This disc forms part of our ongoing Richard Hickox legacy series. Featured on this two-disc set are Elgar's the Dream of Gerontius, and two works by Parry: Blest Pair of Sirens and I was glad.

Tracklist:

Blest Pair Of Sirens
I Was Glad When They Said Unto Me, Op. 51, "Psalm 122"
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: Rouse Thee, My Fainting Soul (Gerontius)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I: Be Merciful, Be Gracious (Chorus)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I: Sanctus Fortis, Sanctus Deus (Gerontius)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I: I Can No More; For Now It Comes Again (Gerontius)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I: Rescue Him, O Lord (Chorus)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I: Novissima Hora Est (Gerontius)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I: Profiscere, Anima Christiana (The Priest)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part I: Go, In The Name Of Angels (Chorus)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: I Went To Sleep (The Soul Of Gerontius)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: My Work Is Done (The Angel, The Soul Of Gerontius)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: All Hail, My Child! (The Angel, 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: It Is The Restless Panting Of Their Being (The Angel)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: The Mind Bold And Independent (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: We Now Have Passed The Gate (Angel, The Soul Of Gerontius)
Part II: Glory To Him (Chorus)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: They Sing Of Thy Approaching Agony (The Angel, The Soul Of Gerontius)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: But Hark! A Grand Mysterious Harmony (The Soul Of Gerontius)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: And Now The Threshold (The Angel)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: Praise To The Holiest (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 (The Soul Of Gerontius, Chorus)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: Praise To His Name! (The Angel)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: Take Me Away (The Soul Of Gerontius)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: Lord, Thou Hast Been Our Refuge (Chorus)
The Dream Of Gerontius, Op. 38: Part II: Softly And Gently (The Angel, Chorus)

UPC: 095115244623
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 7.30.13
Format: CD

Richard Hickox - Dream of Gerontius / Blest Pair of Sirens (2 CD)