The Dream of Gerontius / Sea Pictures

~ Release by Elgar; Hallé Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Hallé Choir, Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus, The Ambrosian Singers, Dame Janet Baker, Richard Lewis, Kim Borg, Sir John Barbirolli (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

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1Sea Pictures, op. 37 no. 1: Sea Slumber-Song
producer:
Ronald Kinloch Anderson (pianist, harpsichordist and producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto) (on 1965-08-30)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1965-08-30)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (on 1965-08-30)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (on 1965-08-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-08-30)
recording of:
Sea Pictures, op. 37: I. Sea Slumber Song (on 1965-08-30)
lyricist:
Roden Noel
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
part of:
Sea Pictures, op. 37
Sir Edward Elgar5:03
2Sea Pictures, op. 37 no. 2: In Haven (Capri)
producer:
Ronald Kinloch Anderson (pianist, harpsichordist and producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto) (on 1965-08-30)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1965-08-30)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (on 1965-08-30)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (on 1965-08-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-08-30)
recording of:
Sea Pictures, op. 37: II. In Haven (Capri) (on 1965-08-30)
lyricist:
Alice Elgar (English author, married to Edward Elgar)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
part of:
Sea Pictures, op. 37
Sir Edward Elgar2:06
3Sea Pictures, op. 37 no. 3: Sabbath Morning at Sea
producer:
Ronald Kinloch Anderson (pianist, harpsichordist and producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto) (on 1965-08-30)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1965-08-30)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (on 1965-08-30)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (on 1965-08-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-08-30)
recording of:
Sea Pictures, op. 37: III. Sabbath Morning at Sea (on 1965-08-30)
lyricist:
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
part of:
Sea Pictures, op. 37
Sir Edward Elgar6:20
4Sea Pictures, op. 37 no. 4: Where Corals Lie
producer:
Ronald Kinloch Anderson (pianist, harpsichordist and producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto) (on 1965-08-30)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1965-08-30)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (on 1965-08-30)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (on 1965-08-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-08-30)
recording of:
Sea Pictures, op. 37: IV. Where Corals Lie (on 1965-08-30)
lyricist:
Richard Garnett
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
part of:
Sea Pictures, op. 37
Sir Edward Elgar4:11
5Sea Pictures, op. 37 no. 5: The Swimmer
producer:
Ronald Kinloch Anderson (pianist, harpsichordist and producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto) (on 1965-08-30)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1965-08-30)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (on 1965-08-30)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (on 1965-08-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-08-30)
recording of:
Sea Pictures, op. 37: V. The Swimmer (on 1965-08-30)
lyricist:
Adam Lindsay Gordon
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
part of:
Sea Pictures, op. 37
Sir Edward Elgar6:19
6The Dream of Gerontius: Part I. Prelude
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, I. Prelude (Cues 1–21)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar10:43
7The Dream of Gerontius: Part I. "Jesu, Maria--I am near to death"
vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, II. Jesu, Maria – I am near to death (Cues 22–32)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar3:01
8The Dream of Gerontius: Part I. "So pray for me" / "Kyrie Eleison... Holy Mary, pray for him"
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir), Hallé Choir and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, II. Jesu, Maria – I am near to death (Cues 22–32)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:48
9The Dream of Gerontius: Part I. "Rouse thee, my fainting soul"
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir), Hallé Choir and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, III. Rouse thee, my fainting soul (Cues 33–39)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar4:21
10The Dream of Gerontius: Part I. "Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus"
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus (Cues 40–67)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar5:31
11The Dream of Gerontius: Part I. "I can no more"
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir), Hallé Choir and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus (Cues 40–67)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar5:50
12The Dream of Gerontius: Part I. "Proficiscere, anima Christiana"
bass vocals:
Kim Borg (operatic bass)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir), Hallé Choir and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, V. Proficiscere, anima Christiana (Cue 68–78)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar6:35
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1The Dream of Gerontius: Part II. Prelude
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, I. I went to sleep (Cues 1–15)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar1:53
2The Dream of Gerontius: Part II. "I went to sleep"
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, I. I went to sleep (Cues 1–15)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:55
3The Dream of Gerontius: Part II. "Another marvel" / "My work is done"
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Dame Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, I. I went to sleep (Cues 1–15)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar3:50
4The Dream of Gerontius: Part II. "It is a member of that family"
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Dame Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, II. It is a member of that family (Cues 16–28)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar6:14
5The Dream of Gerontius: Part II. "But hark!" / "Low-born clods of brute earth"
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir), Hallé Choir and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Dame Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, III. But hark! upon my sense comes a fierce hubbub (Cues 29–54)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar1:39
6The Dream of Gerontius: Part II. "Dispossessed, aside thrust"
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir), Hallé Choir and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, III. But hark! upon my sense comes a fierce hubbub (Cues 29–54)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar3:38
7The Dream of Gerontius: Part II. "I see not those false spirits"
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Dame Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits (Cues 55–70)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:11
8The Dream of Gerontius: Part II. "There was a mortal" / "Praise to the Holiest"
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir), Hallé Choir and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Dame Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits (Cues 55–70)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar6:09
9The Dream of Gerontius: Part II. "But hark! a grand mysterious harmony"
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir), Hallé Choir and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Dame Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, V. But hark! a grand mysterious harmony (Cues 71–101)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar9:50
10The Dream of Gerontius: Part II. "Thy judgment now is near"
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Dame Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VI. Thy judgment now is near (Cues 102–113)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:31
11The Dream of Gerontius: Part II. "Jesu! by that shuddering dread"
bass vocals:
Kim Borg (operatic bass)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir), Hallé Choir and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VI. Thy judgment now is near (Cues 102–113)
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, VII. I go before my judge (Cues 114–126)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar5:42
12The Dream of Gerontius: Part II. "Praise to His Name!" / "Take me away"
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir), Hallé Choir and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Dame Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
tenor vocals:
Richard Lewis (Welsh tenor)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VII. I go before my judge (Cues 114–126)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar6:33
13The Dream of Gerontius: Part II. "Softly and gently"
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir), Hallé Choir and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Dame Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VIII. Softly and gently, dearly-ransomed soul (Cues 127–137)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar6:22