{"product_id":"5060244551404-elgar-the-dream-of-gerontius","title":"Elgar:Dream Of Gerontius","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION \u003cbr\u003e Live recording of Sir Adrian Boult conducting the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir performing Elgar's 'The Dream of Gerontius' in Canterbury Cathedral in 1968. Also included is a documentary on Boult, his life and his work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e REVIEW \u003cbr\u003e Hats off to ICA Classics for an invaluable restoration of an altogether exceptional document. First broadcast on Easter Sunday, 14 April 1968, this transmission in early colour of Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius under the baton of the composer's most selfless champion represents a remarkable achievement. Sir Adrian Boult was invited to a special pre-screening at Television Centre and was delighted with the results. He also heaped praise on the singing of Janet Baker and John Shirley-Quirk ( I don't think any of the old guard could surpass them ) but was rather less persuaded by Peter Pears's contribution. There's a substantial bonus, too, in the shape of a compelling BBC TV portrait which was broadcast on the centenary of Boult's birth, 8 April 1989. Presented by Vernon Handley, it boasts some treasurable footage. --Classical Source,Nov'16\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA must see. GRAMOPHONE EDITORS CHOICE. Gramophone,Dec'16 \/\/\/ The use of the Cathedral's stained glass and stonework to complement the music is often gorgeous, and if some of the effects seem a little naïve by modern standards, for its time it was ground-breaking. Performance **** Documentary ***** Picture and Sound ***** --BBC Music Magazine,Feb'17\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very important DVD release for Elgar lovers and admirers of Sir Adrian Boult. --MusicWeb, Jan'17\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40942625947745,"sku":"5060244551404","price":29.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/products\/orig_1695952_1256238_jpg.jpg?v=1706591270","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/5060244551404-elgar-the-dream-of-gerontius","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}