The Dream of Gerontius / Enigma Variations

~ Release by Elgar; City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, Janet Baker, John Mitchinson, John Shirley‐Quirk, Simon Rattle (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1Enigma Variations: Theme
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: Theme (Andante) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar1:29
2Enigma Variations: I. C.A.E. (the composer's wife)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: I. C.A.E. (L’istesso tempo) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Caroline Alice Elgar (English author, married to Edward Elgar)
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar2:03
3Enigma Variations: II. H.D.S-P. (Hew David Steuart-Powell)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: II. H.D.S-P. (Allegro) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Hew David Steuart Powell
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar0:49
4Enigma Variations: III. R.B.T. (Richard Baxter Townshend)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: III. R.B.T. (Allegretto) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Richard Baxter Townshend
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar1:27
5Enigma Variations: IV. W.M.B. (William Meath Baker)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: IV. W.M.B. (Allegro di molto) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
William Meath Baker
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar0:28
6Enigma Variations: V. R.P.A. (Richard Penroes Arnold)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: V. R.P.A. (Moderato) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Richard Penrose Arnold
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar2:14
7Enigma Variations: VI. Ysobel (Isabel Fitton)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VI. Ysobel (Andantino) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Isabel Fitton
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar1:20
8Enigma Variations: VII. Troyte (Troyte Griffith)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VII. Troyte (Presto) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Arthur Troyte Griffith
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar1:03
9Enigma Variations: VIII. W.N. (Winifred Norbury)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VIII. W.N. (Allegretto) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Winifred Norbury
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar2:08
10Enigma Variations: IX. Nimrod (A.J. Jaeger)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: IX. Nimrod (Adagio) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
publisher:
Sir Edward Elgar (dec’d) (Edward Elgar, composer)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Augustus J. Jaeger
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar4:21
11Enigma Variations: X. Intermezzo: Dorabella (Dora Penny)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: X. Intermezzo: Dorabella (Allegretto) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Dora Penny
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar2:49
12Enigma Variations: XI. G.R.S. (George Robertson Sinclair)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XI. G.R.S. (Allegro di molto) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
George Robertson Sinclair
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar0:56
13Enigma Variations: XII. B.G.N. (Basil G. Nevinson)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XII. B.G.N. (Andante) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Basil George Nevinson
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar3:05
14Enigma Variations: XIII. Romanza: *** (Lady Mary Lygon)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XIII. Romanza (Moderato) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Lady Mary Lygon
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar2:58
15Enigma Variations: XIV. Finale: E.D.U. (the composer)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XIV. Finale: E.D.U. (Allegro) (from 1993-08-28 until 1993-08-29)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Sir Edward Elgar5:34
16The Dream of Gerontius: Prelude
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, I. Prelude (cues 1–21) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar10:19
17The Dream of Gerontius: Jesu, Maria - I am near to death (Gerontius)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, II. Jesu, Maria – I am near to death (cues 22–32) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar3:19
18The Dream of Gerontius: So pray for me... Kyrie eleison... Holy Mary, pray for him (Gerontius, semi-chorus, chorus)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, II. Jesu, Maria – I am near to death (cues 22–32) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:46
19The Dream of Gerontius: Rouse thee, my fainting soul... Be merciful (Gerontius, chorus)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, III. Rouse thee, my fainting soul (cues 33–39) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar3:51
20The Dream of Gerontius: Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus (Gerontius)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus (cues 40–67) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar4:53
21The Dream of Gerontius: I can no more (Gerontius)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus (cues 40–67) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:10
22The Dream of Gerontius: Rescue him, O Lord (chorus)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus (cues 40–67) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:14
23The Dream of Gerontius: Novissima hora est (semi-chorus, chorus, Gerontius)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus (cues 40–67) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar1:34
24The Dream of Gerontius: Proficiscere, anima Christiana (Priest)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, V. Proficiscere, anima Christiana (cues 68–78) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar1:56
25The Dream of Gerontius: Go in the name of Angels (chorus, Priest, semi-chorus)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, V. Proficiscere, anima Christiana (cues 68–78) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar1:16
26The Dream of Gerontius: Go forth upon thy Journey (chorus, Priest, semi-chorus)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
recorded at:
University of Birmingham: Great Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, V. Proficiscere, anima Christiana (cues 68–78) (from 1986-09-06 until 1986-09-08)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar3:22
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