As with all barbirollis elgar recordings, its dramatic. Given how intimately barbirolli was associated with the dream as he. The dream of gerontius by edward elgar 37 editions published. He is a highly acclaimed author of nonfiction books, including seventenths, three miles down and playing with water, as well as americas boy, a study of ferdinand marcos and the philippines. Elgarthe dream of gerontius john barbirollihmv2x12 vinyl lp. On the manuscript full score of gerontius elgar inscribed some lines from a poem by john ruskin. Perhaps part of what sets this recording apart from its competitors is barbirolli s overall conception of the work. Elgar s enigma variations, cockaigne overture, and serenade for strings have been recorded extremely often, but rarely any better than they are here by mark elder and halle manchesters rebranded halle orchestra.
It relates the journey of a pious mans soul from his deathbed to his judgment before god and settling into purgatory. Sir colin, edward elgar s the dream of gerontius is very popular in the uk but heard less often in germany. Cardinal newmans words are beyond atrocious as poetry, and i find their sadomasochistic doctrinal underpinning sickening o happy, suffering soul. The background on 8 may 1889 edward elgar married alice roberts at brompton oratory. Scholastic halts distribution of book by captain underpants author. The musthave gerontius, recorded in the idealised soundscape so beloved of the 1960s, where choir and soloists are closemiked and crystalclear. So collectors will want to have the barbirolli emi classics 73579 for baker, with richard lewis and kim borg. Elgar, dame janet baker, richard lewis, kim borg, halle. For it is safe, consumed, yet quickened by the glance of god. Edward elgar, barbirolli, baker, lewis, borg elgar. Barbirolli is always worth listening to, whether it be in elgar, mahler, schubert or in this case, berlioz, a few flubs in the playing notwithtanding. I have a sneaking feeling, after listening to the reissue of rattles dream of gerontius and enigma var. It is pleasing to note, then, that barbirollis 1964 recording of the work is still one of the best.
Elgar knew that the dream of gerontius was a supreme achievement. Elgar s the dream of gerontius is a cornerstone of the great english choral romantic period repertoire it was completed in 1900. Jul 25, 2020 barbirolli s final recording is an apt epilogue, an affectionate delius selection with the halle taped just days before his death in july 1970. Dream of gerontius online at low price in india on. Jesu, maria i am near to death gerontius by sir edward elgar halle orchestra, richard lewis, sir john barbirolli. Gerontius, his first novel, won the whitbread award, while his most recent, loving monsters 2001, was praised by the sunday telegrap he is a highly acclaimed author of nonfiction books, including seventenths, three miles down and playing with water, as well as americas boy, a study of ferdinand marcos and the philippines. Born in london of italianfrench parents, sir john barbirolli 18991970 trained as a cellist and played in theatre and cafe orchestras before joining the queens hall orchestra under sir henry wood in 1916. With the halle he recorded a sibelius symphony cycle, elgar s second symphony, falstaff and the dream of gerontius, schuberts ninth symphony, vaughan williamss a london symphony, and works by grieg and delius. This page lists all recordings of the dream of gerontius, op. Bonuses include an entertaining disc of rehearsal sequences and a previously unreleased performance of the second half of elgar s the dream of gerontius, recorded live in manchester in 1951. Jan 20, 2012 barbirolli and the dream of gerontius have special connections. Additionally, there exist two further accounts by barbirolli, both live. Barbirollis milestone performance exalts the lyricism of the vocal parts with the help of topclass soloists such as dame janet baker and the.
He wasnt toscanini, but he made orchestras sing the new york. The dream of gerontius the music makers by sir john. Prelude lento, mistico moderato andantino come prima, the dream of gerontius op. Gerontius, his first novel, won the whitbread award, while his most recent, loving monsters 2001, was praised by the sunday telegrap james hamiltonpatersons work has been translated into many languages. Dame janet baker provides as fine an angel here as she did for barbirolli. Barbirolli guest conducted many of the worlds leading orchestras and was especially admired as an interpreter of the music of mahler, sibelius, elgar, vaughan williams, delius, puccini and verdi. If you have not yet discovered elgar s oratorio masterpiece, then here is a golden opportunity. In addition, the writing for the chorus is quite superb and elgar deploys the choir daringly. Everyone who loves elgar acclaims the dream of gerontius as a masterpiece. The dream of gerontius, edward elgar s 1900 work for singers and orchestra, had to wait. The dream of gerontiussea pictures choir orchestral.
