Compil. GB 1993 on EMI Eminence label
Classical (Romantic)
Recorded at Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool 31st August 1989 (Organ Sonata)/16th, 17th & 19th January 1993 (Gerontius)
Sir Edward Elgar vc, vn, 1857-1934 GB album by | |
Anthony Rolfe Johnson voc, 1940-2010 GB album by, tenor vocals | |
Catherine Wyn-Rogers , *1958 GB album by, mezzo-soprano vocals | |
Michael George voc, album by, bass vocals | |
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra , GB orchestra, album by | |
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir , album by, chorus | |
Huddersfield Choral Society , *1836 GB album by, chorus | |
Vernon Handley str, 1930-2008 GB conductor, album by | |
Gordon Jacob , 1895-1984 GB orchestrated by |
Brian Kay chorus master |
Ian Tracey chorus master |
Sir Edward Elgar |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | Sonata In G For Organ, Op. 28 | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | ||
2 | I Allegro Maestoso | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 8:31 | |
3 | II Allegretto | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 4:15 | |
4 | III Andante Espressivo | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 6:42 | |
5 | IV Presto (Comodo) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 5:06 | |
6 | The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38 | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | ||
7 | Part I: Prelude | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 10:15 | |
8 | Part I: Jesu, Maria - I Am Near To Death (Gerontius) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 2:59 | |
9 | Part I: So Pray For Me.....Kyrie Eleison.....Holy Mary, Pray For Him (Gerontius/semi-chorus/chorus) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 2:20 | |
10 | Part I: Rouse Thee, My Fainting Soul (Gerontius/chorus) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 3:39 | |
11 | Part I: Sanctus Fortis, Sanctus Deus (Gerontius) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 5:38 | |
12 | Part I: I Can No More (Gerontius/chorus/semi-chorus) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 5:40 | |
13 | Part I: Profiscere, Anima Christiana (Priest/chorus/semi-chorus) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 6:39 | |
14 | Part II: Introduction | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 2:08 | |
15 | Part Ii: I Went To Sleep (Soul Of Gerontius) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 2:55 | |
16 | Part Ii: Another Marvel.....My Work Is Done (Soul/Angel) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 3:45 | |
17 | Part Ii: It Is A Member Of That Family (Soul/Angel) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 5:56 | |
18 | Part Ii: But Hark!.....Low-born Clods Of Brute Earth (Soul/Angel/Chorus) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 1:34 | |
19 | Part Ii: Dispossessed, Aside Thrust (chorus) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 3:55 | |
20 | Part Ii: I See Not Those False Spirits (Soul/Angel) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 1:48 | |
21 | Part Ii: There Was A Mortal.....Praise To The Holiest (Angel/semi-chorus/chorus) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 6:00 | |
22 | Part Ii: But Hark! A Grand Mysterious Harmony (Soul/Angel/chorus) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 1:19 | |
23 | Part Ii: Praise To The Holiest (chorus) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 7:23 | |
24 | Part Ii: Thy Judgement Now Is Near (Angel/Soul) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 2:14 | |
25 | Part Ii: Jesu! By That Shudd'ring Dread (Angel Of The Agony/Soul/semi-chorus/chorus) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 5:47 | |
26 | Part Ii: Praise To His Name!....Take Me Away (Angel/Soul/chorus) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 5:20 | |
27 | Part Ii: Softly And Gently (Angel/chorus/semi-chorus) | Sir Edward Elgar - Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Vernon Handley | 6:38 |