Elgar: The Light of Life

Elgar: The Light of Life

Elgar: The Light of Life
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Performer: John Shirley-Quirk
Composer: Edward Elgar
Conductor: Richard Hickox
Orchestra: London Symphony Chorus
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
Performer: Judith Howarth
Performer: Arthur Davies
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1994-07-26
Music Label: Chandos
Soundtracks:
  1. The Light Of Life: Meditation
  2. No. 2 Seek Him That Maketh The Seven Stars
  3. No. 3 As Jesus Passed By
  4. No. 4 Be Not Extreme, O Lord
  5. No. 5 Neither Hath This Man Sinned
  6. No. 6 Light Out Of Darkness
  7. No. 7 And When He Had Thus Spoken
  8. No. 8 Doubt Not Thy Father's Care!
  9. No. 9 He Went His Way Therefore
  10. No. 10 As A Spirit Didst Thou Pass Before Mine Eyes
  11. No. 11 They Brought Him To The Pharisees
  12. No. 12 Thou Only Hast The Words Of Life
  13. No. 13 But The Jews Did Not Believe
  14. No. 14 Woe To The Shepherds Of The Flock
  15. No. 15 Jesus Heard That They Had Cast Him Out
  16. No. 16 I Am The Good Shepherd
  17. No. 17 Light Of The World, We Know Thy Praise

Music reviews of Elgar: The Light of Life

Music Review: Vintage Elgar
Rating: 5 Stars

The Light of Life, an oratorio that was premiered in 1896, is the first of a trilogy (followed by The Apostles and The Kingdom) that features texts from the New Testament. This one in particular tells of a blind man whose sight returns through Jesus Christ. The text may be cliched, but the music is a wonderful experience. True, it seems a bit more operatic than other oratorios from other composers, but the heavenly meditative orchestrations make you want to sit back and enjoy without any distractions whatsoever. The soloists give incredible performances (especially Shirley-Quirk as Christ himself). The late Richard Hickox (R.I.P.) keeps the London Symphony Chorus and Orchestra moving without anything standing in their way. He also manages to balance both voices and instruments almost perfectly, and I think the top-notch sound quality from Chandos really helps.

The Light of Life may not be liked by everyone, but I can still recommend it to those who admire English classical music and choral music in general.
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