Signum Classics
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius / McCreesh, Gabrieli Consort
$16.49
Details
- Composer
- Edward Elgar
- Artist
- Nicky Spence, Andrew Foster-Williams, Anna Stephany, Gabrieli
- Format
- CD
- Label
- Signum Classics
- Released
- Apr 26, 2024
- Catalog #
- SIGCD785
- UPC
- 635212078525
About
The Dream of Gerontius by Edward Elgar is a two-part work for voices and orchestra composed in 1900 to text by John Henry Newman. Widely regarded as Elgar's finest choral work, and by some his masterpiece, Gabrieli’s first-class performance, and McCreesh’s superb interpretation demonstrate why their recordings are seen as some of the best in classical music today.
REVIEW:
This strong performance is apparently the first to use historically appropriate instruments. The trombone, just to give the listener an idea, was owned by Elgar. Tenor Nicky Spence, in the lead role, offers a rich, serious performance. McCreesh’s interpretation focuses on the chorus, placing the work in the grand English oratorio tradition.
— AllMusic.com (James Manheim)
Tracklist 14 tracks
- Disc 1
-
1 Part I: Prelude 09:41
- Track
- 1
- Title
- Part I: Prelude
- Duration
- 09:41
- Composer
- Edward Elgar
- Ensemble
- Gabrieli Players
- Conductor
- Paul McCreesh
-
2 Part I: Jesu, Maria. I am near to death (Gerontius, Chorus) 06:09
- Track
- 2
- Title
- Part I: Jesu, Maria. I am near to death (Gerontius, Chorus)
- Duration
- 06:09
- Composer
- Edward Elgar
- Performer
- Nicky Spence
- Ensemble
- Gabrieli Consort, Gabrieli Roar, Polish National Youth Choir, Gabrieli Players
- Conductor
- Paul McCreesh
-
3 Part I: Rouse thee, my fainting soul (Gerontius, Chorus) 03:57
- Track
- 3
- Title
- Part I: Rouse thee, my fainting soul (Gerontius, Chorus)
- Duration
- 03:57
- Composer
- Edward Elgar
- Performer
- Nicky Spence
- Ensemble
- Gabrieli Consort, Gabrieli Roar, Polish National Youth Choir, Gabrieli Players
- Conductor
- Paul McCreesh
-
4 Part I: Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus (Gerontius) 07:30
- Track
- 4
- Title
- Part I: Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus (Gerontius)
- Duration
- 07:30
- Composer
- Edward Elgar
- Performer
- Nicky Spence
- Ensemble
- Gabrieli Players
- Conductor
- Paul McCreesh
-
5 Part I: Rescue him, O Lord (Chorus, Gerontius) 03:26
- Track
- 5
- Title
- Part I: Rescue him, O Lord (Chorus, Gerontius)
- Duration
- 03:26
- Composer
- Edward Elgar
- Performer
- Nicky Spence
- Ensemble
- Gabrieli Consort, Gabrieli Roar, Polish National Youth Choir, Gabrieli Players
- Conductor
- Paul McCreesh
-
6 Part I: Profiscere, anima Christiana (Priest, Chorus) 05:56
- Track
- 6
- Title
- Part I: Profiscere, anima Christiana (Priest, Chorus)
- Duration
- 05:56
- Composer
- Edward Elgar
- Performer
- Andrew Foster-Williams
- Ensemble
- Gabrieli Consort, Gabrieli Roar, Polish National Youth Choir, Gabrieli Players
- Conductor
- Paul McCreesh
- Disc 2
-
1 Part II: I went to sleep (Soul of Gerontius, Angel) 14:54
- Track
- 1
- Title
- Part II: I went to sleep (Soul of Gerontius, Angel)
- Duration
- 14:54
- Composer
- Edward Elgar
- Performer
- Nicky Spence, Anna Stéphany
- Ensemble
- Gabrieli Players
- Conductor
- Paul McCreesh
-
2 Part II: But hark! A grand mysterious harmony (Soul of Gerontius, Angel, Chorus) 05:24
- Track
- 2
- Title
- Part II: But hark! A grand mysterious harmony (Soul of Gerontius, Angel, Chorus)
- Duration
- 05:24
- Composer
- Edward Elgar
- Performer
- Nicky Spence, Anna Stéphany
- Ensemble
- Gabrieli Consort, Gabrieli Roar, Polish National Youth Choir, Gabrieli Players
- Conductor
- Paul McCreesh
-
3 Part II: I see not those false spirits (Soul of Gerontius, Angel) 03:29
- Track
- 3
- Title
- Part II: I see not those false spirits (Soul of Gerontius, Angel)
- Duration
- 03:29
- Composer
- Edward Elgar
- Performer
- Nicky Spence, Anna Stéphany
- Ensemble
- Gabrieli Players
- Conductor
- Paul McCreesh
-
4 Part II: Praise to the Holiest in the height (Chorus, Angel, Soul of Gerontius) 12:33
- Track
- 4
- Title
- Part II: Praise to the Holiest in the height (Chorus, Angel, Soul of Gerontius)
- Duration
- 12:33
- Composer
- Edward Elgar
- Performer
- Anna Stéphany, Nicky Spence
- Ensemble
- Gabrieli Consort, Gabrieli Roar, Polish National Youth Choir, Gabrieli Players
- Conductor
- Paul McCreesh
-
5 Part II: Thy judgement now is near (Angel, Soul of Gerontius) 03:09
- Track
- 5
- Title
- Part II: Thy judgement now is near (Angel, Soul of Gerontius)
- Duration
- 03:09
- Composer
- Edward Elgar
- Performer
- Anna Stéphany, Nicky Spence
- Ensemble
- Gabrieli Players
- Conductor
- Paul McCreesh
-
6 Part II: Jesu! By that shuddering dread (Angel of the Agony) 03:48
- Track
- 6
- Title
- Part II: Jesu! By that shuddering dread (Angel of the Agony)
- Duration
- 03:48
- Composer
- Edward Elgar
- Performer
- Andrew Foster-Williams
- Ensemble
- Gabrieli Players
- Conductor
- Paul McCreesh
-
7 Part II: I go before my Judge (Soul of Gerontius, Chorus, Angel) 06:18
- Track
- 7
- Title
- Part II: I go before my Judge (Soul of Gerontius, Chorus, Angel)
- Duration
- 06:18
- Composer
- Edward Elgar
- Performer
- Nicky Spence, Anna Stéphany
- Ensemble
- Gabrieli Consort, Gabrieli Roar, Polish National Youth Choir, Gabrieli Players
- Conductor
- Paul McCreesh
-
8 Part II: Lord, Thou hast been our refuge (Chorus, Angel) 08:56
- Track
- 8
- Title
- Part II: Lord, Thou hast been our refuge (Chorus, Angel)
- Duration
- 08:56
- Composer
- Edward Elgar
- Performer
- Anna Stéphany
- Ensemble
- Gabrieli Consort, Gabrieli Roar, Polish National Youth Choir, Gabrieli Players
- Conductor
- Paul McCreesh