Hurry! Early Bird Discount for Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius Closes Soon!
Edward Elgar – Dream of Gerontius
Rhagfyr 5 December 2026 – 7.30 pm
Neuadd Y Brangwyn Hall – Abertawe / Swansea
The Swansea Philharmonic Choir invites you to what promises to be a truly spectacular and unforgettable evening of choral music at the Brangwyn Hall, as we present Edward Elgar’s towering masterpiece, The Dream of Gerontius. Under the inspiring direction of Jonathan Rogers, the choir will be joined by a full orchestra and a lineup of distinguished soloists for a landmark performance of profound emotional and spiritual intensity.
Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius is widely regarded as one of the greatest choral works ever composed, setting Cardinal John Newman’s deeply moving poem to trace the journey of a soul from death to its encounter with the divine. Rich in drama, tenderness, and transcendence, the score moves from haunting opening prayers to blazing choral climaxes and a serene conclusion. Epic yet deeply intimate, it promises to be a wonderful and profoundly affecting experience for performers and audiences alike in one of Britain’s most splendid concert halls.
Tickets are standardly priced at £15, £20, and £25, with tickets for full-time students available at £10. To secure your place at this wonderful event, contact our ticket secretary on 01792 299443, or email the Grand Theatre Box Office at boxoffice@swansea.gov.uk or alternatively you can book online by going to https://www.brangwyn.co.uk/SwanseaPhilharmonicDecChoir26.
We are incredibly excited to have you join us for this milestone occasion. With time running out fast this month, our Early Bird discount is only active until 30th September – giving you just a few short weeks to secure our premier £25 tickets for just £20!
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to experience a true masterpiece for less; book your tickets today to claim your discount before the deadline passes!
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Swansea Philharmonic Choir was founded in 1959 under the baton of Dr Haydn James, recognised as a leading figure in choral music, with a mission to ‘raise the standard of choral singing in Wales and perform less familiar music as well as choral classics.’ His aim has continued through the years under the excellent 30-year musical leadership of Clive John and remains at the foundation of the Choir under the musical direction of our inspiring conductor, Jonathan Rogers, since 2015.
We are a mixed choir of about 100 singers and we enjoy learning and performing a wide repertoire of choral music, from Renaissance and Baroque to 21st century. In this our 2025-2026 season, we would like to express our gratitude for sponsorship which we have received from the Gower Society for our Easter 2026 concert.
Swansea Philharmonic Choir prides itself on performing high quality music for the enjoyment of all. Please browse our website to find out more about the Choir. If you’d like to join and sing with us, have a look at our page about joining the Choir and get in touch! We would love to hear from you!
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