Das Paradies und die Peri

Edward Gardner leads the LPO, London Philharmonic Choir and soloists in Schumann’s oratorio at Royal Festival Hall.

Schumann’s secular oratorio follows the Peri, cast out of Paradise, as she seeks a worthy deed to regain entry. Edward Gardner leads the orchestra and choir with six soloists; the performance is sung in German with English surtitles. The published duration is 1 hour 55 minutes including the interval.