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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 BBC Proms.
Petroc Trelawny presents another chance to hear this performance of Elgar's magnificent oratorio, recorded at the 2005 BBC 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)
Hallé Youth Choir
Hallé Choir
London Philharmonic Choir
Hallé Orchestra
Mark Elder (conductor).
Last on
Thu 15 Nov 200719:00
BBC Radio 3
Broadcast
- Thu 15 Nov 200719:00BBC Radio 3
