Disc 01 Der Traum des Gerontius op. 38 (Gesamtaufnahme)
01. "Prelude - Jesu Maria - O Lord into Thy hands"
02. "Proficiscere, anima Christiana - through the same"
Disc 02 01. "through Christ our Lord"
02. "I went to sleep - and heaven begun"
03. "Thy judgement now is near - Amen"
Number of discs:
2
Extra-Infos:
Scottish Nat.orchestra/ Alexander Gibson
Description:
Labelcode CDD33267.2
"Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius" is a celebrated choral masterpiece, presented here in an outstanding CD recording by the Scottish National Orchestra under the baton of Alexander Gibson. This oratorio, composed by Edward Elgar and based on Cardinal Newman's poem, explores profound themes of life, death, and redemption through lush orchestration and deeply moving choruses. The Scottish National Orchestra brings exceptional clarity and emotional depth to this performance, capturing both the grandeur and intimacy of Elgar's vision. CRD Records is renowned for its commitment to high-quality classical recordings since 1974, consistently delivering superb sound fidelity and supporting distinguished artists worldwide. Under Alexander Gibson?s direction?a conductor acclaimed for his interpretations with major British orchestras?the orchestra has garnered international praise for their expressive power and technical excellence.