Organization

Edinburgh International Festival

Conductor

Andrew Davis

Singer

Mezzo-soprano

Karen Cargill

Mezzo-Soprano

Tenor

Andrew Staples

Iain Paterson

Baritone

Chorus master

Aidan Oliver

Christopher Bell

Orchestra

Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Others

National Youth Choir of Scotland

Edinburgh Festival Chorus

Philharmonia Chorus

THE CLOSING CONCERT

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

Usher Hall

Public

The Dream of Gerontius

Approved

THE CLOSING CONCERT: Concert Various

Join Sir Andrew Davis and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for a joyful, visionary climax to the Usher Hall series: The Dream of Gerontius. They are joined by the combined forces of the Edinburgh Festival Chorus, NYCOS and three exceptional British vocal soloists.

One of the most moving works in the choral repertoire, The Dream of Gerontius deals with nothing less than life, death and what lies beyond, as an elderly man faces his mortality, meets his guardian spirit, and glimpses the divine. It’s a profound experience for listeners of all faiths and none, expressed in music to exhilarate, invigorate, calm and console.

Celebrate a time of renewal and optimism with a deeply spiritual performance from some of the UK’s finest musicians.

English

Performance credits (Cast & Crew )

Cast

Crew

Ensemble