THE DREAM OF GERONTIUS

Sat 9 March 2024

Ely Cathedral

Saturday 9 March at 8pm
Ely Cathedral, Cambridge

ELGAR The Dream of Gerontius, Op.38

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY CHORUS
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY CHAMBER CHOIR
Members of the choirs of PEMBROKE COLLEGE
EAST ANGLIA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Embark on a musical odyssey as the Cambridge University Symphony Chorus presents Elgar’s monumental The Dream of Gerontius, a transformative work for voices and orchestra. Composed in 1900 to the poignant text of John Henry Newman’s poem, this gripping oratorio travels through the spiritual journey of a devout man’s soul – Gerontius – navigating from his final moments on Earth to his celestial judgement and eventual entrance into Purgatory.

Often considered Elgar’s magnum opus, Gerontius is an unrivalled gem in the realm of choral music featuring a vast orchestra, multiple choirs, and three soloists. The Cambridge University Symphony Chorus is joined by the Cambridge University Chamber Choir, members of the choir of Pembroke College, East Anglia Chamber Orchestra and a stellar lineup of soloists. The grandeur and scale of the gorgeous Ely Cathedral provides the perfect setting for this epic piece.

Don’t miss The Dream of Gerontius – a work that transcends time and captures the essence of faith, mortality, and spiritual awakening.

Tickets:
£38, £32, £26, £18 | Concessions: £35, £30, £24, £16 | Cambridge University students: £5

Cost: £38, £32, £26, £18 | Concessions: £35, £30, £24, £16 | Cambridge University students: £5