Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius York Musical Society and Philharmonischer Chor Münster
Event details
Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius is a massive, awe-inspiring and uplifting work, touching on themes of mortality and hope.
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.
York Musical Society
Philharmonischer Chor Münster
The Ebor Singers
Gerontius: Sam Furness
The Angel: Kate Symonds-Joy
Priest / Angel of the Agony: James Cleverton
York Musical Society Orchestra
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.
This event is presented by York Musical Society.
About the performers
David Pipe has directed York Musical Society (YMS) since 2012. He performs regularly as conductor and organist and is Organist of Huddersfield Town Hall. In demand as a teacher, David also examines for the Royal College of Organists.
York Musical Society is one of York’s largest choral societies, performing regularly in the Minster, St Lawrence’s Church and York Barbican.
Philharmonischer Chor Münster is a large choir from York’s twin city in Germany. The choirs' partnership began in 1993 and has led to memorable, combined performances in one city or the other, every few years.
Partners
