The Dream of Gerontius / Sea Pictures (conductor: Sir John Barbirolli) (disc 1)
Musical Album
Artist
Edward Elgar
Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, OM, GCVO (2 June 1857 – 23 February 1934) was an English composer. He is known for such works as the Enigma Variations, the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, The Dream of Gerontius, concertos for violin and cello, and two symphonies. He also composed oratorios,...
Tracks:
- Sea Pictures, Op. 37 No. 1: Sea Slumber-Song (London Symphony Orchestra feat. mezzo-soprano: Dame Janet Baker)
- Sea Pictures, Op. 37 No. 2: In Haven (Capri) (London Symphony Orchestra feat. mezzo-soprano: Dame Janet Baker)
- Sea Pictures, Op. 37 No. 3: Sabbath Morning at Sea (London Symphony Orchestra feat. mezzo-soprano: Dame Janet Baker)
- Sea Pictures, Op. 37 No. 4: Where Corals Lie (London Symphony Orchestra feat. mezzo-soprano: Dame Janet Baker)
- Sea Pictures, Op. 37 No. 5: The Swimmer (London Symphony Orchestra feat. mezzo-soprano: Dame Janet Baker)
- The Dream of Gerontius, Part I: Prelude (Hallé Choir & Orchestra, Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus & Ambrosian Singers)
- The Dream of Gerontius, Part I: Jesu, Maria--I am near to death (Hallé Choir & Orchestra, Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus & Ambrosian Singers)
- The Dream of Gerontius, Part I: So pray for me / Kyrie Eleison... Holy Mary, pray for him (Hallé Choir & Orchestra, Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus & Ambrosian Singers)
- The Dream of Gerontius, Part I: Rouse thee, my fainting soul (Hallé Choir & Orchestra, Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus & Ambrosian Singers)
- The Dream of Gerontius, Part I: Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus (Hallé Choir & Orchestra, Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus & Ambrosian Singers)