Choral Works

Choral Works

Album
Label EMI Classics Release date Format 6×CD Country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Tracklist 413:34

CD 1

1 The Music Makers op. 69 (Moderato E Nobilmente) Edward Elgar 3:28
2 The Music Makers op. 69: We are the music makers Edward Elgar 1:57
3 The Music Makers op. 69: With wonderful deathless ditties Edward Elgar 1:41
4 The Music Makers op. 69: We, in the ages lying Edward Elgar 3:58
5 The Music Makers op. 69: A breath of our inspiration Edward Elgar 4:00
6 The Music Makers op. 69: They had no vision amazing Edward Elgar 3:20
7 The Music Makers op. 69: And therefore to-day is thrilling Edward Elgar 4:27
8 The Music Makers op. 69: But we, with our dreaming and singing Edward Elgar 3:31
9 The Music Makers op. 69: For we are afar with the dawning Edward Elgar 2:37
10 The Music Makers op. 69: Great hail! we cry to the comers Edward Elgar 8:58
11 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 1: Prelude (Lento, mistico — Moderato — Andantino — Come prima) Edward Elgar 9:38
12 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 1: Jesu Maria — I am near to death (Gerontius) Edward Elgar 3:05
13 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 1: Kyrie eleison…Holy Mary, pray for him (Chorus) Edward Elgar 2:07
14 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 1: Rouse thee, my fainting soul (Gerontius) Edward Elgar 0:51
15 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 1: Be merciful, be gracious (Chorus) Edward Elgar 2:59
16 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 1: Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus (Gerontius) Edward Elgar 5:20
17 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 1: I can no more (Gerontius) Edward Elgar 2:41
18 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 1: Rescue him, o Lord (Chorus/Gerontius) Edward Elgar 1:56
19 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 1: Novissima hora est (Gerontius) Edward Elgar 1:22
20 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 1: Proficiscere, anima Christiana (Priest) Edward Elgar 2:02
21 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 1: Go in the name of angels (Chorus/Priest) Edward Elgar 5:01

CD 2

1 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: (Andantino) — I went to sleep (Soul of Gerontius) Edward Elgar 5:54
2 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: My work is done (Angel/Soul of Gerontius) Edward Elgar 3:06
3 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: All hail! My child (Angel/Soul of Gerontius) Edward Elgar 6:30
4 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: Low-born clods of brute earth (Chorus) Edward Elgar 2:01
5 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: It is the restless panting of their being (Angel) Edward Elgar 0:18
6 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: The mind bold and independent (Chorus) Edward Elgar 2:19
7 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: I see not those false spirits (Soul of Gerontius/Angel) Edward Elgar 3:29
8 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: Praise to the Holiest (Chorus) Edward Elgar 3:15
9 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: The sound is like the rushing of the wind (Soul/Chorus) Edward Elgar 0:17
10 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: Glory to him (Chorus) Edward Elgar 0:32
11 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: They sing of thy approaching agony (Angel/Soul/Chorus) Edward Elgar 0:51
12 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: But hark! a grand mysterious harmony (Soul) Edward Elgar 0:58
13 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: And now the threshold (Angel) Edward Elgar 0:24
14 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: Praise to the Holiest (Chorus) Edward Elgar 7:56
15 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: Thy judgement now is near (Angel/Soul) Edward Elgar 2:33
16 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: Jesu! by that shuddering dread (Angel of the Agony/Soul) Edward Elgar 4:23
17 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: Be merciful, be gracious (Chorus) Edward Elgar 0:39
18 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: Praise to his name! (Angel) Edward Elgar 1:36
19 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: Take me away (Soul) Edward Elgar 3:41
20 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: Lord, Thou hast been our refuge (Chorus) Edward Elgar 1:55
21 The Dream of Gerontius op. 38: Part 2: Softly and gently (Angel/Chorus) Edward Elgar 7:02

CD 3

1 The Apostles, op. 49: Prologue Edward Elgar 6:16
2 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 1: I. The Calling of the Apostles: And it came to pass in those days Edward Elgar 8:23
3 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 1: I. The Calling of the Apostles: In the Mountain — Night: The Dawn Edward Elgar 1:27
4 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 1: I. The Calling of the Apostles: In the Mountain — Night: Morning Psalm Edward Elgar 4:46
5 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 1: I. The Calling of the Apostles: In the Mountain — Night: The Lord hath chosen them Edward Elgar 7:42
6 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 1: II. By the Wayside Edward Elgar 8:13
7 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 1: III. By the Sea of Galilee: And straightaway Jesus constrained his disciples Edward Elgar 1:43
8 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 1: III. By the Sea of Galilee: In the Tower of Magdala Edward Elgar 6:06
9 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 1: III. By the Sea of Galilee: Fantasy: This shall ye have of mine hand Edward Elgar 8:07
10 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 1: III. By the Sea of Galilee: In Caesarea Philippi: When Jesus came into the parts of Caesarea Philippi Edward Elgar 4:01
11 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 1: III. By the Sea of Galilee: In Caesarea Philippi: And I will give unto thee Edward Elgar 7:12
12 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 1: III. By the Sea of Galilee: In Capernaum: Turn you to the stronghold Edward Elgar 6:39

