The Dream of Gerontius
In this performance
The Dream of Gerontius Op. 38 by Edward Elgar
On the music
Experience the profound depths of Edward Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius as the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir brings this rarely performed masterpiece to life. Under the imaginative direction of Jean-Sébastien Vallée, this monumental work delves into the spiritual journey of a soul’s passage from death to the afterlife, offering a timeless exploration of faith, doubt, and redemption.
Rich with emotional intensity and intricate choral writing, Elgar’s visionary score has recently drawn renewed attention through the acclaimed film The Choral, which portrays a wartime choir’s transformative encounter with the work. This powerful performance reveals the grandeur and spiritual depth of one of the choral repertoire’s most compelling masterpieces.
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Performance Details
First Performance
Start: 01/04/2027 7:30 pm End: 01/04/2027 9:00 pm Venue: Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre For Performance And Learning Ticket URL: Buy Tickets Additional Notes:Second Performance
Start: 02/04/2027 7:30 pm End: 02/04/2027 9:00 pm Venue: Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre For Performance And Learning Ticket URL: Buy Tickets Additional Notes:Our Artists
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