Elgar, Edward 1857 - 1934

The Dream of Gerontius, Op.38

Op. 38 Vocal Ensemble, Mixed Chorus, Orchestra Religious works Oratorios Romantic Composed 1899 · published 1900 · 1 h 35 · 13 movements · dedicated to AMDG (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam)

Movements

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13 movements

1. I Prelude
2. II Jesu, Maria – I am near to death
3. III Rouse thee, my fainting soul
4. IV Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus
5. V Proficiscere, anima Christiana
6. VI I went to sleep
7. VII It is a member of that family
8. VIII But hark! upon my sense comes a fierce hubbub
9. IX I see not those false spirits
10. X But hark! a grand mysterious harmony
11. XI Thy judgment now is near
12. XII I go before my judge

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1. XIII Softly and gently, dearly-ransomed soul (Angel's Farewell)

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