Dream of Gerontius - Elgar at Exeter Cathedral, Exeter on Saturday 6th July 2019

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Dream of Gerontius - Elgar

Part of the Exeter Symphony Orchestra 2019 Season

Add to my Calendar 06-07-2019 19:30 06-07-2019 21:30 36 Dream of Gerontius - Elgar This performance has special meaning for everyone in Exeter, in that all superb soloists are of local and international interest. Thomas Hobbs will sing the role of Gerontius, who was brought up here in Exeter, and has now established himself as an international tenor of high regard. Madeleine Shaw, who will take the part of the Angel, now lives in Exeter and is well known internationally as a fine mezzo-soprano. Tim Murfin, another well-known local soloist, will take the bass role. The members of Exeter Philharmonic Choir, St. David’s Singers and the University Chapel Choir, will all join forces for this unique event, with ESO providing the orchestral backbone and immense orchestral colour needed for this work. Exeter Cathedral, Exeter DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Exeter Cathedral
1 The Cloisters
Exeter
Devon
EX1 1HS
England

Saturday 6th July 2019
7:30 PM

Programme

Edward Elgar – The Dream of Gerontius, Op.38

Performers

Thomas Hobbs – tenor
Madeleine Shaw – mezzo-soprano
Tim Mirfin – Bass
Brian Northcott – Conductor

Exeter Philharmonic Choir
St David's Singers
Exeter University Chapel Choir
Exeter Symphony Orchestra

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Programme Note

This performance has special meaning for everyone in Exeter, in that all superb soloists are of local and international interest. Thomas Hobbs will sing the role of Gerontius, who was brought up here in Exeter, and has now established himself as an international tenor of high regard. Madeleine Shaw, who will take the part of the Angel, now lives in Exeter and is well known internationally as a fine mezzo-soprano. Tim Murfin, another well-known local soloist, will take the bass role.

The members of Exeter Philharmonic Choir, St. David’s Singers and the University Chapel Choir, will all join forces for this unique event, with ESO providing the orchestral backbone and immense orchestral colour needed for this work.

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