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The Dream of Gerontius / Enigma Variations

Simon Rattle · City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra · Berlin Philharmonic · Janet Baker

EMI Classics2007Cat. 5 00061 22h 23m54 tracks

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Disc 1

01

Enigma Variations: Theme

Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: Theme (Andante)

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

1:29

02

Enigma Variations: I. C.A.E. (the composer's wife)

Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

2:03

03

Enigma Variations: II. H.D.S-P. (Hew David Steuart-Powell)

Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

0:49

04

Enigma Variations: III. R.B.T. (Richard Baxter Townshend)

Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

1:27

05

Enigma Variations: IV. W.M.B. (William Meath Baker)

Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

0:28

06

Enigma Variations: V. R.P.A. (Richard Penroes Arnold)

Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

2:14

07

Enigma Variations: VI. Ysobel (Isabel Fitton)

Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

1:20

08

Enigma Variations: VII. Troyte (Troyte Griffith)

Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

1:03

09

Enigma Variations: VIII. W.N. (Winifred Norbury)

Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

2:08

10

Enigma Variations: IX. Nimrod (A.J. Jaeger)

Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

4:21

11

Enigma Variations: X. Intermezzo: Dorabella (Dora Penny)

Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

2:49

12

Enigma Variations: XI. G.R.S. (George Robertson Sinclair)

Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

0:56

13

Enigma Variations: XII. B.G.N. (Basil G. Nevinson)

Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

3:05

14

Enigma Variations: XIII. Romanza: *** (Lady Mary Lygon)

Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

2:58

15

Enigma Variations: XIV. Finale: E.D.U. (the composer)

Edward Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

5:29

16

The Dream of Gerontius: Prelude

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, I. Prelude

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

10:19

17

The Dream of Gerontius: Jesu, Maria - I am near to death (Gerontius)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, II. Jesu, Maria – I am near to death

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

3:18

18

The Dream of Gerontius: So pray for me... Kyrie eleison... Holy Mary, pray for him (Gerontius, semi-chorus, chorus)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, II. Jesu, Maria – I am near to death

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

2:45

19

The Dream of Gerontius: Rouse thee, my fainting soul... Be merciful (Gerontius, chorus)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, III. Rouse thee, my fainting soul

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

3:51

20

The Dream of Gerontius: Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus (Gerontius)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

4:53

21

The Dream of Gerontius: I can no more (Gerontius)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

2:10

22

The Dream of Gerontius: Rescue him, O Lord (chorus)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

2:14

23

The Dream of Gerontius: Novissima hora est (semi-chorus, chorus, Gerontius)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, IV. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

1:34

24

The Dream of Gerontius: Proficiscere, anima Christiana (Priest)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, V. Proficiscere, anima Christiana

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

1:56

25

The Dream of Gerontius: Go in the name of Angels (chorus, Priest, semi-chorus)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, V. Proficiscere, anima Christiana

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

1:16

26

The Dream of Gerontius: Go forth upon thy Journey (chorus, Priest, semi-chorus)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part I, V. Proficiscere, anima Christiana

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

3:22

Disc 2

01

The Dream of Gerontius: (Andantino)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, I. I went to sleep

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

1:50

02

The Dream of Gerontius: I went to sleep (Soul of Gerontius)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, I. I went to sleep

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

2:58

03

The Dream of Gerontius: Another marvel

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, I. I went to sleep

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

1:19

04

The Dream of Gerontius: My work is done (Angel, Soul)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, I. I went to sleep

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

2:16

05

The Dream of Gerontius: It is a member of that family... A presage falls upon thee (Angel, Soul)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, II. It is a member of that family

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

6:03

06

The Dream of Gerontius: But hark! Upon my senses (Soul)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, III. But hark! upon my sense comes a fierce hubbub

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

0:42

07

The Dream of Gerontius: Low-born clods of brute earth (chorus)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, III. But hark! upon my sense comes a fierce hubbub

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

0:50

08

The Dream of Gerontius: Dispossessed, aside thrust (chorus)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, III. But hark! upon my sense comes a fierce hubbub

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

1:27

09

The Dream of Gerontius: The mind bold and independent (chorus)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, III. But hark! upon my sense comes a fierce hubbub

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

2:16

10

The Dream of Gerontius: I see not those false spirits (Soul)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

2:06

11

The Dream of Gerontius: There was a mortal (Angel)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

1:18

12

The Dream of Gerontius: Praise to the Holiest (semi-chorus, chorus, Angel)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

2:43

13

The Dream of Gerontius: The Sound is like the rushing of the wind (Soul)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

0:17

14

The Dream of Gerontius: Glory to Him (semi-chorus, chorus)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

0:31

15

The Dream of Gerontius: They sing of thy approaching agony (Soul, Angel, chorus)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, IV. I see not those false spirits

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

0:50

16

The Dream of Gerontius: But hark! a grand mysterious harmony (Soul, Angel, chorus)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, V. But hark! a grand mysterious harmony

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

0:47

17

The Dream of Gerontius: And now on the threshold (Angel)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, V. But hark! a grand mysterious harmony

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

0:26

18

The Dream of Gerontius: Praise to the Holiest (chorus)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, V. But hark! a grand mysterious harmony

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

6:55

19

The Dream of Gerontius: Thy judgment now is near (Angel, Soul)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VI. Thy judgment now is near

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Janet Baker

3:15

20

The Dream of Gerontius: Jesu! by that shuddering dread (Angel of the Agony, Soul)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VI. Thy judgment now is near

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

4:55

21

The Dream of Gerontius: Be merciful, be gracious (semi-chorus, chorus)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VII. I go before my judge

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

0:58

22

The Dream of Gerontius: Praise to His Name! (Angel)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VII. I go before my judge

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

1:18

23

The Dream of Gerontius: Take me away (Soul)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VII. I go before my judge

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

3:19

24

The Dream of Gerontius: Lord, Thou hast been our refuge (chorus)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VII. I go before my judge

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

1:10

25

The Dream of Gerontius: Softly and gently (Angel, chorus, semi-chorus)

Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius, op. 38: Part II, VIII. Softly and gently, dearly-ransomed soul

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

7:04

26

Grania and Diarmid: I. Incidental Music

Edward Elgar - Grania and Diarmid, op. 42

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

3:02

27

Grania and Diarmid: II. Funeral March

Edward Elgar - Grania and Diarmid, op. 42

Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

6:52

28

Pomp and Circumstance March no. 4 in G

Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches, op. 39: March no. 4 in G major

Simon Rattle, Berlin Philharmonic

5:05