Type of event: | Performance |
Start time: | 7:00pm |
External website related to this event: | www.cmp.cam.ac.uk/events/event/item/frsogerontius/ |
Venue: | Concert Hall, Musiikkitalo, Helsinki, Finland |
Description: | ![]() THE DREAM OF GERONTIUSFriday 5 April at 7pm ELGAR The Dream of Gerontius, Op.38 RADION SINFONIAORKESTERI (Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (FRSO)) Following their performance at Ely Cathedral on 9 March, the Cambridge University Symphony Chorus join forces with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and Helsinki choirs under esteemed conductor Nicholas Collon (a Cambridge alumnus), in this star-studded performance of Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius. Soloists Christine Rice mezzo, John Findon tenor and Roderick Williams baritone bring this poignant text to life, capturing the essence of faith, mortality, and spiritual awakening. For further information and to purchase tickets online, please visit the Musiikkitalo website.1 April: please note that tenor Allan Clayton has had to withdraw due to illness. He will be replaced by John Findon. |