Rattle Simon (sir) - Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius & Enigma Variations [CD]

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    Discover the profound beauty of British classical music with 'Rattle Simon (sir) - Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius & Enigma Variations [CD]'. This exquisite album features Sir Simon Rattle, one of the UK's most esteemed conductors, leading the London Symphony Orchestra through...

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Discover the profound beauty of British classical music with 'Rattle Simon (sir) - Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius & Enigma Variations [CD]'. This exquisite album features Sir Simon Rattle, one of the UK's most esteemed conductors, leading the London Symphony Orchestra through Edward Elgar's masterful compositions. The Dream of Gerontius, a deeply spiritual oratorio, and the Enigma Variations, renowned for their emotional depth and complexity, are performed with unparalleled artistry. This collection is a testament to Elgar's genius and Rattle's interpretative brilliance, offering listeners an immersive experience of two iconic works in the classical repertoire.
Track Listing

Disc 1

1. Theme (Andante)

2. I. C.A.E. (the composers wife)

3. II. H.D.S-P. (Hew David Steuart-Powell)

4. III. R.B.T. (Richard Baxter Townshend)

5. IV. W.M.B. (William Meath Baker)

6. V. R.P.A. (Richard Penrose Arnold)

7. VI. Ysobel (Isabel Fitton)

8. VII. Troyte (Troyte Griffith)

9. VIII. W.N. (Winifred Norbury)

10. IX. Nimrod (A. J. Jaeger)

11. X. Intermezzo: Dorabella (Dora Penny)

12. XI. G.R.S. (George Robertson Sinclair)

13. XII. B.G.N. (Basil G. Nevinson)

14. XIII. Romanza: * * * [Lady Mary Lygon]

15. XIV. Finale: E.D.U. (the composer)

16. Prelude (Lento, mistico - Moderato - Andantino - Come prima)

17. Jesu, Maria - I am near to death (Gerontius)

18. So pray for me...Kyrie eleison...Holy Mary, pray for him (Gerontius, semi-chorus, chorus)

19. Rouse thee, my fainting soul...Be merciful (Gerontius, chorus)

20. Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus (Gerontius)

21. I can no more (Gerontius)

22. Rescue him, O Lord (chorus, Gerontius, semi-chorus)

23. Novissima hora est (Gerontius)

24. Proficiscere, anima Christiana (Priest)

25. Go in the name of Angels (chorus, Priest, semi-chorus)

26. Go forth upon thy journey (Priest, chorus, semi-chorus)

Disc 2

1. Introduction (Andantino)

2. I went to sleep (Soul of Gerontius)

3. Another marvel (Soul)

4. My work is done (Angel, Soul)

5. It is a member of that family (Soul, Angel)

6. But hark! Upon my senses (Soul)

7. Low-born clods of brute earth (chorus)

8. Dispossessed, aside thrust (chorus, Angel)

9. The mind bold and indepent (chorus)

10. I see not those false spirits (Soul)

11. There was a mortal (Angel)

12. Praise to the Holiest (semi-chorus, chorus, Angel)

13. The sound is like the rushing of the wind (Soul)

14. Glory to Him (chorus, semi-chorus)

15. They sing of thy approaching agony (Angel, semi-chorus, Soul, chorus)

16. But hark! a grand mysterious harmony (Soul)

17. And now on the threshold (Angel)

18. Praise to the Holiest (chorus)

19. Thy judgment now is near (Angel, Soul)

20. Jesu! By that shuddering dread (Angel of the Agony, Soul)

21. Be merciful, be gracious (semi-chorus, chorus)

22. Praise to His Name! (Angel)

23. Take me away (Soul)

24. Lord, Thou hast been our refuge (Angel, chorus, semi-chorus)

25. Softly and gently (Angel, chorus, semi-chorus)

26. I. Incidental Music

27. II. Funeral March

28. Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4 in G, Op.39

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  • Product Type: AUDIO CD
  • Barcode: 5099950006120
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