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The 300th anniversary of the Three Choirs Festival

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Reviewed at Hereford Cathedral, Hereford on 25 July 2015
Elgar, The Dream of Gerontius, Oratorio for soloists chorus and orchestra, Op.38
Paul Nilon, Tenor
Dame Sarah Connolly, Mezzo-soprano
Neal Davies, Bass
Three Choirs Festival Chorus
Geraint Bowen, Conductor
When time stands still: the Philharmonia revisits Strauss
****1
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****1
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****1
Benedetti ablaze with the Philharmonia
*****
A Resurrection for the ages: Kent Nagano conducts the Philharmonia
*****
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