Lsohickox - Elgar: The Apostles [Alison Hargan, Alfreda Hodgson, David Rendall, Richard Hickox] [Chandos: CHAN 241-49] [CD]

Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.Inspiration for The Apostles came at an early age for Elgar who, as a child, was fascinated to learn about Christ's disciples, ordinary men who witness the most extraordinary events. A commission from the Birmingham Triennial Music Festival gave him the opportunity to explore this theme and in 1903 Elgar wrote The Apostles, the first in a planned trilogy of works depicting the lives of Jesus' disciples (the third, intended to follow The Kingdom, never materialised). A narrative work, it deals with the calling of the disciples and their experiences of Jesus' preaching, miracles, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension.An expansive oratorio, The Apostles calls for six soloists, lavish orchestration, and large chorus. Although often overshadowed by The Dream of Gerontius, written shortly before, it contains some of Elgar's most inspired music, particularly in the dramatic portrayal of Judas and in the exalted, moving finale.On this '241' release Richard Hickox, a true champion of British music, conducts the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. The two most prominent roles, Mary Magdalene and Judas, are sung by Alfreda Hodgson and Robert Lloyd, respectively. The recording also features an outstanding performance from a young Bryn Terfel as Peter. The set is released as part of the Richard Hickox Legacy series.

The Sprit of the Lord Is Upon Me

Orchestral Introduction

And It Came to Pass in Those Days

And It Came to Pass That He Went Throughout Every City and Village

The Voice of Thy Watchman!

Then Gathered the Chief Priests and Pharisees a Council

It Shines!

Hail, Master!

It Is a Good Thing to Give Thanks Unto the Lord

Thou Also Wast With Jesus of Nazureth

And When It Was a Day, He Called Unto Him His Disciples

Then Judas, Which Had Betrayed Him

Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

Whither Shall I Go from Thy Spirit

And Straightway Jesus Constrained His Disciples to Get Into a Ship

Truly This Was the Son of God

O Lord Almighty, God of Israel

And Very Early in the Morning They Came Unto the Sepulchre

This Shall Ye Have of Mine Hand

We Trusted That It Had Been He Which Should Have Redeemed Israel

When Jesus Came Into the Parts of Caesarea Philippi

And When He Had Spoken These Things

Thy Face, Lord, Will I Seek

Turn You to the Stronghold, Ye Prisoners of Hope

• Genre: Classical
• Product Type: AUDIO CD
• Barcode: 95115244920

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