Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius

Submitted by maggie black on April 26, 2018 - 11:38

Venue, Timing and Cost

Venue: 
St Helens Church, Abingdon, OX14 5BS
Date(s): 
Saturday, 12 May 2018
Timing: 
5.30 pm
Cost: 
£12/£10 (£3 under 18s)
Interlude, Grenoble and EOCC, Oxford, in concert

Edward Elgar’s magnificent oratorio, following the sacred journey of an elderly Everyman – Gerontius – from the final breath of life into eternity via the inferno of the underworld. The choral masterpiece is performed by twin choirs Ensemble Vocal Interlude, Grenoble and the East Oxford Community Choir, with full orchestra conducted by James Longstaffe. Gerontius is sung by Robin Whitehouse (tenor), the Angel by Katherine Cooper (mezzo-soprano), and the Priest by Dexter Drown (bass).

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