The Closing Concert
  • Edinburgh International Festival

Join Sir Andrew Davis and the RSNO for the finale of the 2022 International Festival with music to exhilarate, invigorate, calm and console.

Join Sir Andrew Davis and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for a joyful, visionary climax to the Usher Hall series: The Dream of Gerontius. They are joined by the combined forces of the Edinburgh Festival Chorus, NYCOS and three exceptional British vocal soloists.

One of the most moving works in the choral repertoire, The Dream of Gerontius deals with nothing less than life, death and what lies beyond, as an elderly man faces his mortality, meets his guardian spirit, and glimpses the divine. Its a profound experience for listeners of all faiths and none, expressed in music to exhilarate, invigorate, calm and console.

Celebrate a time of renewal and optimism with a deeply spiritual performance from some of the UKs finest musicians.

Supported by

The Pirie Rankin Charitable Trust

Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Sir Andrew Davis Conductor

Karen Cargill Mezzo Soprano

Andrew Staples Tenor

Iain Paterson Baritone

Edinburgh Festival Chorus

Aidan Oliver Chorus Director

National Youth Choir of Scotland

Christopher Bell Chorus Director

Elgar The Dream of Gerontius

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