Elgar – The Dream of Gerontius

We close our season with Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius – a towering masterpiece of the choral repertoire. Written at the dawn of the 20th century, we follow the journey of a soul from death into the afterlife. Elgar’s writing is rich and deeply expressive, full of soaring melodies, dramatic intensity, and moments of hushed, transcendent beauty.

A true choral epic, The Dream of Gerontius features a full orchestra, three soloists, and the CSO Chorus at absolute full force – a highlight of every season. The sheer scale and emotional depth of the music offers a deeply moving, spiritual experience – one that lingers long after the final note.

A choral triumph, an orchestral feat, and a work of timeless resonance – it’s a fitting, unforgettable finale to our season.

Elgar – The Dream of Gerontius is supported by "The Bookclub" in memory of Ros McDonald.

Interested to sing in the CSO Chorus for this event? We warmly invite you to apply via our 2026 CSO Chorus Application Form. Applications close 10 August.

With thanks to PKF Goldsmith Fox, CSO Soloist Partner, and Young Hunter, CSO Chorus Partner.

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