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The Dream of Gerontius

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A complete performance in Canterbury Cathedral of the oratorio by Elgar to words by Cardinal Newman
Conducted by Sir Adrian Boult
with Janet Baker, Peter Pears, John Shirley-Quirk
London Philharmonic Choir
Chorus-Master, Frederic Jackson
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Leader, Rodney Friend
Associate conductor, Vernon Handley
Charles Spinks (organ)
Recorded in Canterbury Cathedral by permission of the Dean and Chapter
(Colour)

Contributors

Conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult
Singer:
Janet Baker
Singer:
Peter Pears
Singer:
John Shirley-Quirk
Singers:
London Philharmonic Choir
Chorus-Master:
Frederic Jackson
Musicians:
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Leader:
Rodney Friend
Associate Conductor:
Vernon Handley
Organist:
Charles Spinks
Producer:
Brian Large
Source: Radio Times

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