Vaughan Williams: The Pilgrim's Progress: A Bunyan Sequence

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"The Pilgrim's Progress from this world to that which is to come: Delivered under the similitude of a dream..." So begins John Gielgud's narration--and his subsequent reading of the role of Christian--in this superb adaptation of Vaughan Williams's radio play, based on scenes from John Bunyan's classic allegory The Pilgrim's Progress. Different from the composer's later opera, this work fares well on disc, fueled by dramatic characterizations and affecting music. --David Vernier

Vaughan Williams: The Pilgrim's Progress: A Bunyan Sequence, Music, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Matthew Best, Corydon Singers, John Gielgud, Ursula Howells, Aidan Oliver, Richard Pasco, David Rix, Christine Barratt, John Bowen, Joya Logan, 20th/21st Century Incidental Music for Orchestra, British 20th/21st Century Opera, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Composers, Opera, Orchestral
Vaughan Williams: The Pilgrim's Progress: A Bunyan Sequence
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent, faith filled journey by Vaughan Williams
 Vaughan Williams: The Pilgrim's Progress: A Bunyan Sequence
Corydon Singers , John Gielgud , Ursula Howells , Aidan Oliver , Richard Pasco , David Rix , Christine Barratt , John Bowen , and Joya Logan
Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
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ASIN: B000002ZPW
Release Date: 1993-11-19

Tracks:

  1. Prologue
  2. The Kingdom
  3. The Gate
  4. The Way
  5. The Shepherd
  6. The Palace Beautiful
  7. Apollyon
  8. Vanity Fair
  9. The Trial
  10. Giant Despair
  11. The Delectable Mountains
  12. Epilogue

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"The Pilgrim's Progress from this world to that which is to come: Delivered under the similitude of a dream..." So begins John Gielgud's narration--and his subsequent reading of the role of Christian--in this superb adaptation of Vaughan Williams's radio play, based on scenes from John Bunyan's classic allegory The Pilgrim's Progress. Different from the composer's later opera, this work fares well on disc, fueled by dramatic characterizations and affecting music. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent, faith filled journey by Vaughan Williams.......2005-05-31

All of the greatness and beauty of Vaughan Williams' music fused with the epic from John Bunyan and the great narration and voices, including Sir John Geilgud, make this one of the best of all the sacred music from Vaughan Williams. An incredible musical journey on this disc moving forward to an emotional climax as Christian reaches Mount Zion. It is highly recommended.
Vaughan Williams: The Pilgrim's Progress - A Bunyan Sequence
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    		Vaughan Williams: The Pilgrim's Progress - A Bunyan Sequence

    Manufacturer: Hyperion
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B0007MHE5K

    Product Description

    The Pilgrim's Progress recorded Novenber 21, 22, 1990. "A Bunyan Sequence" for three speakers, treble solo, chorus, and orchestra. Text and music adapted by Christopher Palmer from the 1942 radio version of "The Pilgrim's Progress".

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