University of York Choir & Symphony Orchestra at York Minster, York on Wednesday 14th June 2023

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University of York Choir & Symphony Orchestra

Add to my Calendar 14-06-2023 19:30 14-06-2023 21:30 36 University of York Choir & Symphony Orchestra ’This is the best of me’, wrote Elgar on his score of The Dream of Gerontius, a statement echoed by audiences and musicians alike since the work’s premiere in 1900. Elgar's vivid setting of Cardinal Newman’s poem depicts the journey of a man’s soul led by his Angel from his deathbed to judgement before God. On his way, he encounters angels and demons, all colourfully portrayed by the chorus, before settling finally in Purgatory. Elgar’s music is Wagnerian in scope with references to liturgical music, romantic opera and even, in the Demons’ chorus, music hall. University of York Choir and Symphony Orchestra join together for this favourite of choirs, orchestras and audiences, providing a glorious conclusion to our 2022/23 season in the spectacular setting of York Minster. York Minster, York DD/MM/YYYY

Details

York Minster
Deangate
York
YO1 7HH
England

Wednesday 14th June 2023
7:30 PM

Programme

Edward Elgar – The Dream of Gerontius, Op.38

Performers

University of York Choir
University of York Symphony Orchestra

Programme Note

’This is the best of me’, wrote Elgar on his score of The Dream of Gerontius, a statement echoed by audiences and musicians alike since the work’s premiere in 1900. Elgar's vivid setting of Cardinal Newman’s poem depicts the journey of a man’s soul led by his Angel from his deathbed to judgement before God. On his way, he encounters angels and demons, all colourfully portrayed by the chorus, before settling finally in Purgatory. Elgar’s music is Wagnerian in scope with references to liturgical music, romantic opera and even, in the Demons’ chorus, music hall. University of York Choir and Symphony Orchestra join together for this favourite of choirs, orchestras and audiences, providing a glorious conclusion to our 2022/23 season in the spectacular setting of York Minster.

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