Edward Elgar's The Dream Of Gerontius is a splendid oratorio for Mezzo-soprano, Tenor and Bass with Chorus and Orchestra. It is based on the epic poem, The Dream of Gerontius by John Henry Newman written in 1865. The original vocal score of Gerontius was actually printed before Elgar's had even finalised or completed his final orchestration and as such it was printed without many of the markings t…

Op. 38. Par ELGAR EDWARD. This is the best of me, wrote Edward Elgar after the final measure of his Dream of Gerontius. Premiered in 1900, in Great Britain the work has long been a standard work in the repertoire of large oratorio choirs. Elgar’s moving, poetic setting of the eponymous poem by Cardinal John Henry Newman is about a dying man and his journey beyond death to God. Before the eyes of t…

Edward Elgar’s The Dream Of Gerontius is a splendid oratorio for Mezzo-soprano Tenor and Bass with Chorus and Orchestra. It is based on the epic poem The Dream of Gerontius by John Henry Newman written in 1865. The original vocal score of Gerontius was actually printed before Elgar's had even finalised or completed his final orchestration and as such it was printed without many of the mark…

The latest book in this popular series features the music of Sir Edward Elgar, in honour of his 150th birthday in 2007.<br>Includes solo-piano arrangements of Elgar's best-loved works, including selections from Sea Pictures, the Cello Concerto, Enigma Variations, Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1, and much more.<br>Arranged for intermediate solo piano. An essential addition to you…

The Dream Of Gerontius was composed in 1900 for the Birmingham Music Festival. It was a large-scale work for chorus soloists and orchestra setting a poem by Cardinal John Henry Newman. The section of the text beginning Praise To The Holiest had already been set and popularised to an Anglican hymn tune but Elgar shunned this version preferring to write his own melody. This has been arranged her…

In 1897 Elgar became acquainted with A J Jaeger an employee of Novello publishing firm who offered encouragement during the less successful time of the composer’s life before the publication of the Enigma Variations. Over time Jaeger became Elgar’s closest friend. Jaeger wrote this analysis in 1900. While the language and certain references may be extravagant for today’s reader the in…

Elgar published the Chanson de Matin and its partner Chanson de Nuit at the time of his life when he was also creating the Enigma Variations and The Dream of Gerontius. This work was originally created as a Violin and Piano duet but Elgar then Orchestrated the work and it was presented at the Proms. Since then other arrangements have been created.Although published in 1897 scholars sugge…

Volume two in this series continues to highlight Elgar's great organ works. Includes the famous Nimrod from Enigma Variations and Prelude And Angel's Farewell from The Dream Of Gerontius.

Composed by Edward Elgar (1857-1934). Music Sales America. Classical. 228 pages. Music Sales #NOV890021. Published by Music Sales (HL.14010098).

By Edward Elgar. For solo piano. Collection. 96 pages. Published by Music Sales.

By Edward Elgar. For Organ. Romantic. Sheet Music. 40 pages. Published by Novello and Co Ltd.

(3.2+1.2+1.2+1/4.3.3.1,timp,perc,2hp,org,str,MezTB soli,SATB chorus)

SKU: TM.07345SC

Composed by Edward Elgar. Score. Lucks Music Library #A4022. Published by Lucks Music Library (TM.07345SC).

Contains Sanctus Fortis in the original key of Bb. See #14587 for lowe…

SKU: TM.07345VS

Composed by Edward Elgar. Vocal Score. Lucks Music Library #A4022. Published by Lucks Music Library (TM.07345VS).

(3.2+1.2+1.2+1/4.3.3.1,timp,perc,2hp,org,str,MezTB soli,SATB chorus)

SKU: TM.07345SET

Composed by Edward Elgar. Set Type: D. Set of parts. Lucks Music Library #A4022. Published by Lucks Music Library (TM.07345SET).

Contains Sanctus Fortis in the original key of B…

(2.2+1.2+1.2+1/4.2.3.1,hp,str,S solo,SSAATB chorus)

SKU: TM.09013SET

Composed by Edward Elgar. Set Type: D. Set of parts. Lucks Music Library #A6210. Published by Lucks Music Library (TM.09013SET).

Aka Softly and Gently Dearly-Ransomed Soul.

(2.2+1.2+1.2+1/4.2.3.1,hp,str,S solo,SSAATB chorus)

SKU: TM.09013SC

Composed by Edward Elgar. Score. Lucks Music Library #A6210. Published by Lucks Music Library (TM.09013SC).

Aka Softly and Gently Dearly-Ransomed Soul.

(2+1.2+1.2+1.2+1/4.3.3.1,timp,perc,hp,org,str)

SKU: TM.14594SET

Composed by Edward Elgar. Set Type: D. Set of parts. Published by Lucks Music Library (TM.14594SET).

(2.2.2+1.2/2.0.0.0,hp,str,MzT soli)

SKU: TM.14315SC

Composed by Edward Elgar. Score. Published by Lucks Music Library (TM.14315SC).

Beginning of Part II through Figure 16. First words: I went to sleep. Duet between Angel and Gerontius. Harp II ad lib.

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SKU: TM.14587SC

Composed by Edward Elgar. Score. Published by Lucks Music Library (TM.14587SC).

Transposed to lower key of Ab. Inserts into the complete Dream of Gerontius (#07345) at reh. 39-57, in place of the original Bb…

(2+1.2+1.2+1.2+1/4.3.3.1,timp,perc,hp,org,str)

SKU: TM.14594SC

Composed by Edward Elgar. Score. Published by Lucks Music Library (TM.14594SC).

(2.2+1.2+1.2+1/4.2.3.1,timp,str,T solo)

SKU: TM.14587SET

Composed by Edward Elgar. Set Type: D. Set of parts. Published by Lucks Music Library (TM.14587SET).

Transposed to lower key of Ab. Inserts into the complete Dream of Gerontius (#07345) at reh. 39-57, in pl…