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Quire VoicesSpelthorne Choral Society
West Sussex Philharmonic Choir
Orpheus Sinfonia
Helen Charlston Mezzo-Soprano
Ed Lyon Tenor
Gareth Brynmor John Baritone
Luke Bond Organ
Sean Bui Conductor
Immerse yourself in a soul-stirring journey of faith, redemption, and transcendence, as Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius comes to life in the magnificent setting of St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
Cardinal Newman’s poem The Dream of Gerontius was already a beloved classic by 1900 when Elgar transformed it into his greatest choral masterpiece, and arguably the finest oratorio by any English composer. Scored for double choir and semi-chorus, soloists, orchestra, and organ, Elgar's composition emanates profound emotion and embodies his faith.
Three choirs will come together accompanied by Orpheus Sinfonia to showcase the talents of acclaimed tenor Ed Lyon as Gerontius, guided on his journey by Helen Charlston’s Angel, alongside Gareth Brynmor John as the priest, and under the baton of Sean Bui.
"These characters come alive in Charlston’s flexible mezzo, surely one of the most exciting voices in the new generation of British singers…" – Gramophone
"In the title role, Ed Lyon gave an astonishingly detailed, nuanced performance." – Opera Today
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, United Kingdom
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