Paul McCreesh & Gabrieli - Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius (2024)

The Dream of Gerontius by Edward Elgar is a two-part work for voices and orchestra composed in 1900 to text by John Henry Newman. Widely regarded as Elgar’s finest choral work, and by some his masterpiece, Gabrieli’s first-class performance, and McCreesh’s superb interpretation demonstrate why their recordings are seen as some of the best in classical music today.

“Nicky Spence is outstanding as Gerontius…[he] gives one of the finest performances of Gerontius on disc. The performance has been recorded very well indeed by producer Nicholas Parker and engineer Neil Hutchinson. The sound has presence and impact. This recording of The Dream of Gerontius is a considerable achievement per se and it includes one of the finest interpretations of the title role that I’ve heard on disc.” – MusicWeb International

Nicky Spence, Tenor
Andrew Foster-Williams, Bass-Baritone
Anna Stéphany, Mezzo-soprano
Gabrieli Consort and Players, Gabrieli ROAR Choir and Orchestra
Polish National Youth Choir, choir
Paul McCreesh, Conductor

Tracklist
01. Elgar- The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38. Pt I- Prelude
02. Elgar- The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38. Pt I- Jesu, Maria - I am near to death
03. Elgar- The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38. Pt I- Rouse thee, my fainting soul
04. Elgar- The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38. Pt I- Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus
05. Elgar- The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38. Pt I- Rescue him, O Lord
06. Elgar- The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38. Pt I- Proficiscere, anima Christiana
07. Elgar- The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38. Pt II- I went to sleep
08. Elgar- The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38. Pt II- But hark! upon my sense
09. Elgar- The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38. Pt II- I see not those false spirits
10. Elgar- The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38. Pt II- Praise to the Holiest in the height
11. Elgar- The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38. Pt II- Thy judgment now is near
12. Elgar- The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38. Pt II- Jesu! by that shuddering dread
13. Elgar- The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38. Pt II- I go before my Judge
14. Elgar- The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38. Pt II- Lord, Thou hast been our refuge