Mendelssohn’s Elijah
Fiery chariots, towering voices; Sir Antonio Pappano, the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Symphony Chorus join forces for Mendelssohn’s monumental oratorio.
Conductor(s):
Sir Antonio Pappano
Performer(s):
Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha soprano
Dame Sarah Connolly mezzo-soprano
Allan Clayton tenor
Gerald Finley bass
London Symphony Chorus
London Symphony Orchestra
Programme
Felix Mendelssohn Elijah
sung in English
About this event
The Programme
From its first performance, Elijah received roof-raising applause. It’s one of the three greatest oratorios in musical history, bringing the sacred to life in glorious song.
The life of the Biblical prophet is told in a series of dramatic episodes, beginning in the drought-stricken desert of Palestine. We follow the fortunes of the steadfast, open-hearted Elijah, and encounter ministering angels and the vengeful queen Jezebel.
Four voices tell the story, with three singers playing multiple roles, backed by a rousing chorus.
The Performers
The London Symphony Chorus and four electrifying soloists give voice to the oratorio in English, as in its first premiere. Gerald Finley breathes life into the role of Elijah. The LSO and Chief Conductor Designate Sir Antonio Pappano amp up the drama without losing sight of the stillness at the heart of the storm.
Venue details
Barbican Hall
Barbican Centre, Silk Street, City of London, EC2Y 8DS England, United Kingdom
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