Classical Journey: A very special event: Sir Edward Elgar's "Dream of Gerontius" East Devon Choral Society and Blundell's School Choir Blundell's School Tiverton Saturday 24 November 2018

Wednesday, 7 November 2018

A very special event: Sir Edward Elgar's "Dream of Gerontius" East Devon Choral Society and Blundell's School Choir Blundell's School Tiverton Saturday 24 November 2018

Andrew Daldorph
conducts a rehearsal of
Sir Edward Elgar's
"Dream of Gerontius"

The 80 voice
East Devon Choral Society

Excitement mounts as the East Devon Choral Society gears up for its imminent performance of Sir Edward Elgar's oratorio "The Dream of Gerontius". Andrew Daldorph is meeting with the choir every Monday at the Old Heathcoat School Community Centre in Tiverton.

There are roughly eighty singers in the choir with a strong bass and tenor line - led by the resounding voice of tenor Dave Regester. They are already in good voice for the concert. Indeed many participated in the performance of 'Gerontius' at St Paul's Church, Tiverton, in 2011.

(See "A Very Major Choral Work".)

Nevertheless, Andrew continues to work on every detail of the piece, drawing out the very best from the singers. In particular he is determined to ensure that the demons are as daemonic as before, if not more so.

On the night (Saturday 24 November) the choir will be joined by the Blundell's School Choir and a sinfonia led by Fiona McLean-Buechel embellished with extra instruments - including tuba and contrabassoon.

This is going to be very special!