{"product_id":"5060096760528","title":"Edward Gardner - Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius - Import 2 CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdward Gardner\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElgar’s Masterpiece, *The Dream of Gerontius*\nGardner, a leading authority on British music, assembled a stellar cast for this\nBBC Proms Live!\n\n*The Dream of Gerontius*, which Elgar himself inscribed in the autograph score as “the best of me.” This 1900 work, *The Dream of Gerontius*, solidified the success Elgar had achieved with his *Enigma Variations* in 1899. This recording was made live at the Royal Albert Hall during the 2022 BBC Proms. It is a renowned performance that *The Guardian* described as “a performance guided by perfect judgment.”\nBased on the poetry of Cardinal John Henry Newman, *The Dream of Gerontius* depicts the spiritual journey of a man on his deathbed as he faces God’s judgment after death and is led to Purgatory; it serves as a deeply Catholic meditation on death, judgment, and the afterlife. Rather than a traditional oratorio, it can be described as a beautiful and mystical spiritual journey depicting the transformation of the soul. Elgar himself said of this work, “I wrote this from the very depths of my being.”\nAmerican mezzo-soprano Jamie Burton takes on the role of the Angel, facing off against British tenor Alan Clayton in the title role. British bass James Pratt co-stars as the “Tormented Priest\/Angel.” Under the baton of Gardner, Chief Conductor of the LPO and a leading authority on British music, the performance features compelling vocal and orchestral performances. Combined with the excitement of a live performance, this recording brings out the essence of the work even more vividly.\nLPO\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.The Dream of Gerontius~Part One. Prelude: Lento, mistico\u003cbr\u003e2.The Dream of Gerontius~Part One. Jesu, Maria - I am near to death\u003cbr\u003e3.The Dream of Gerontius~Part One. Kyrie eleison\u003cbr\u003e4.The Dream of Gerontius~Part One. Rouse thee, my fainting soul, and play the man\u003cbr\u003e5.The Dream of Gerontius~Part One. Be merciful, be gracious; spare him, Lord\u003cbr\u003e6.The Dream of Gerontius~Part One. Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus\u003cbr\u003e7.The Dream of Gerontius~Part One. I can no more; for now it comes again\u003cbr\u003e8.The Dream of Gerontius~Part One. Rescue him, O Lord, in this his evil hour\u003cbr\u003e9.The Dream of Gerontius~Part One. Novissima hora est; and I fain would sleep\u003cbr\u003e10.The Dream of Gerontius~Part One. Proficiscere, anima Christiana\u003cbr\u003e11.The Dream of Gerontius~Part One. Go, in the name of Angels and Archangels\u003cbr\u003e1.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e2.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. I went to sleep; and now I am refreshed\u003cbr\u003e3.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. My work is done\u003cbr\u003e4.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. It is a member of that family\u003cbr\u003e5.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. I ever had believed\u003cbr\u003e6.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. But hark! upon my sense comes a fierce hubbub\u003cbr\u003e7.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. Low-born clods of brute earth\u003cbr\u003e8.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. The mind bold and independent\u003cbr\u003e9.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. I see not those false spirits\u003cbr\u003e10.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. Praise to the Holiest in the height\u003cbr\u003e11.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. Gloriy to Him, who evermore by truth and justice reigns\u003cbr\u003e12.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. But hark! a grand, mysterious harmony\u003cbr\u003e13.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. Praise to the Holiest in the height\u003cbr\u003e14.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. Thy judgment now is near\u003cbr\u003e15.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. Jesu! by that shuddering dread which fell on Thee\u003cbr\u003e16.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. I go before my Judge\u003cbr\u003e17.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. ... Praise to His Name!\u003cbr\u003e18.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. Take me away, and in the lowest deep there let me be\u003cbr\u003e19.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. Lord, Thou hast been our refuge: in every generation\u003cbr\u003e20.The Dream of Gerontius~Part Two. Softly and gently, dearly ransomed soul\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LPO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419248222497,"sku":"5060096760528","price":3790.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/5060096760528.jpg?v=1788227583","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/5060096760528","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}