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Elijah contains some of Mendelssohn's most well known and beautiful music. Drawn from the account of Elijah in the book of Kings, Elijah pronounces God's curse that there shall be no rain for three years. Elijah calls upon God to restore a widow's son to life. He then calls upon God to send rain and tells the priests of Baal to make a sacrifice to see whose God is Lord. He faces the opposition of Queen Jezebel, as he realises that the mountains and hills will eventually disappear, God's kindness will remain. He is taken up to heaven by fiery horses in a fiery chariot. The Tenor sings that the righteous shall shine forth and the chorus of people add a final hymn of praise to bring the oratorio to a joyful conclusion.

Cast/Performers

Lucy Crowe (soprano), Karen Cargill (mezzo soprano), Mark Padmore (tenor), Jonathan Lemalu (bass baritone)

Creatives/Company

Music: Mendelssohn
Company(s): Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus
Conductor: Yannick Nezet-Seguin

Elijah

Elijah (Concert) production archive for QTIX code T01781555423. Details of all Elijah archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S02045741344

Archive Listings

29 Jan 09Festival Theatre
Edinburgh
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

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