London Symphony Orchestra & Chorus/ Colin Davis - Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius"a deeply felt, thoughtful and, where needed, highly dramatic interpretation of an indisputable masterpiece." (Gramophone) "orchestral textures were sensuously coloured, and the vast symphonic structure flawlessly paced and handled. The choral singing, thrilling in it's immediacy and clarity, can only be described as electrifying from start to finish" (The Guardian) "For Davis, Elgar is a European composer, and the links to Wagner are clear Davis is

In addition to 50 great late 40s recordings

Two 30 - Minute Programs - AM to invigorate

5 and the symphonic poem Francesca da Rimini

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caught between the certainties of the past and the anxieties of a post-bubble future

the composer was long forgotten and his music has only been rediscovered in the last ten years

This great value 55-track 2-CD set primarily comprises A and B sides recorded during this period for the 4 Star

It's a substantial and representative trawl across their primary decade or so as recording artists and an entertaining showcase for their highly distinctive style

but with a duration of almost half an hour it clearly goes beyond the scope of Bach's classical cantatas

Sidemen include hit maker Hadda Brooks on piano