Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius / Parry: Blest Pair of Sirens / Parry: I Was Glad

~ Release by Elgar, Parry; Felicity Palmer, Arthur Davies, Gwynne Howell, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Hickox (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

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1Blest Pair of Sirens
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Janet Middlebrook
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Tim Oldham (editor / producer)
organ:
Roderick Elms (British pianist and composer) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recording of:
Blest Pair of Sirens (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
lyricist:
John Milton (English poet; composer of Paradise Lost)
composer:
Hubert Parry (English composer) (in 1887)
dedicated to:
Sir Charles Villiers Stanford (Irish composer)
Sir Hubert Parry11:50
2I Was Glad
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Janet Middlebrook
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Tim Oldham (editor / producer)
organ:
Roderick Elms (British pianist and composer) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chandos Records Ltd. (not for release label use) (in 1988)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recording of:
I was glad (Psalm 122) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
lyricist:
[anonymous] (special purpose artist)
composer:
Hubert Parry (English composer) (in 1902)
Sir Hubert Parry7:01
3The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. Prelude
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, I. Prelude (cues 1–21) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar10:18
4The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "Jesu, Maria - I am near to death" (Gerontius)
tenor vocals:
Arthur Davies (tenor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, II. Jesu, Maria – I am near to death (cues 22–32) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar3:20
5The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "Kyrie eleison" (Chorus)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, II. Jesu, Maria – I am near to death (cues 22–32) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:28
6The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "Rouse thee, my fainting soul" (Gerontius)
tenor vocals:
Arthur Davies (tenor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, III. Rouse thee, my fainting soul (cues 33–39) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar0:52
7The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "Be merciful, be gracious" (Chorus)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, III. Rouse thee, my fainting soul (cues 33–39) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar3:16
8The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus" (Gerontius)
tenor vocals:
Arthur Davies (tenor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus (cues 40–67) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar4:14
9The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "I can no more;for now it comes again" (Gerontius)
tenor vocals:
Arthur Davies (tenor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus (cues 40–67) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:24
10The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "Rescue him, O Lord!" (Chorus)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus (cues 40–67) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar1:46
11The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "Novissima hora est" (Gerontius)
tenor vocals:
Arthur Davies (tenor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus (cues 40–67) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar2:09
12The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "Profociscere, anima Christiana" (The Priest)
bass vocals:
Gwynne Howell (operatic bass) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, V. Proficiscere, anima Christiana (cues 68–78) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar1:37
13The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I. "Go, in the name of Angels" (Chorus)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum, fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
partial recording of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, V. Proficiscere, anima Christiana (cues 68–78) (from 1988-02-14 until 1988-02-16)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1900)
part of:
The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38
Sir Edward Elgar4:46
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