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Vasily Petrenko conducts Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius
Elgar's choral masterwork
Part of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at 75 Season
Add to my Calendar 07-04-2022 19:30 07-04-2022 21:30 36 Vasily Petrenko conducts Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius With impassioned solos, soaring choruses and a rich symphonic tapestry, Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius is widely regarded as one of the most celebrated choral works of the twentieth century; some consider it his masterpiece. Setting the scene for the evening is the intense Prelude to Wagner’s opera Parsifal. Elgar was greatly inspired and influenced by Wagner and his musical DNA can be heard throughout The Dream of Gerontius. ‘Petrenko controlled every element of the movement with assurance, producing an outstandingly potent atmosphere.’ Bachtrack on Vasily Petrenko and the RPO Please note that there will be an interval between Parts I & II of Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius. Royal Albert Hall, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore
Kensington
London
SW7 2AP
England
Programme
Richard Wagner – Parsifal: Prelude to Act 1 and Act 3
Edward Elgar – The Dream of Gerontius, Op.38
Performers
Vasily Petrenko – Conductor
Christine Rice – mezzo-soprano
Ed Lyon – Tenor
Roderick Williams – baritone
Philharmonia Chorus
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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Programme Note
With impassioned solos, soaring choruses and a rich symphonic tapestry, Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius is widely regarded as one of the most celebrated choral works of the twentieth century; some consider it his masterpiece.
Setting the scene for the evening is the intense Prelude to Wagner’s opera Parsifal. Elgar was greatly inspired and influenced by Wagner and his musical DNA can be heard throughout The Dream of Gerontius.
‘Petrenko controlled every element of the movement with assurance, producing an outstandingly potent atmosphere.’ Bachtrack on Vasily Petrenko and the RPO
Please note that there will be an interval between Parts I & II of Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius.
