Petroc Trelawny presents another chance to hear this performance of Elgar's magnificent oratorio, recorded at the 2005 Â鶹Éç Proms. Elgar set texts by Cardinal John Henry Newman in a work that was to become eloquent testimony to the composer's Catholic faith.
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Playlist
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius
Angel ...... Alice Coote (mezzo-soprano)
Gerontius ...... Paul Groves (tenor)
Priest/Angel of the Agony ...... Matthew Best (bass-baritone)
Halle Youth Choir
Halle Choir
London Philharmonic Choir
Halle Orchestra
Mark Elder (conductor)
