Date: 16 March
The work of distinguished University of Aberdeen historian and musician, C.S. Terry is to be celebrated by the a performance of Elgar's "The Dream of Gerontius" in the Mitchell Hall, at 7.45pm on Sunday 21 March, 1999.
Charles Sanford Terry, appointed to the University in 1898 as an historian, had a galvanic effect on music at the University. As a renowned Bach scholar of international reputation, he invited many musicians to Aberdeen. Amongst them was Elgar who made several visits to the City and was given an honorary Doctorate by the University in 1906.
A special guest at the concert will be Mr Wulstan Atkins, Elgar's godson who will also officially open an exhibition on Elgar at 6.30 pm on Sunday 21 March. This will be followed by a meeting of the Scottish Branch of the Elgar Society. The exhibition is located in the Marischal College Museum and will be open free of charge to the general public from Tuesday 23 March until the end of April.
Sunday's performance of "The Dream of Gerontius" will be performed by the University of Aberdeen's Symphony Orchestra and Choral Society, featuring Louise Armit, mezzo soprano, Alfred Boe, tenor, and Christopher Maltman, baritone, who won the Lieder Prize at The Cardiff International Singer of the World Competition in 1997. The performance will be conducted by the Director of University Music, Dr. Roger Williams.
Further information from: Dr. Roger Williams, Tel: 272570.