The Dream of Gerontius (Annotated)

by John Henry Newman

Overview

The Dream of Gerontius , Op. 38, is a work for voices and orchestra in two parts produced by Edward Elgar in 1900, to text from the poem by John Henry Newman. It relates the journey of a pious man's soul from his deathbed to his judgment before God and settling into Purgatory. Elgar disapproved of the use of the term "oratorio" for the work, though his wishes are not always followed. The piece is widely regarded as Elgar's finest choral work, and some consider it his masterpiece.
This edition has been formatted for your Kindle, with an active table of contents. This edition has also been annotated, with additional information about the work and its author, including an overview, history, synopsis, music, recordings, arrangements, biographical and bibliographical information.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940151420891
Publisher:	Bronson Tweed Publishing
Publication date:	06/09/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	366 KB

About the Author

John Henry Newman CO (21 February 1801 – 11 August 1890), also referred to as Cardinal Newman and Blessed John Henry Newman, was a crucial figure in the religious history of England in the 19th century. He was known nationally by the mid-1830s.