Skip to content

The dream of Gerontius, music unites UK and the Vatican

"Dream of Gerontius" Concert in Rome - A Musical Meditation on the Fate of the Christian Soul

On April 29th, 2023, the Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside-the-Walls in Rome will host an extraordinary event – the “Dream of Gerontius” concert, a choral piece by the English composer Edward Elgar. Inspired by the text of St. John Henry Newman, the work takes on the complex questions of the destiny of man and offers a meditation on the fate of the Christian soul after death. The concert, promoted by the British Parliament in collaboration with the Pro-Musica e Arte Sacra Foundation, will celebrate the figure of St. John Henry Newman, the English theologian canonized in 2019. The event will feature more than 400 musicians, including the voices of Britain’s Parliament Choir, and will highlight the ecumenical character of the work. During a press conference, Cardinal James Harvey, Archpriest of the Papal Basilica, and Lord Michael German, a member of the House of Lords, emphasized the profound and thought-provoking content of the “Dream of Gerontius” and its ability to build a bridge between the Anglican and Catholic churches. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience this powerful musical work in the heart of Rome’s historic basilica.

Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today

Share

Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican

Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter.

More news related to this article

Cardinal Fernández meets with Coptic Church leader over same-sex blessing rift

In Damascus, Syria, today, news that the 11 “Martyrs of Damascus” will be canonized was received with “emotion and hope,” according to Father Firas Lufti, guardian of the Franciscan convent of Bab-Touma in Damascus.

Pope Francis Sends Fraternal Message to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for Feast of Saint Andrew

Pope's Message to Bartholomew I, Ecumenical Patriarch, on the Occasion of the Feast of Saint Andrew

Synod on Synodality 2023: Work begins on the final text as Second Week wraps up

The Synod on Synodality hit a stride this week as delegates not only walked the catacombs but elected

From John Paul II to Leo XIV, Youth Walk With the Pope

Starting with Pope St. John Paul II and World Youth Day, recent popes have had their pontificates ‘baptized’ by rallies connected to Catholic youth.

The Inspiring Life of Blessed Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński

Join us for a journey through the life of Blessed Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, the former Primate of Poland,

LIVE
FROM THE VATICAN

Be present live on EWTN.it