Cat No:
CHAN241-49
Release Date: 27 July 2014
Label: Chandos - 241 / Chandos
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 095115244920
Genres: Classical
Composer/Series: Elgar
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Description
Inspiration for The Apostles came at an early age for Elgar who, as a child, was fascinated to learn about Christ's disciples, ordinary men who witness the most extraordinary events. A commission from the Birmingham Triennial Music Festival gave him the opportunity to explore this theme and in 1903 Elgar wrote The Apostles, the first in a planned trilogy of works depicting the lives of Jesus' disciples (the third, intended to follow The Kingdom, never materialised). A narrative work, it deals with the calling of the disciples and their experiences of Jesus' preaching, miracles, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension.An expansive oratorio, The Apostles calls for six soloists, lavish orchestration, and large chorus. Although often overshadowed by The Dream of Gerontius, written shortly before, it contains some of Elgar's most inspired music, particularly in the dramatic portrayal of Judas and in the exalted, moving finale.On this '241' release Richard Hickox, a true champion of British music, conducts the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. The two most prominent roles, Mary Magdalene and Judas, are sung by Alfreda Hodgson and Robert Lloyd, respectively. The recording also features an outstanding performance from a young Bryn Terfel as Peter. The set is released as part of the Richard Hickox Legacy series. -
Tracklisting
- 1. The Sprit of the Lord Is Upon Me
- 2. And It Came to Pass in Those Days
- 3. The Voice of Thy Watchman!
- 4. It Shines!
- 5. It Is a Good Thing to Give Thanks Unto the Lord
- 6. And When It Was a Day, He Called Unto Him His Disciples
- 7. Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit
- 8. And Straightway Jesus Constrained His Disciples to Get Into a Ship
- 9. O Lord Almighty, God of Israel
- 10. This Shall Ye Have of Mine Hand
- 11. When Jesus Came Into the Parts of Caesarea Philippi
- 12. Thy Face, Lord, Will I Seek
- 13. Turn You to the Stronghold, Ye Prisoners of Hope
- 1. Orchestral Introduction
- 2. And It Came to Pass That He Went Throughout Every City and Village
- 3. Then Gathered the Chief Priests and Pharisees a Council
- 4. Hail, Master!
- 5. Thou Also Wast With Jesus of Nazureth
- 6. Then Judas, Which Had Betrayed Him
- 7. Whither Shall I Go from Thy Spirit
- 8. Truly This Was the Son of God
- 9. And Very Early in the Morning They Came Unto the Sepulchre
- 10. We Trusted That It Had Been He Which Should Have Redeemed Israel
- 11. And When He Had Spoken These Things
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