Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius: 30th anniversary concert at Exeter Cathedral, Exeter on Saturday 15th July 2023

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Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius

30th anniversary concert

Add to my Calendar 15-07-2023 19:30 15-07-2023 21:30 36 Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius The culmination of the choir's 30th anniversary season takes place in the magnificent setting of Exeter Cathedral. Widely regarded as Elgar’s choral masterpiece, Gerontius is a large and powerful work. It is a statement of faith and wonder that tells the story of a dying man whose soul is guided by an angel towards heaven, where he is about to witness wonders beyond any human imagination. The text is taken from a longer poem by Cardinal John Henry Newman. ‘This is the best of me,’ the composer wrote on his manuscript score, and the searing burst of musical emotion as Gerontius looks for a moment into the loving eyes of his God bears that out in a truly dramatic way. We are delighted to be joined by our German partner choirs Hanauer Kantorei and Bachchor, Bad Homburg, and Exeter Cathedral choristers. We are offering a 10% discount on all tickets until 31st March (discount code: EARLY BIRD) Exeter Cathedral, Exeter DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Exeter Cathedral
1 The Cloisters
Exeter
Devon
EX1 1HS
England

Saturday 15th July 2023
7:30 PM

Programme

Edward Elgar – The Dream of Gerontius, Op.38

Performers

Andrea Brown – Musical Director
Daniel Norman – tenor
Jess Dandy – contralto
Alex Ashworth – baritone

Exeter Festival Chorus
Southern Sinfonia

Programme Note

The culmination of the choir's 30th anniversary season takes place in the magnificent setting of Exeter Cathedral.

Widely regarded as Elgar’s choral masterpiece, Gerontius is a large and powerful work. It is a statement of faith and wonder that tells the story of a dying man whose soul is guided by an angel towards heaven, where he is about to witness wonders beyond any human imagination. The text is taken from a longer poem by Cardinal John Henry Newman.

‘This is the best of me,’ the composer wrote on his manuscript score, and the searing burst of musical emotion as Gerontius looks for a moment into the loving eyes of his God bears that out in a truly dramatic way.

We are delighted to be joined by our German partner choirs Hanauer Kantorei and Bachchor, Bad Homburg, and Exeter Cathedral choristers.

We are offering a 10% discount on all tickets until 31st March (discount code: EARLY BIRD)

Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius. Exeter Festival Chorus

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