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Lewisham Choral Society: Mendelssohn Elijah
with The Derbyshire Singers
Part of the Lewisham Choral Society 2015-16 Season
Add to my Calendar 19-03-2016 19:30 19-03-2016 21:30 36 Lewisham Choral Society: Mendelssohn Elijah LEWISHAM CHORAL SOCIETY’S FIERY FEAST! Following our spectacular performance of Verdi's Requiem, we are delighted to return to the Fairfield Halls on March 19th with the Derbyshire Singers to perform Mendelssohn’s magnificent Elijah. This colourful work takes us on a musical journey: the drought-stricken people’s plea for help, Jehovah and Baal’s fierce battle, a fiery sacrifice, rain falling on the parched earth and the prophet’s ascent to Heaven in a blazing chariot. Mendelssohn’s music is both highly dramatic and richly lyrical – a feast indeed! Phoenix Concert Hall - Fairfield Halls, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Phoenix Concert Hall - Fairfield Halls
Park Lane
Croydon
London
CR9 1DG
England
Programme
Felix Mendelssohn – Elijah, Op.70
Performers
Dan Ludford-Thomas – Conductor
Elisabeth Meister – soprano
Susanna Spicer – mezzo-soprano
Peter Davoren – tenor
Colin Campbell – bass
Derbyshire Singers
Lewisham Choral Society
Forest Philharmonic Orchestra
Programme Note
LEWISHAM CHORAL SOCIETY’S FIERY FEAST!
Following our spectacular performance of Verdi's Requiem, we are delighted to return to the Fairfield Halls on March 19th with the Derbyshire Singers to perform Mendelssohn’s magnificent Elijah. This colourful work takes us on a musical journey: the drought-stricken people’s plea for help, Jehovah and Baal’s fierce battle, a fiery sacrifice, rain falling on the parched earth and the prophet’s ascent to Heaven in a blazing chariot. Mendelssohn’s music is both highly dramatic and richly lyrical – a feast indeed!