I want to buy Elgar's Gerontius - can anyone advise which is the best arrangement for me to get?

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I DO realise this is a purely subjective preference I am asking for - there just seem so many versions available!I want to buy Elgar's Gerontius - can anyone advise which is the best arrangement for me to get?
You're right, there are quite a few recordings of Elgar's Dream of Gerontius. The funny thing is...the older recordings seem to be more highly regarded than the newer. Here are my recommendations in order of preference:





1. EMI Records - LSO / Barbirolli (ADD)


(This one is considered by most to be The Classic, highly recommended)


http://rcm-uk.amazon.co.uk/e/cm?t=themon鈥?/a>





2. Decca - LSO %26amp; Chorus / Britten (ADD)


http://rcm-uk.amazon.co.uk/e/cm?t=themon鈥?/a>





3. Chandos - LSO %26amp; Chorus / Hickox (DDD)


http://rcm-uk.amazon.co.uk/e/cm?t=themon鈥?/a>I want to buy Elgar's Gerontius - can anyone advise which is the best arrangement for me to get?
You obviously suffer from insomnia
The Britten recording is excellent.


I have it on an old LP.