Details
Greyfriars Kirk
Greyfriars Place
Edinburgh
EH1 2QQ
Scotland
Programme
Edward Elgar – The Dream of Gerontius, Op.38
Performers
Ben Johnson – Tenor
Catherine Backhouse – mezzo-soprano
James Arthur – baritone
Alistair Digges – Director
Edinburgh Singers
Programme Note
The Edinburgh Singers' season finale is a performance of Elgar's epic "The Dream of Gerontius", widely regarded as his finest choral work. Conducted by Alistair Digges, the choir will be joined by soloists Ben Johnson (Tenor), Catherine Backhouse (Mezzo-Soprano) and James Arthur (Baritone), and an orchestra of players specially assembled for the night.