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The Closing Concert

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Usher HallEdinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EA, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
Festival: Edinburgh International Festival
Programme
Elgar, Sir Edward (1857-1934)The Dream of Gerontius, Oratorio for soloists chorus and orchestra, Op.38
Performers
Karen CargillMezzo-soprano
Andrew StaplesTenor
Iain PatersonBass-baritone
Edinburgh Festival Chorus
National Youth Choir of Scotland
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Sir Andrew DavisConductor
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Edinburgh International Festival closes with a magnificent Gerontius
Simon Thompson, 28th August
The festival's final concert marks several endings, including the fulfilment of Sir Andrew Davis' Elgar oratorio cycle with the RSNO.
*****
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Andrew StaplesEdinburgh Festival ChorusIain PatersonKaren CargillMembers of the Royal Scottish National OrchestraNational Youth Choir of ScotlandRoyal Scottish National OrchestraSir Andrew DavisSir Edward ElgarThe Dream of Gerontius, Oratorio for soloists chorus and orchestra, Op.38
With some/all of same music
With Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Also at Usher Hall