Edward Elgar
Dream of Gerontius
Rhagfyr 5 December 2026 – 7.30 pm
Neuadd Y Brangwyn Hall – Abertawe / Swansea
Experience an extraordinary evening of choral music as the Swansea Philharmonic Choir presents The Dream of Gerontius, the profound and powerful masterpiece by Edward Elgar. Conducted by Jonathan Rogers, this deeply moving work traces a soul’s journey from life through death and beyond.
Following the renewed interest in this work sparked by the recent film ‘Choral’, this performance is a wonderful opportunity to experience the emotional intensity and communal power of large-scale choral music live in concert. Whether you’re a lifelong enthusiast or newly inspired, join us for an unforgettable musical event.
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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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