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There Is Music in the Air

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on BBC Two England

A performance of The Dream of Gerontius given at the Three Choirs Festival in Worcester Cathedral in 1984 to mark the 50th anniversary of Elgar's death.
Michael Berkeley discusses the nature and religious significance of the work with composer Robert Saxton.
Three Choirs Festival Chorus, directed by Donald Hunt
BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Andrew Davis Director Hefin Owen
Senes producer Paul Islwyn Thomas
(Elgar's Symphony No 1 tomorrow at
1.55pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Berkeley
Unknown:
Robert Saxton.
Directed By:
Donald Hunt
Conducted By:
Andrew Davis
Director:
Hefin Owen
Producer:
Paul Islwyn Thomas
Angel:
Janet Baker
Gerontius:
Stuart Burrows
Priest/Angel of the Agony:
Benjamin Luxon
Source: Radio Times

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