Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius / Barbirolli, Vickers, Shacklock, Nowakowski, RAI Orchestra
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"The performance of Elgar's oratorio that John Barbirolli conducted in Rome in November 1957 was briefly available on LP, and acquired a place in history...
"The performance of Elgar's oratorio that John Barbirolli conducted in Rome in November 1957 was briefly available on LP, and acquired a place in history as the only surviving record of the great Jon Vickers in the title role. Now out of copyright and available for the first time on CD, it's a fascinating document, although the shortcomings are considerable. Vickers doesn't disappoint, singing with an intensity and a care for the sound and sense of every word that are well nigh ideal...The orchestra and chorus do their best, which isn't quite good enough; it's Vickers who makes this a must-have." - Andrew Clements, The Guardian, London
Product Description:
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Release Date: May 27, 2008
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UPC: 4035122404036
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Catalog Number: ARPCD0403
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Label: Archipel
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Number of Discs: 2
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Composer: Hector Berlioz, Sir Edward Elgar
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Conductor: Sir John Barbirolli
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Orchestra/Ensemble: Rai Symhony Orchestra And Chorus Of Rome
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Performer: Constance Shacklock, Jon Vickers, Marian Nowakowski