Celebrate 300 years of St Martin-in-the-Fields with a spectacular candlelit performance of Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius. For this special anniversary, the Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields joins forces with St Martin’s Chamber Choir, Choral Scholars, and St Martin’s Chamber Orchestra to deliver a performance of extraordinary scale and drama. In Iain Farrington’s inventive arrangement, all of Elgar’s original vocal lines are retained, preserving the full expressive power of this iconic British choral masterpiece.
This concert is part of our 300th anniversary celebrations.
Additional Info
Date:
Time: 7pm
Running Time: 2 hours including interval
Tickets: £9, £17, £25, £32, £35
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Elgar The Dream of Gerontius arr. Iain Farrington
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Robin Bailey Gerontius
Helen Stanley Angel
Peter Edge Priest/Angel of the AgonyChoir of St Martin-in-the-Fields
St Martin’s Chamber Choir
St Martin’s Choral Scholars
St Martin’s Chamber Orchestra
Olivia Price conductor
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St Martin-in-the-Fields
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius
Celebrate 300 years of St Martin-in-the-Fields with a monumental candlelit performance of Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius. Featuring the Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields, Chamber Choir, Choral Scholars, and Chamber Orchestra, this two-hour concert brings one of Britain’s greatest choral masterpieces vividly to life.
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