Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius / Parry: Blest Pair of Sirens / Parry: I Was Glad

~ Release by Sir Edward Elgar, Sir Hubert Parry; Felicity Palmer, Arthur Davies, Gwynne Howell, London Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus, Richard Hickox (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

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1The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. Prelude
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, I. Prelude (cues 1–21) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar10:18
2The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "Jesu, Maria - I am near to death" (Gerontius)
tenor vocals:
Arthur Davies (tenor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, II. Jesu, Maria – I am near to death (cues 22–32) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar3:20
3The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "Kyrie eleison" (Chorus)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, II. Jesu, Maria – I am near to death (cues 22–32) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:28
4The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "Rouse thee, my fainting soul" (Gerontius)
tenor vocals:
Arthur Davies (tenor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, III. Rouse thee, my fainting soul (cues 33–39) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar0:52
5The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "Be merciful, be gracious" (Chorus)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, III. Rouse thee, my fainting soul (cues 33–39) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar3:16
6The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus" (Gerontius)
tenor vocals:
Arthur Davies (tenor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus (cues 40–67) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar4:14
7The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "I can no more;for now it comes again" (Gerontius)
tenor vocals:
Arthur Davies (tenor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus (cues 40–67) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:24
8The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "Rescue him, O Lord!" (Chorus)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus (cues 40–67) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar1:46
9The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "Novissima hora est" (Gerontius)
tenor vocals:
Arthur Davies (tenor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus (cues 40–67) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:09
10The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "Profociscere, anima Christiana" (The Priest)
bass vocals:
Gwynne Howell (operatic bass) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, V. Proficiscere, anima Christiana (cues 68–78) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar1:37
11The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "Go, in the name of Angels" (Chorus)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, V. Proficiscere, anima Christiana (cues 68–78) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar4:46
12The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II. Introduction: "I went to sleep" (The Soul)
tenor vocals:
Arthur Davies (tenor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, I. I went to sleep (cues 1–15) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar6:06
13The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II. "My work is done" (The Angel)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Felicity Palmer (mezzo-soprano) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, I. I went to sleep (cues 1–15) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
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, II. It is a member of that family (cues 16–28) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar3:14
14The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II. "All hail, My child!" (The Angel, The Soul)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Felicity Palmer (mezzo-soprano) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
tenor vocals:
Arthur Davies (tenor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, II. It is a member of that family (cues 16–28) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar5:54
15The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II. "Low-born clods of brute earth" (Chorus)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, II. It is a member of that family (cues 16–28) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
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, III. But hark! upon my sense comes a fierce hubbub (cues 29–54) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar1:55
16The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II. "It is the restless panting of their being" (The Angel)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Felicity Palmer (mezzo-soprano) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
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 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar0:41
17The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II. "The mind bold and independent" (Chorus)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, III. But hark! upon my sense comes a fierce hubbub (cues 29–54) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:24
18The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II. "I see not those false spirits" (The Angel, The Soul)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Felicity Palmer (mezzo-soprano) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
tenor vocals:
Arthur Davies (tenor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits (cues 55–70) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar3:24
19The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II. "Praise to the Holiest" (Chorus)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits (cues 55–70) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:43
20The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II. "The sound is like the rushing of the wind" (The Soul)
tenor vocals:
Arthur Davies (tenor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits (cues 55–70) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar0:25
21The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II. "Glory to Him" (Chorus)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits (cues 55–70) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar0:24
22The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II. "They sing of they approaching agony" (The Angel, The Soul)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Felicity Palmer (mezzo-soprano) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
tenor vocals:
Arthur Davies (tenor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits (cues 55–70) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar0:55
23The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II. "But hark! A grand mysterious harmony" (The Soul)
tenor vocals:
Arthur Davies (tenor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, V. But hark! a grand mysterious harmony (cues 71–101) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar0:39
24The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II. "And now the threshold" (The Angel)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Felicity Palmer (mezzo-soprano) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, V. But hark! a grand mysterious harmony (cues 71–101) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar0:32
25The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II. "Praise to the Holiest" (Chorus)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, V. But hark! a grand mysterious harmony (cues 71–101) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar7:02
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