Come and Sing Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius

This work is recognised as having some of Elgar's greatest music and is an absolute joy to sing! It has tender moments but is so exciting
About this Event

Piers Maxim is our Musical Director and he will be guiding us through the score. Elgar himself said 'This is the best of me' . Whether you have sung this work and enjoyed it or come new to it, see if you agree.

About the venue

St Andrew’s Methodist Church is within a pedestrian area just off the High St. and there are many public car parks within 5 mins walk.

Registration is from 9.30am and free refreshments will be waiting for you on arrival and during breaks throughout the day in the Hall (1st floor). PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN MUG

Toilets can be found off the adjacent corridor on the 1st floor.

We will be singing in the church which is on the 2nd floor.

There is full stair and lift access to all areas from the Foyer.

Interesting info!

It is entirely appropriate that we are holding this Come and Sing at St Andrew’s. As you move around the building, have a look at the beautiful stained glass window on all levels.

Cardinal John Henry Newman’s poem, “The Dream of Gerontius,” was written in seven parts and set to music by Sir Edward Elgar, in Worcestershire. The window evokes phrases from the poem.

According to its designer, the window symbolises “the progress of the soul, from doubts and difficulties, through fire and light”. The fragmented glass may be seen as a symbol of brokenness brought together. The colours of the window gradually change from fiery reds and oranges to lighter yellows, blues and purples. ​

(This information has been taken from the St Andrew’s website and of course, we have used the photo on our flyer)