The Dream of Gerontius is widely regarded as Elgar's finest choral work, and some consider it his masterpiece. The work is coupled on this album with Elgar's Symphony no.1 making this a well-filled 2 SACD set. The Dream of Gerontius has not been released on SACD before, and is a must buy for an SACD aficionado.

Tracklist:

The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I: Prelude
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I: Jesu, Maria - I Am Near To Death (Gerontius)
Part I: Kyrie Eleison (Chorus)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I: Sanctus Fortis, Sanctus Deus (Gerontius)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I: Rescue Him, O Lord (Chorus)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I: Profiscere, Anima Christiana (The Priest)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: Andantino
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: I Went To Sleep (The Soul Of Gerontius)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: Low-Born Clods Of Brute Earth (Chorus)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: I See Not Those False Spirits (The Soul Of Gerontius, The Angel)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: Praise To The Holiest (Chorus, Angel)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: And Now The Threshold - Praise To The Holiest (Angel, Chorus)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: The Judgment Now Is Near (The Angel, The Soul Of Gerontius)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: Jesu! By That Shuddering Dread (The Angel Of The Agony)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: I Go Before My Judge - Be Merciful, O Lord (The Soul Of Gerontius, Angel, Chorus)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: Lord, Thou Hast Been Our Refuge (Chorus)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: Angel's Farewell (Angel, Chorus)
Symphony No. 1 In A-Flat Major, Op. 55: I. Andante Nobilmente E Semplice - Allegro
Symphony No. 1 In A-Flat Major, Op. 55: II. Allegro Molto
Symphony No. 1 In A-Flat Major, Op. 55: III. Adagio
Symphony No. 1 In A-Flat Major, Op. 55: IV. Lento - Allegro

UPC: 827949047268
Label: Pentatone
Release Date: 9.24.13
Format: CD

Edo de Waart - Dream of Gerontius / Symphony No 1 (2 CD)