Elgar: The Apostles (Hickox) by Alfreda Hodgson, Alison Hargan, Bryn Terfel, Rendall

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) The Apostles Op. 49 (Die Apostel; Les Apôtres), oratorio for soloists, chorus and orchestra. First performance in 1903. The Blessed Virgin, The Angel Gabriel : Alison Hargan, soprano Mary Magdalene : Alfreda Hodgson, contralto St John : David Rendall, tenor St Peter : Bryn Terfel, bass Jesus : Stephen Roberts, bass Judas : Robert Lloyd, bass