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ID510035F5-8A4A-43F9-9331-5688419E1F91
TitlecodeA402202
Title NameDream of Gerontius, The, Op. 38
Marketing CopyIn 1898, Edward Elgar (1857-1934) was commissioned to compose a major work for the Birmingham Triennial Music Festival. For his subject, he chose John Henry Newman’s 1865 poem THE DREAM OF GERONTIUS, which follows the soul of a man on its pilgrimage after death, attended by his guardian angel through the stages of judgment and grace. It is constructed in two parts: Gerontius on his deathbed, and his journey into the afterlife. Although it is an unstaged religious piece for vocal soloists, choir, and orchestra, Elgar spurned the term “oratorio” when describing the work. It premiered on October 3, 1900 at Birmingham Town Hall under the direction of Hans Richter. Despite a poor performance, it has since become regarded by many as his magnum opus. Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2+EH.2+BCl.2+CBsn: 4.3.2+BTbn.1: Timp: Perc(5-6): 2Hp(2nd opt).Org: Str (4.4.3.3.3 in set): Mx Chor. Soli MzTB.
Instrumentation2+Picc.2+EH.2+BCl.2+CBsn: 4.3.2+BTbn.1: Timp: Perc(5-6): 2Hp(2nd opt).Org: Str (4.4.3.3.3 in set): Mx Chor. Soli MzTB
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Year Composed1900
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Duration101
Ensemble Size13
Date Created2021-03-12 20:13:08.000000
Date Updated2025-09-30 20:13:08
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Bsc CodeMUS037020
Text AuthorLibretto by John Henry Newman (Cardinal Newman)
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Set Series IDD466D7EB-39B5-4447-492B-08DB00B0FAFD
Title Instrument Category TextCantata/ Oratorio
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Title Sub Category55
Title Instrument Header32
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