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Mendelssohn's Elijah

The 大象传媒 Singers and 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra join Carolyn Sampson, Dame Sarah Connolly, Andrew Staples, Sir Simon Keenlyside and conductor Daniel Hyde in a performance of Elijah.

Dubbed the 鈥楳essiah of its day鈥�, Mendelssohn鈥檚 Elijah was an instant hit and the most popular oratorio of the nineteenth century.

Elijah tells the dramatic story of this inspirational and complex Old Testament prophet 鈥� single-minded yet full of doubts, an angry zealot who showed compassion and kindness. Mendelssohn鈥檚 visionary music depicts storms, earthquakes, floods and a chariot of fire 鈥� plus moments of tender consolation.

Recorded in the chapel of King's College, Cambridge on 1 November 2024. Presented by Sarah Walker.

Mendelssohn: Elijah

Carolyn Sampson - soprano
Dame Sarah Connolly - mezzo
Andrew Staples - tenor
Sir Simon Keenlyside - baritone
大象传媒 Singers
大象传媒 Concert Orchestra
Daniel Hyde - conductor

2 hours, 28 minutes

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