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The Dream of Gerontius – a catechism

As the "catechism" in its title suggests, this feature uses questions and answers to get to the heart of Elgar’s spiritual inspiration for The Dream of Gerontius. Devised and presented by David Garrett.
(Duration: 24 minutes)

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The Dream of Gerontius – a catechism