The Apostles (Elgar) many delays, Elgar finally started formal composition of the music in mid-December 1902. Composition of the work in vocal-score format was complete by the end of June 1903, with scoring complete on 17 August. "The Apostles "is a narrative work, dealing with the calling of the Apostles and their experiences of Jesus' preaching, miracles, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension. "The Kingdom" would carry the story onward. Elgar was more interested in human motivations than philosophical underpinnings, and two of the most prominent characters in the work are the two sinners Mary Magdalene and Judas Iscariot. Elgar's conception outgrew the confines of
The Apostles (band) later renamed in 1994 as Unit who continue to record and perform to this day. Chart placings shown are from the UK Independent Chart. The Joy Of Living were a female folk/punk band who released 1 cassette demo in addition to the above recording. Several early Apostles tracks are featured on the Cause For Concern compilation "A Sudden Surge of Power". A sampler of the early 80s post-Punk Industrial music scene, it also features contributions from Nocturnal Emissions, Test Department, Attrition, 400 Blows, We Be Echo and ex-Throbbing Gristle members Chris and Cosey. The Apostles (band) The Apostles are an