Edward Elgar
Nicolai Gedda (Gerontius), Helen Watts (Angel), Robert Lloyd (Priest/Angel of the Agony), Janet Baker (mezzo)
London Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Adrian Boult
Nicolai Gedda is the tortured soul approaching death in this recording conducted by Sir Adrian Boult. Gedda's cry of "Take me away!" as he is allowed a glimpse of God for the first time is memorable...
Edward Elgar
Nicolai Gedda (Gerontius), Helen Watts (Angel), Robert Lloyd (Priest/Angel of the Agony), Janet Baker (mezzo)
London Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Adrian Boult
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Nicolai Gedda is the tortured soul approaching death in this recording conducted by Sir Adrian Boult. Gedda's cry of "Take me away!" as he is allowed a glimpse of God for the first time is memorable...
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- Dame Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano)
- London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir
- Sir Adrian Boult
- Recorded: 1966-12-23
- Recording Venue: 21-23 December 1966, No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London
- Nicolai Gedda (tenor), Robert Lloyd (bass), Helen Watts (contralto)
- New Philharmonia Orchestra, John Alldis Choir, London Philharmonic Choir
- Sir Adrian Boult
- Recorded: 1975-07-31
- Recording Venue: 18 May, 18,21,24,27,31 July 1975, Kingsway Hall, London
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May 2014
Nicolai Gedda is the tortured soul approaching death in this recording conducted by Sir Adrian Boult. Gedda's cry of "Take me away!" as he is allowed a glimpse of God for the first time is memorable indeed. The set also includes a wonderful recording of The Music Makers, with Dame Janet Baker treating us to her most honeyed of tones.
