Mendelssohn: Elijah: 140 choral voices present the might Elijah in the glorious surroundings of Worcester Cathedral at Worcester Cathedral, Worcester on Saturday 21st March 2026

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Mendelssohn: Elijah

140 choral voices present the might Elijah in the glorious surroundings of Worcester Cathedral

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/YYYY

Details

Worcester Cathedral
8 College Yard
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 2LA
England

Saturday 21st March 2026
7:30 PM

Programme

Felix Mendelssohn – Elijah, Op.70

Performers

Sarah Fox – soprano
Jeanette Ager – mezzo-soprano
Dominic Lee – tenor
Edward Grint – bass baritone
Samuel Hudson – Conductor

Worcester Festival Choral Society
Meridian Sinfonia

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!

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