The Dream of Gerontius, Op.38 (Elgar, Edward)

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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1902. Plate 11100.
Reprinted Mineola: Dover Publications, n.d. Plate 2002.
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Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co. Ltd., 1901. Plate 11100.
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18 more: Oboe 1, 2, English Horn • Clarinet 1, 2 (A), Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2, Contrabassoon • Horn 1, 2 (F) • Horn 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (F) • Trombone 1, 2, Bass Trombone • Tuba • Timpani • Percussion 1 (Bass Drum, Cymbal, Tam-Tam, Glockenspiel) • Percussion 2 (Snare Drum, Triangle, Bell) • Harp 1 (2 ad lib in part as tutti) • Organ • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

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Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1902. Plate 11000.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A4022.
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Editor First edition (later printing)
Language English
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1900. Plate 8306.
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Carolus (2009/4/4)

Language French
Translator Jacques d' Offoël (d.1906)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1905. Plate 12046.
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The Angel's Song "My Work Is Done"

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Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., Ltd., 1900. Plate 11148.
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Misc. Notes This song is at the beginning of Part II "I went to sleep", and is the Angel's response to the wondering expressions of the Soul of Gerontius.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Prelude and Angel's Farewell

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Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., Limited, 1902. Plate 11100.
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Arranger Alfred Herbert Brewer (1865-1928)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1903. Plate 11657.
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Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1902. Plate 11455.
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Prelude (No.1)

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Angel's Farewell (No.13)

For Mezzo-Soprano, Mixed Chorus and Organ (Ludwig)

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Arranger Florian Ludwig (b. 1970)
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General Information

Work Title The Dream of Gerontius
Alternative. Title
Composer Elgar, Edward
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.38
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IEE 21
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 13 movements in 2 parts:
  • Part I
1. Prelude
2. Jesu, Maria – I am near to death
3. Rouse thee, my fainting soul
4. Sanctus fortis, sanctus Deus
5. Proficiscere, anima Christiana
  • Part II
6. I went to sleep
7. It is a member of that family
8. But hark! upon my sense comes a fierce hubbub
9. I see not those false spirits
10. But hark! a grand mysterious harmony
11. Thy judgment now is near
12. I go before my judge
13. Softly and gently, dearly-ransomed soul (Angel's Farewell)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1899-1900
First Performance. 1900-10-03 in Birmingham
Edward Lloyd (Gerontius)
Marie Brema (Angel)
Harry Plunket Greene (Priest and Angel of the Agony)
Festival Chorus, Orchestra, Hans Richter (conductor)
First Publication. 1900 – London: Novello
Librettist John Henry Newman (1801-1890) Cardinal Newman
Language English
Dedication AMDG (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 95 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voices, double mixed chorus, semi-chorus, orchestra
InstrDetail
Vocal soli
Gerontius (tenor)
Angel (mezzo-soprano)
Priest* (baritone)
Angel of the Agony* (bass)
*The two roles are usually performed by one vocalist.

Mixed Chorus (double chorus, semi-chorus)
Orchestra

2 flutes (2nd also piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn,
2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon
4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, 3 percussion, organ, harp, strings
External Links Wikipedia article
Elgar Society
All Music Guide