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A dream of a Gerontius from Antonio Pappano, the LSO and Chorus

David Butt Philip and Sir Antonio Pappano
© LSO | Mark Allan
Emily D’Angelo
© LSO | Mark Allan
The London Symphony Chorus
© LSO | Mark Allan
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“David Butt Philip must be as fine a British tenor as we can invite to sing Gerontius at present”
Reviewed at Barbican Hall, London on 21 April 2026
Elgar, The Dream of Gerontius, Oratorio for soloists chorus and orchestra, Op.38
David Butt Philip, Tenor
Emily D'Angelo, Mezzo-soprano
William Thomas, Bass
London Symphony Chorus
Mariana Rosas, Choirmaster / chorus director
Sir Antonio Pappano, Conductor
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