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Jonah
The world premiere performance of Ian Fletcher’s oratorio Jonah, based on the biblical story
Add to my Calendar 09-05-2023 19:00 09-05-2023 21:00 36 Jonah The world premiere performance of Ian Fletcher’s oratorio Jonah, based on the biblical story. The theme for the evening is “The Sea”. The first half of the programme comprises performances of The Hebrides Overture by Mendelssohn, Senta’s Ballad, Daland’s aria and the duet between Senta and The Dutchman, all from Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, and two items from HMS Pinafore and The Pirates of Penzance. The performers for the evening will be the National Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus, Farnham Youth Choir, soloists Katerina Mina, Ashley Riches, Morgan Pearse and Henry Waddington, conducted by John Andrews – over 200 participants. The Sea is calling you! Cadogan Hall, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace
Sloane Square, Belgravia
London
SW1X 9DQ
England
Programme
Felix Mendelssohn – Hebrides Overture 'Fingal's Cave', Op.26
Richard Wagner – The Flying Dutchman: 'Die Frist ist um' (The Dutchman's monologue)
Gilbert and Sullivan – HMS Pinnafore
Gilbert and Sullivan – The Pirates of Penzance
~ Interval ~
Ian Fletcher – Jonah (World premiere)
Performers
Katerina Mina – soprano
Ashley Riches – baritone
Morgan Pearse – baritone
Henry Waddington – Bass
John Andrews – Conductor
National Symphony Orchestra
Farnham Youth Choir
Programme Note
The world premiere performance of Ian Fletcher’s oratorio Jonah, based on the biblical story.
The theme for the evening is “The Sea”. The first half of the programme comprises performances of The Hebrides Overture by Mendelssohn, Senta’s Ballad, Daland’s aria and the duet between Senta and The Dutchman, all from Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, and two items from HMS Pinafore and The Pirates of Penzance.
The performers for the evening will be the National Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus, Farnham Youth Choir, soloists Katerina Mina, Ashley Riches, Morgan Pearse and Henry Waddington, conducted by John Andrews – over 200 participants.
The Sea is calling you!
