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Himmel & Hölle – The Dream of Gerontius

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Sat, May 24, 2025, 20:00
While rarely performed in Germany, Edward Elgar's oratorio "The Dream of Gerontius" follows Handel's "Messiah" and Mendelssohn's "Elijah" in popularity in England. This masterpiece reveals the true side of the English romanticist, known mainly for the "Pomp and Circumstance" marches. The monumental work follows a soul's journey to heaven after death, guided by a guardian angel, until it beholds God's glory.

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Keywords: Vocal Music

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Musicians

Jamie BartonMezzo-Soprano
Allan ClaytonTenor
Derek WeltonBass-Bariton
Rundfunkchor BerlinEnsemble
WDR RundfunkchorEnsemble
Simon HalseyRehearsal
WDR SinfonieorchesterEnsemble
Cristian MăcelaruConductor

Program

The Dream of Gerontius op. 38 Oratorium in zwei Teilen für Solostimmen, Chor und Orchester. Text von John Henry NewmanEdward Elgar
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While rarely performed in Germany, Edward Elgar's oratorio "The Dream of Gerontius" follows Handel's "Messiah" and Mendelssohn's "Elijah" in popularity in England. This masterpiece reveals the true side of the English romanticist, known mainly for the "Pomp and Circumstance" marches. The monumental work follows a soul's journey to heaven after death, guided by a guardian angel, until it beholds God's glory.
Info & Ticket (www.koelner-philharmonie.de)