Sir Mark Elder has long been hailed for his interpretation of the works of Sir Edward Elgar. This special release box set celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the Hallé label and marks Hallé's Elgar oratorios festival at the Bridgewater Hall in June 2023. Elgar's three major oratorios are brought together in this special release box set. The multiple award-winning recordings feature the highly acclaimed Hallé Chorus and Youth Choir and a stellar line-up of major international vocal soloists.
2 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part I: Jesu. Maria - I am near to death
3 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part I: Kyrie eleison ... Holy Mary. pray for him
4 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part I: Rouse thee, my fainting soul
5 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part I: Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus
6 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part I: I can no more
7 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part I: Proficiscere. anima Christiana
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1 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part II: Introduction
2 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part II: I went to sleep
3 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part II: My work is done
4 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part II: It is a member of that family
5 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part II: But hark! Upon my senses
6 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part II: Dispossessed. aside thrust
7 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part II: I see not those false spirits
8 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part II: There was a mortal ... Praise to the Holiest
9 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part II: But hark! a grand mysterious harmony
10 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part II: Praise to the Holiest
11 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part II: Thy judgement now is near
12 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part II: Jesu! by that shuddering dread
13 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part II: ... Praise to His Name!
14 Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38~Part II: Softly and gently
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1 Apostles, Op. 49~Part I: Prologue: The Spirit of the Lord
2 Apostles, Op. 49~Part I: I. The Calling of the Apostles
3 Apostles, Op. 49~Part I: I. The Dawn
4 Apostles, Op. 49~Part I: I. And when it was clay
5 Apostles, Op. 49~Part I: II. By the wayside
6 Apostles, Op. 49~Part I: III. By the Sea of Galilee
7 Apostles, Op. 49~Part I: III. In the Tower of Magdala
8 Apostles, Op. 49~Part I: III. This shall ye have of mine hand
9 Apostles, Op. 49~Part I: III. In Caesarea Philippi
10 Apostles, Op. 49~Part I: III. In Capernaum
11 Apostles, Op. 49~Part I: III. Turn you to the stronghold
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1 Apostles, Op. 49~Part II: Introduction
2 Apostles, Op. 49~Part II: IV. The Betrayal
3 Apostles, Op. 49~Part II: IV. Then gathered the chief Priests and Pharisees
4 Apostles, Op. 49~Part II: IV. In Gethsemane
5 Apostles, Op. 49~Part II: IV. Then Judas. which had betrayed Him
6 Apostles, Op. 49~Part II: IV. Wither shall I go
7 Apostles, Op. 49~Part II: IV. Mine end is come
8 Apostles, Op. 49~Part II: V. Golgotha
9 Apostles, Op. 49~Part II: VI. At the Sepulchre
10 Apostles, Op. 49~Part II: VII. The Ascension
11 Apostles, Op. 49~Part II: VII. And when He had spoken these things
12 Apostles, Op. 49~Part II: VII. They platted a crown of thorns
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1 Kingdom, Op. 51~Prelude
2 Kingdom, Op. 51~Part I: In the Upper Room: Seek first the Kingdom of God
3 Kingdom, Op. 51~Part I: In the Upper Room: Men and brethren
4 Kingdom, Op. 51~Part I: In the Upper Room: O ye priests
5 Kingdom, Op. 51~Part II: At the Beautiful Gate: The singers are before the altar
6 Kingdom, Op. 51~Part III: Pentecost: And when the day of Pentecost
7 Kingdom, Op. 51~Part III: Pentecost: And suddenly there came from heaven
8 Kingdom, Op. 51~Part III: Pentecost: I have prayed for thee
9 Kingdom, Op. 51~Part III: Pentecost: Repent and be baptized
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1 Kingdom, Op. 51~Part IV: The Sign of Healing: Then they that gladly received his word
2 Kingdom, Op. 51~Part IV: The Sign of Healing: Unto you that fear his name
3 Kingdom, Op. 51~Part IV: The Sign of Healing: And as they spake
4 Kingdom, Op. 51~Part IV: The Sign of Healing: The sun goeth down
5 Kingdom, Op. 51~Part V: The Upper Room: The voice of Joy
6 Kingdom, Op. 51~Part V: The Upper Room: Thou, Almighty Lord
7 Kingdom, Op. 51~Part V: The Upper Room: Our Father
Sir Mark Elder has long been hailed for his interpretation of the works of Sir Edward Elgar. This special release box set celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the Hallé label and marks Hallé's Elgar oratorios festival at the Bridgewater Hall in June 2023. Elgar's three major oratorios are brought together in this special release box set. The multiple award-winning recordings feature the highly acclaimed Hallé Chorus and Youth Choir and a stellar line-up of major international vocal soloists.
