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15/11/2007

Another chance to hear the Halle's performance of Elgar's magnificent oratorio, The Dream of Gerontius, recorded at the 2005 91热爆 Proms.

Petroc Trelawny presents another chance to hear this performance of Elgar's magnificent oratorio, recorded at the 2005 91热爆 Proms. Elgar set texts by Cardinal John Henry Newman in a work that was to become eloquent testimony to the composer's Catholic faith.

Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius

Angel ...... Alice Coote (mezzo-soprano)
Gerontius ...... Paul Groves (tenor)
Priest/Angel of the Agony ...... Matthew Best (bass-baritone)
Hall茅 Youth Choir
Hall茅 Choir
London Philharmonic Choir
Hall茅 Orchestra
Mark Elder (conductor).

1 hour, 45 minutes

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Thu 15 Nov 2007 19:00

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  • Thu 15 Nov 2007 19:00