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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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms.

Petroc Trelawny presents another chance to hear this performance of Elgar's magnificent oratorio, recorded at the 2005 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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).

1 hour, 45 minutes

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Thu 15 Nov 2007 19:00

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  • Thu 15 Nov 2007 19:00