Composition: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38 (Elgar, Edward)
| Title | The Dream of Gerontius |
| Creators | Edward Elgar (composer) and John Henry Newman (librettist) |
| Opus | Op.38 |
| Instrumentation | mezzosoprano, tenor, bass, mixed chorus and orchestra |
| Number of movements | 13 |
| Keys | — |
| Composed | 1899 |
| First published | 1900 |
| Dedication | AMDG |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | 5700 |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Sacred oratorios |
| Language | English |
| Period | Romantic |
| View on IMSLP |  |
| Code |  |
Sections
| Title click for details |
Metronome | Key | Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — | — |
| 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) | — | — | — |
Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| view | Prelude and Angel's Farewell | orchestra | — |
| view | Prelude and Angel's Farewell | organ | Alfred Herbert Brewer |
| view | Prelude and Angel's Farewell | piano | — |
| view | Prelude (No.1) | wind band | John Morrison |
| view | Angel's Farewell (No.13) | mezzosoprano, mixed chorus and organ | Florian Ludwig |
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| view | Complete | — | Novello | 1902 | Complete Score · view Part I · view Part II · view |
| view | Complete | parts | Novello | 1901 | Violins I · view Violins II · view Violas · view Cellos · view |
| view | Complete | parts | Novello | — | Flute 1, 2/Piccolo · view Oboe 1, 2, English Horn · view Clarinet 1, 2 (A), Bass Clarinet (B) · view Bassoon 1, 2, Contrabassoon · view Horn 1, 2 (F) · view Horn 3, 4 (F) · view Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (F) · view Trombone 1, 2, Bass Trombone · view Tuba · view Timpani · view Percussion 1 (Bass Drum, Cymbal, Tam-Tam, Glockenspiel) · view Percussion 2 (Snare Drum, Triangle, Bell) · view Harp 1 (2 ad lib in part as tutti) · view Organ · view Violins I · view Violins II · view Violas · view Cellos · view Basses · view |
| view | Complete | vocal score | Novello | 1900 | Complete Score (black and white) · view Complete Score (color) · view |
| view | Complete | vocal score | Novello | 1905 | Complete Score · view |
| view | Complete | selections,vocal score | Novello | 1900 | Complete Score · view |
| view | Prelude and Angel's Farewell | Arrangement for orchestra | Novello | 1902 | Complete Score · view |
| view | Prelude and Angel's Farewell | Arrangement for organ |
Novello | 1903 | Complete Score · view |
| view | Prelude and Angel's Farewell | Arrangement for piano | Novello | 1902 | Complete Score · view |
| view | Prelude (No.1) | Arrangement for wind band |
John Morrison | 2021 | Complete Score · view Condensed Score · view Complete Parts · view |
| view | Angel's Farewell (No.13) | Arrangement for mezzosoprano, mixed chorus and organ |
— | — | Angel's Farewell · view |
Recordings/Performances
(No recordings)
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