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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
A Resurrection for the ages: Kent Nagano conducts the Philharmonia
*****
A brilliant UK premiere of John Adams’ After the Fall
****1
Renes replaces Runnicles in a remarkable Philharmonia Bruckner 8
****1
Karpman’s opera Balls tells a great story, but overshoots the line
**111
Giltburg and Foster celebrate the Philharmonia’s 80th birthday
****1
Paavo Järvi and the Philharmonia: a debut and a swansong
****1
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