Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius is a massive, awe-inspiring and uplifting work, touching on themes of mortality and hope.

Choirs from twin cities York and Münster
York Musical Society
Philharmonischer Chor Münster
Ebor Singers

For this performance, York Musical Society (YMS) is joined by its partner choir from Münster, York’s twin city in Germany. YMS and Philharmonischer Chor Münster have performed together many times, in both cities, since the first shared event in 1993.
The combined choir, soloists and orchestra will be conducted by David Pipe.
YMS celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2026. A 32-page booklet telling the choir’s story, ‘150 Years of Choral Singing: York Musical Society 1876 to 2026’ is available at the concert and via the YMS website.

Good to know: 

This performance starts at 19.30, doors open at 6.45pm.

Tickets range from £12 – £27.50. For booking enquires please contact comms@yorkmusicalsociety.org.uk.

Conductor: David Pipe
Gerontius: Sam Furness
The Angel: Kate Symonds-Joy
Priest/Angel of the Agony: James Cleverton
York Musical Society Orchestra