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London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano

Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius

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A portrait photo of Sir Antonio Pappano, against a grey background, looking away from the camera into the distance.

Elgar’s oratorio includes some of his most deeply felt music, sumptuously scored and plumbing every emotion from anguish to elation. 

Elgar considered The Dream of Gerontius to be his finest work. In setting Cardinal Newman’s poem, which charts a soul’s journey to judgment, Elgar summoned all his creative powers to compose an oratorio of Wagnerian scope and beauty.  

The opening Prelude alone is Elgar at his most heart-rending. As Gerontius dies and makes his way to the afterlife, we’re plunged into a world of angels and demons, depicted by choruses and arias in music of startling originality. The final, peaceful ‘Angel’s Farewell’ is a breath-taking, exquisite moment of Elgarian genius. 

Elgar’s great choral work gets the star treatment at the hands of Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano and the LSO, who are joined by the superb London Symphony Chorus and a cohort of world-class soloists.  

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The concert will finish at approximately 8.40pm. 

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra

Programme

  • Edward Elgar   The Dream of Gerontius

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Sir Antonio Pappano   conductor
  • Emily D’Angelo   mezzo-soprano
  • David Butt Philip   tenor
  • London Symphony Chorus  

Ticket prices

Standard
£18–72 *
* Excludes £4 booking fee

Booking fees

£4 booking fee per online/phone transaction. 

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Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

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