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Mendelssohn: Elijah
140 choral voices present the might Elijah in the glorious surroundings of Worcester Cathedral
Part of the Worcester Festival Choral Society 2025-2026 Season
Add to my Calendar 21-03-2026 19:30 21-03-2026 21:30 36 Mendelssohn: Elijah Thrill to the glorious sound of 140 voices and symphony orchestra presenting arguably the mightiest of all choral spectaculars, Elijah, presented by the region’s leading, large classical choir, Worcester Festival Choral Society in majestic Worcester Cathedral. Let the sound of exciting choruses, emotional arias and dramatic orchestral settings stir the senses as you enjoy an oratorio that is bursting with Old Testament fire and brimstone – bringing the story of the prophet Elijah to life with large-scale musical forces and rousing operatic gusto. Appearing alongside Worcester Festival Choral Society are stellar soloists and the Meridian Sinfonia orchestra, with Worcester Cathedral’s director of music Samuel Hudson conducting… and the magnificent Worcester Cathedral setting adding the perfect finishing touch. So come along and experience the live, large-scale magic of this true Choral Great this spring! Worcester Cathedral, Worcester DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Worcester Cathedral
8 College Yard
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 2LA
England
Tickets
Prices: £10 - £29
Booking line: 0333 666 3366
Book Tickets
Programme
Felix Mendelssohn – Elijah, Op.70
Performers
Sarah Fox – soprano
Jeanette Ager – mezzo-soprano
Dominic Lee – tenor
Edward Grint – Bass Baritone
Worcester Festival Choral Society
Meridian Sinfonia
Other concerts in this Series (+)
Programme Note
Thrill to the glorious sound of 140 voices and symphony orchestra presenting arguably the mightiest of all choral spectaculars, Elijah, presented by the region’s leading, large classical choir, Worcester Festival Choral Society in majestic Worcester Cathedral.
Let the sound of exciting choruses, emotional arias and dramatic orchestral settings stir the senses as you enjoy an oratorio that is bursting with Old Testament fire and brimstone – bringing the story of the prophet Elijah to life with large-scale musical forces and rousing operatic gusto.
Appearing alongside Worcester Festival Choral Society are stellar soloists and the Meridian Sinfonia orchestra, with Worcester Cathedral’s director of music Samuel Hudson conducting… and the magnificent Worcester Cathedral setting adding the perfect finishing touch.
So come along and experience the live, large-scale magic of this true Choral Great this spring!
