The Dream of Gerontius (oratorio)

Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius [David Hill] Willian Kendall, Sarah Fryer, Matthew Best

Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

The Dream of Gerontius,Op. 38

William Kendall (Gerontius),tenor
Sarah Fryer (Angel), mezzo-soprano
Matthew Best (Priest, Angel of Agony), bass-baritone

Bournemouth Symphony Chorus
(Chorus-Master: Neville Creed)
Waynflete Singers, Chorus-Master: David Hill
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Conducetd by David Hill
1996
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Part I
1. Prelude 0:00
2. Jesu, Maria – I Am Near to Death 9:57
3. Rouse Thee, My Fainting Soul
4. Sanctus Fortis, Sanctus Deus
5. Proficiscere, Anima Christiana

Part II
1. I went to Sleep
2. It is a Member of That Family
3. But hark! Upon My Sense Comes a Fierce Hubbub
4. I see not those false spirits
5. But Hark! A Grand Mysterious Harmony (Soul of Gerontius)
6. Thy Judgement Now is Near (Angel)
7. I go Before My Judge (Soul of Gerontius)
8. Softly and gently, dearly-ransomed Soul (Angel)
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