Details
Holy Trinity Church
Nelson Place
Broadstairs
Kent
CT10 1HQ
England
Programme
Felix Mendelssohn – Paulus (St Paul), Op.36
Performers
Mark Dobell – Tenor
Helen Bailey – soprano
William Gaunt – Bass
Alicia Hunt – mezzo-soprano
Clifford Lister – Conductor
Thanet Festival Choir
Thanet Festival Orchestra
Programme Note
A rare opportunity to hear this oratorio by Mendelssohn. 'St Paul' is reminiscent of the Bach 'Passions' and of Mendelssohn's own 'Elijah'. There are lots of dramatic moments, with rip-roaring choruses contracted by beautiful chorales and arias.