Hertfordshire Chorus joins Crouch End Festival Chorus and four world-class soloists to perform one of Elgar’s greatest works, The Kingdom.
***Use Promo Code HERTS for Early Bird Discounts when buying tickets!*** Considered by some to be Elgar’s greatest choral work, The Kingdom is a mixture of gentle conversational sections and astonishingly dramatic choral passages. It also features some of Elgar’s finest orchestral writing, and the hauntingly beautiful soprano solo, ‘The sun goeth down’.In 1906, following the success of The Dream of Gerontius and The Apostles, the Birmingham Triennial Music Festival commissioned Elgar to write a third large oratorio for its festival that year. Conceived as part of a trilogy of oratorios, The Kingdom continues the narrative started in The Apostles. Elgar focuses on the lives of Jesus’ disciples and the Holy Women, in particular on Peter, John, the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene in the days surrounding the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, and on the work of the early church community. The followers of Jesus are portrayed as down-to-earth ordinary men and women who encounter extraordinary events.
Reviewing Hertfordshire Chorus’s St Albans Cathedral performance of the work in The Elgar Society Journal, Martin Bird wrote that ‘Put simply, it was the finest performance of The Kingdom that I have ever heard, or can ever hope to hear…’
All four soloists on Crouch End Festival Chorus’s acclaimed new recording of The Kingdom will join the choirs in this concert:
Francesca Chiejina - soprano, Dame Sarah Connolly - mezzo-soprano Benjamin Hulett - tenor Ashley Riches - bass joined by
Crouch End Festival Chorus Hertfordshire Chorus London Orchestra da Camera David Temple - Conductor
Hotels near Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre
Staying overnight in Charing Cross?
Wondering where to stay that's close to Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre? We've teamed up with Booking.com to provide the best room rates for hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs near the Elgar The Kingdom event in Charing Cross.
London Eye Apartments
A fully furnished apartment with chic décor and city views can be enjoyed only a 5-minute walk from the London Eye. Waterloo Station is 700 metres away, the London Aquarium is 3 minutes away and Big Ben is a 5-minute walk..
Premier Inn London County
Situated beside the London Eye, just 350 metres from Waterloo Station, Premier Inn London County Hall has a 24-hour front desk and international restaurant. South bank is a 15-minute walk away..
Premier Inn London Waterloo
Premier Inn London Waterloo is located on the site of the original General Lying-In Maternity Hospital. The London Eye and Waterloo Train and Underground Station are only 2 minutes walk away. Rooms at the hotel feature modern, functional decor.
The Wellington Hotel
Situated 2 minutes walk from The London Eye, The Wellington Hotel offers free WiFi and an on-site pub offering home-made dishes. Waterloo mainline and Tube station is just a minutes walk from the property..
Park Plaza County Hall
Situated on Londons South Bank, this modern and family-friendly hotel is just a few minutes walk from the River Thames and London Eye. The Park Plaza County Hall London offers a health club, gym, and a restaurant..
The Royal Horseguards
Between the River Thames and Trafalgar Square, this beautiful 5-star hotel has a luxurious mix of history and modern style. It has a 2 AA Rosette restaurant, a gym and river views..
WebsiteVisit website
VenueRoyal Festival Hall Southbank Centre
AddressBelvedere Road, Charing Cross, Greater London,
Explore localWhat's on in Charing Cross
Local tourist information guide
Other eventsWhat's on at Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre
Main photo may be copyright © HertsChorus
Your comments:
comments powered by DisqusDisclaimer: This event is not organised by BritEvents, and we cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information provided, errors, or omissions. Always check the information provided before you book tickets.
