| Description |
2 audio discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Playing Time |
013507 001150 000701 |
| Physical Medium |
4 3/4 in. |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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1.4 m/s |
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digital recording |
| Note |
The 1st work is an oratorio for solo voices (MzTB), mixed chorus, and orchestra; the 2nd-3 works for mixed chorus (SATB) and orchestra; acc. of the 3rd work originally for organ. |
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Words by Cardinal Newman (1st work); from an ode by John Milton (2nd work); and from Psalm 122 (3rd work). |
| Performer |
Felicity Palmer, mezzo-soprano; Arthur Davies, tenor; Gwynne Howell, bass; Roderick Elms, organ; London Symphony Orchestra; London Symphony Chorus; Richard Hickox, conductor. |
| Event |
Recorded Feb. 14-16, 1988, Watford Town Hall. |
| Note |
Ed. recorded: Novello (1st work). |
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Compact discs. |
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Durations: 1:35:07; 11:50; 7:01. |
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Program notes by Michael Kennedy and biographical notes on the performers in English, French, and German, and texts ([52]) p. : ill.) laid in container. |
| Genre/Form |
Oratorios.
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Oratorios.
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| Subject |
Gerontius, -485 -- Drama.
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Gerontius, -485. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Subject |
Newman, John Henry, Saint, 1801-1890 -- Musical settings.
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Newman, John Henry, Saint, 1801-1890. |
| Genre/Form |
Musical settings.
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| Subject |
Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with orchestra.
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Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with orchestra. |
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Milton, John, 1608-1674 -- Musical settings.
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Milton, John, 1608-1674. |
| Genre/Form |
Anthems.
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Anthems.
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| Subject |
Psalms (Music) -- 122nd Psalm.
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Psalms (Music) -- 122nd Psalm. |
| Genre/Form |
Sound recordings.
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Sound recordings.
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Musical settings.
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Drama.
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| Added Author |
Newman, John Henry, Saint, 1801-1890, librettist.
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Milton, John, 1608-1674, lyricist.
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Palmer, Felicity, performer.
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Davies, Arthur, 1941-2018, performer.
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Howell, Gwynne, performer.
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Elms, Roderick, performer.
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Hickox, Richard, 1948-2008, conductor.
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Parry, C. Hubert H. (Charles Hubert Hastings), 1848-1918.
Blest pair of sirens.
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Parry, C. Hubert H. (Charles Hubert Hastings), 1848-1918.
I was glad; arranged.
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London Symphony Chorus, performer.
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London Symphony Orchestra, performer.
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| Note |
Parallel title on container verso: Traum des Gerontius |
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Parallel title on container verso: Rêve de Gerontius |
| Music No. |
CHAN 8641 Chandos |
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CHAN 8641/2 Chandos |
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