{"product_id":"751824","title":"Lsohickox - Elgar: The Apostles [Alison Hargan, Alfreda Hodgson, David Rendall, Richard Hickox] [Chandos: CHAN 241-49] [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspiration 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.\u003cp\u003eThe Sprit of the Lord Is Upon Me\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrchestral Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd It Came to Pass in Those Days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd It Came to Pass That He Went Throughout Every City and Village\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Voice of Thy Watchman!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen Gathered the Chief Priests and Pharisees a Council\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt Shines!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHail, Master!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt Is a Good Thing to Give Thanks Unto the Lord\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThou Also Wast With Jesus of Nazureth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd When It Was a Day, He Called Unto Him His Disciples\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen Judas, Which Had Betrayed Him\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlessed Are the Poor in Spirit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhither Shall I Go from Thy Spirit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd Straightway Jesus Constrained His Disciples to Get Into a Ship\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTruly This Was the Son of God\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eO Lord Almighty, God of Israel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd Very Early in the Morning They Came Unto the Sepulchre\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Shall Ye Have of Mine Hand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe Trusted That It Had Been He Which Should Have Redeemed Israel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Jesus Came Into the Parts of Caesarea Philippi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd When He Had Spoken These Things\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThy Face, Lord, Will I Seek\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurn You to the Stronghold, Ye Prisoners of Hope\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55361655013761,"sku":"751824","price":18.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/51XWeEoPstL._SL1500.jpg?v=1771878255","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/751824","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}