Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius

Sat 28 Nov 7:30pm at Town Hall

Ex Cathedra © James Ashby

The story of one man’s journey from this world to the next, The Dream of Gerontius never fails to sweep audiences away with its operatic immediacy. Originally premiered in Town Hall as a commission for the 1900 Birmingham Festival, these performances will be the first period-instrument rendition of Gerontius that return to the score as Elgar conceived it.

BBC Music magazine’s Editor Oliver Condy explains why he has recommended tonight’s concert: “To hear Elgar’s undisputed masterpiece performed ‘at home’ by such distinguished musicians is a rare treat. Gerontius will surely be one of Birmingham’s autumn highlights.”

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Choir Benches and Stalls front four rows not available.
Ex Cathedra is a Town Hall Associate Artist and is supported by Advantage West Midlands ‘2009 Celebration of Imagination’.

28 November 6.15pm Pre-concert talk: Lyndon Jenkins discusses the disastrous Town Hall premiere of Gerontius.

£5, £15, £27.50, £40
60PLUS £13.50, £25, £36

Ex Cathedra XL Anniversary Choir
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor
Anna Stéphany mezzo soprano
Adrian Thompson tenor
Roderick Williams bass