Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius

Synopsis

Newman's poem tells the story of a soul's journey through death, and provides a meditation on the unseen world of Roman Catholic theology. Gerontius (a name derived from the Greek word geron, "old man") is a devout Everyman. Elgar's setting uses most of the text of the first part of the poem, which takes place on Earth, but omits many of the more meditative sections of the much longer, otherworldly second part, tightening the narrative flow.

Main Cast

Magdalena Kožená

The Angel

Age : 51 | Popularity : 6%

John Relyea

The priest

Age : 52 | Popularity : 3%

Andrew Staples

Gerontius

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Sound	Original Music Composer	Edward Elgar
	Conductor	Daniel Harding
Department	Role	Name

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