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Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius
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The Dream of Gerontius
The music
The performers
- Edward Gardner conductor*
- Natalie Lewis mezzo-soprano
- Michael Spyres tenor
- Yngve Søberg baritone
- London Philharmonic Choir
An unforgettable human drama, told in music of startling sincerity and breathtaking beauty.
‘This is the best of me’, wrote Edward Elgar on the score of The Dream of Gerontius. So put aside any preconception about religious music – and about Elgar, too. This story of a lonely soul’s journey towards eternity is an unforgettable human drama, told in music of startling sincerity and breathtaking beauty. The LPO has a long history with this very British masterpiece (after all, we were once conducted by Elgar himself). And as we end our season, Edward Gardner, the London Philharmonic Choir, and three great singers renew that proud tradition, sharing music that comes straight from the heart.
There will be no interval in this performance.
*Edward Gardner’s position with the LPO is generously supported by Aud Jebsen.
Sat 24 Apr 2027, 7.30pm
London, Royal Festival Hall
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[Edward Gardner] is a superb Elgarian.
The Telegraph
Featuring
Edward Gardner, conductor
Natalie Lewis, mezzo-soprano
Michael Spyres, tenor
Yngve Søberg, baritone
London Philharmonic Choir
On the LPO Label