CD 4

1 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 2: Introduction Edward Elgar 4:19
2 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 2: IV. The Betrayal: And it came to pass Edward Elgar 1:59
3 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 2: IV. The Betrayal: Then gathered the Chief Priests and Pharisees Edward Elgar 3:23
4 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 2: IV. The Betrayal: Hail, Master! Edward Elgar 5:00
5 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 2: IV. The Betrayal: In the Place of the High Priest: Then Judas, which had betrayed him Edward Elgar 3:56
6 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 2: IV. The Betrayal: The Temple: Without the temple Edward Elgar 9:04
7 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 2: V. Golgotha Edward Elgar 4:36
8 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 2: VI. At the Sepulchre Edward Elgar 4:24
9 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 2: VII. The Ascension: We trusted that it had been He Edward Elgar 5:14
10 The Apostles, op. 49: Part 2: VII. The Ascension: Give us one heart Edward Elgar 9:21
11 The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Elgar’s use of leitmotiv: General introduction Sir Adrian Boult 1:55
12 The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Elgar’s use of leitmotiv: Introduction to The Apostles and The Kingdom Sir Adrian Boult 1:16
13 The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for the principal characters: Christ, the Man of Sorrows Sir Adrian Boult 1:48
14 The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for the principal characters: The Spirit of the Lord Sir Adrian Boult 1:07
15 The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for the principal characters: Christ’s Loneliness Sir Adrian Boult 1:17
16 The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for the principal characters: The Beatitudes Sir Adrian Boult 3:08
17 The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for the principal characters: Judas Sir Adrian Boult 1:42
18 The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for the principal characters: St. Peter Sir Adrian Boult 1:26
19 The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for abstract ideas: The Gospel Sir Adrian Boult 1:50
20 The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for abstract ideas: The Church Sir Adrian Boult 0:40
21 The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes used for abstract ideas: The Fellowship of the Apostles Sir Adrian Boult 1:17
22 The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes only used in The Kingdom: The New Faith (Christianity) Sir Adrian Boult 3:04
23 The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes only used in The Kingdom: In the name of Jesus Christ Sir Adrian Boult 0:41
24 The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes only used in The Kingdom: The Real Presence (Christ) Sir Adrian Boult 1:10
25 The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes only used in The Kingdom: Motto theme quoted from The Light of Life Sir Adrian Boult 2:24
26 The Apostles & The Kingdom: An Illustrated Introduction by Sir Adrian Boult: Motto themes only used in The Kingdom: Motto theme quoted from The Dream of Gerontius Sir Adrian Boult 1:47

CD 5

1 The Kingdom, op. 51: Prelude Edward Elgar 7:46
2 The Kingdom, op. 51: I. In the Upper Room: Seek first the Kingdom of God Edward Elgar 8:37
3 The Kingdom, op. 51: I. In the Upper Room: Men and brethren Edward Elgar 5:30
4 The Kingdom, op. 51: I. In the Upper Room: O ye priests! Edward Elgar 3:43
5 The Kingdom, op. 51: II. At the Beautiful Gate Edward Elgar 6:38
6 The Kingdom, op. 51: III. Pentecost: And when the day of Pentecost Edward Elgar 4:39
7 The Kingdom, op. 51: III. Pentecost: And suddenly there came from Heaven Edward Elgar 14:59
8 The Kingdom, op. 51: III. Pentecost: Repent, and be baptised Edward Elgar 5:43

CD 6

1 The Kingdom, op. 51: IV. The Sign of Healing: Then they that gladly received his word Edward Elgar 10:17
2 The Kingdom, op. 51: IV. The Sign of Healing: And as they spake…The Sun goeth down Edward Elgar 11:09
3 The Kingdom, op. 51: V. The Upper Room: The voice of joy Edward Elgar 6:45
4 The Kingdom, op. 51: V. The Upper Room: Thou, Almighty God Edward Elgar 5:16
5 The Kingdom, op. 51: V. The Upper Room: Our Father Edward Elgar 5:28
6 Coronation Ode, op. 44: I. Crown the King Edward Elgar 10:11
7 Coronation Ode, op. 44: IIa. The Queen Edward Elgar 2:21
8 Coronation Ode, op. 44: IIb. Daughter of ancient Kings Edward Elgar 1:33
9 Coronation Ode, op. 44: III. Britain, ask thyself Edward Elgar 3:48
10 Coronation Ode, op. 44: IV. Hark, upon the hallowed air…Only let the heart be pure Edward Elgar 7:25
11 Coronation Ode, op. 44: V. Peace, gentle Peace Edward Elgar 3:33
12 Coronation Ode, op. 44: VI. Land of Hope and Glory Edward Elgar 4:28