Join Huddersfield Choral Society for The Dream of Gerontius, reckoned by many to be the Great English Oratorio. The text, by John Henry Newman, is a poetic meditation on the last moments of the Everyman figure, Gerontius, and his soul’s subsequent journey.

The choir will be accompanied by the Orchestra of Opera North, and will be conducted by Martyn Brabbins. This performance is being recorded live for the Hyperion label.

Soloists:

Karen Cargill - Operatic Soprano
Karen Cargill is a Scottish operatic mezzo-soprano singer. She has performed with the Metropolitan Opera and at the Edinburgh International Festival.

David Butt Philip - Operatic Tenor
An alumnus of the Jette Parker Young Artist Programme, David’s recent debuts include roles such as Stolzing Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg at Wiener Staatsoper; Florestan Fidelio and Prince Rusalka at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

Roland Wood - Baritone
Roland made his debut for Glyndebourne Festival Opera in 2000 before going on to be Company Principal at Scottish Opera and English National Opera. He has now performed with all of the UK’s leading opera companies.