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John Henry Newman

Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius: A Story in Five Places

Episode 4. The Birmingham Oratory: Elgar and Newman

Fr Guy Nicholls joins Dr Joanna Bullivant at The Oratory in Birmingham to discuss the origins of Elgar’s work in Cardinal Newman’s own poetry, charitable work, and love of music.
Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius: A Story in Five Places

Episode 3. The Firs and Birchwood Lodge: Natural Inspirations

Dr Joanna Bullivant visits Elgar’s Birthplace - The Firs - and Birchwood Lodge, where The Dream of Gerontius was written, and talks about the inspiration Elgar drew from the natural landscapes in these two locations.
Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius: A Story in Five Places

Episode 2. St George’s Church, Worcester: Marginal Origins

Dr Joanna Bullivant is joined by Deacon Paul O’Connor to visit the Catholic church in which Elgar worshipped and acted as organist, and to discuss Elgar’s place in the history of Catholic Worcester.
Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius: A Story in Five Places

Episode 1. Worcester Cathedral: A Civic Legacy

Dr Joanna Bullivant explores the tumultuous history of Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius, and speaks to Samuel Hudson, Director of Music at Worcester Cathedral, to learn about the importance of Elgar’s work in Worcester today.

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