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The Dream of Gerontius

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A complete performance of the oratorio by Elgar
to words by Cardinal Newman.
Conducted by Sir Adrian Boult in Canterbury Cathedral.

Recorded in Canterbury Cathedral by permission of the Dean and Chapter
(Colour)

Contributors

Composer:
Edward Elgar
Words:
Cardinal Newman
Conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult
Mezzo-Soprano:
Janet Baker
Tenor:
Peter Pears
Bass-Baritone:
John Shirley-Quirk
Singers:
London Philharmonic Choir
Chorus-Master:
Frederic Jackson
Musicians:
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Orchestra leader:
Rodney Friend
Associate conductor:
Vernon Handley
Organist:
Charles Spinks
Producer:
Brian Large
Source: Radio Times

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