Elgar dream of gerontius vinyl records, lp, cd on cdandlp. The dream of gerontius janet baker, richard lewis, edward elgar, john barbirolli, halle orchestra. The penguin guide to recorded classical music 2008, penguin books, london, 2007. Jon vickers sings elgars gerontius barbirolli conducts. He made many outstanding recordings, including the complete brahms and sibelius symphonies, as well as operas by verdi and puccini and much english. Elgar the dream of gerontius by sir john barbirolli on apple. Barbirolli is clearly in deepest accord both with the sublime vision expressed in newmans didactic poem and with elgars richly variegated response to it. Gerontius in elgar s setting will be sung at haileybury school, on sunday, 3 november, at 7. In the solo writing of gerontius we find elgar displaying the same ability to depict characters in music that he had shown in enigma. The dream of gerontius sir andrew davis, sarah connolly, stuart skelton chandos. Hello select your address best sellers deals store new releases gift ideas customer service electronics home books computers coupons gift cards sell registry deals.
Emi was not indulging in marketing hyperbole on this occasion. Richard lewiss wellgroomed, classic tones and barbirolli s deep understanding result in a benchmark reading. Elgar, baker, lewis, lpo, boult, barbirolli dream of. Mar 19, 2017 the dream of gerontius 1900 is one of the finest choral edifices in the english language, with complex orchestral writing on a symphonic scale. This book has been unavailable for many years and contains some of newmans best and most amusing writing, scattered throughout with historical and literary references, which have been extensively researched for the modern reader in this edition. Elgar cello concerto, the dream of gerontius pristine audio.
Elgar, softly and gently from the dream of gerontius. Listen to elgar the dream of gerontius by sir john barbirolli on apple music. Elgar the dream of gerontius by sir john barbirolli on. Not dated the dream of gerontius elgar please be advised that his is a 6 page cream pamphlet it doesnt state op 38 and it is the words only gerontius is the tenor,the priest is the bass and assistants are the chorus there is only minor shelf wear a very good copy immediate despatch from uk 6 days a week size. Barbirolli is clearly in deepest accord both with the sublime vision expressed in newmans didactic poem and with elgar s richly variegated response to it. The firstever recordings of parts of gerontius were made by hmv, which was eventually to become part of emi in 1927 with elgar himself conducting. With other orchestras, barbirolli recorded a wide range of his repertoire, including many recordings still in the catalogues in 2020. The conductors of an earlier generation boult and barbirolli in particular felt the intensity of elgar s religious fervency in. Among the wedding presents he received was a copy of the poem, the dream of gerontius by john, cardinal newman 18011890, which was given to him by the parish priest of the catholic church in worcester where elgar had been the organist. I find myself completely convinced and swept along by barbirolli s interpretation, even if its not as febrile and psychologically modern as i am used to. Elgar, baker, lewis, lpo, boult, barbirolli dream of gerontius. Find your preferred location and add it to your address book dispatch to this address when you check out. At about the same time they treated themselves to this. He conducted it for the first time in 2012, also in berlin.
Among his bestknown compositions are orchestral works including the enigma variations, the pomp and circumstance marches, concertos for violin and cello, and two symphonies. Thats not a copout but, rather, a recognition that various interpreters bring different things to this score. Edward elgars concerto for violoncello, his last major work, is a cleanly. This seemingly simple change results in a completely different outlook on the work. Nevertheless, elgar poured his heart and soul into the work, finding a musical analog to every appalling bit of text. A gerontius centenary companion hodgkins, geoffrey on. Over forty minutes of music, including the complete part one prelude, were captured in a live performance in londons royal albert hall on 26 february 1927. So my joint recommendation is that the elder and barbirolli recordings belong in any serious elgar collection.
Hello select your address best sellers deals store new releases gift ideas customer service electronics home books computers coupons gift cards sell registry. This is the finest account of elgars choral masterpiece to appear on disc since john barbirollis 1964 emi recording, also, as it happens, with. Sir john barbirolli the complete warner recordings warner. Best sellers todays deals new releases books electronics customer service gift ideas home computers gift cards sell. Gerontius was begun the year barbirolli was born, and 70 years later was played in a memorial concert for him.
Elgar the dream of gerontius album by edward elgar, sir. It is a uniquely english work for all its heavily roman catholic origins, sources, imagery and purpose. Barbirolli s dream of gerontius surely deserves its place among the great recordings of the century. Luisa miller album book, music games, album covers. Sir edward elgar, sir john barbirolli, janet baker, richard lewis 3, kim borg, halle orchestra, sheffield philharmonic chorus the dream of gerontius, op. Elgar the dream of gerontius by sir john barbirolli on amazon. Check out elgar the dream of gerontius by sir john barbirolli on amazon music.
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