soul of Gerontius]:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
chorus master:
Eric Chadwick (chorus master, organist) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30) and John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
balance engineer:
Peter Brown (sound engineer, last name often misprinted as “Brown”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Free Trade Hall in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, III. But hark! upon my sense comes a fierce hubbub (cues 29–54) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar1:34
6The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II (f) (chorus) Dispossessed, aside thrust
choir vocals:
Hallé Choir (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30) and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Free Trade Hall in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, III. But hark! upon my sense comes a fierce hubbub (cues 29–54) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar3:42
7The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II (g) (Soul, Angel) I see not those false spirits
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Free Trade Hall in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits (cues 55–70) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:10
8The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II (h) (Angel, semi-chorus, chorus, Soul) There was a mortal......Praise to the Holiest
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30), Hallé Choir (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30) and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Free Trade Hall in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits (cues 55–70) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar6:09
9The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II (i) (Soul, Angel, chorus) But hark! a grand mysterious harmony
choir vocals:
Hallé Choir (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30) and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Free Trade Hall in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, V. But hark! a grand mysterious harmony (cues 71–101) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar9:53
10The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II (j) (Angel, Soul) Thy judgment now is near
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Free Trade Hall in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VI. Thy judgment now is near (cues 102–113) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:23
11The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II (k) (Angel of the Agony, Soul, semi-chorus, chorus) Jesu! by that shuddering dread
bass vocals:
Kim Borg (operatic bass) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30), Hallé Choir (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30) and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Free Trade Hall in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VI. Thy judgment now is near (cues 102–113) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VII. I go before my judge (cues 114–126) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar5:45
12The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II (l) (Angel, Soul, chorus) Praise to His Name!...Take me away
choir vocals:
Hallé Choir (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30) and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Free Trade Hall in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VII. I go before my judge (cues 114–126) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar6:04
13The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II (m) (Angel, chorus, semi-chorus) Softly and gently
producer:
Ronald Kinloch Anderson (pianist, harpsichordist and producer)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30), Hallé Choir (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30) and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Angel]:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
chorus master:
Eric Chadwick (chorus master, organist) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30) and John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
balance engineer:
Peter Brown (sound engineer, last name often misprinted as “Brown”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Free Trade Hall in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VIII. Softly and gently, dearly-ransomed soul (cues 127–137) (from 1964-12-27 until 1964-12-30)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar6:56

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: 19)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/7974859 [info]
ASIN:UK: B000026D0F [info]