The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38 (Elgar, Edward)
| Title | The Dream of Gerontius |
| Creators | Edward Elgar, composer 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 |
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Sections
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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 |
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