ELIJAH
Mendelssohn's Elijah
Felix Mendelssohn's dramatic musical masterpiece takes us inside the life of Elijah, a commanding prophetic figure believed to have lived around 900BC.
Living in a world of violence between conflicting belief systems, in which catastrophic climate change has been brought about by human activity, it's one man against a hostile state.
Against huge odds, Elijah's Herculean efforts, however triumphant, seem eventually to have come to nothing, and in despair Elijah asks his God to "take away my life".
But that is not to be. There is much more to be done, and after time for recovery and renewal, "then did Elijah the Prophet break forth like a fire!".
On Saturday 3rd October, conductor Leslie Olive directs the English Arts Chorale and Orchestra in a performance in the wonderful acoustic of Reigate’s St Mary's Church. The fully professional orchestra is drawn from London’s leading orchestras.
The EAC welcomes back Mark Saberton in the eponymous role of Elijah, with tenor James Micklethwaite taking the part of Obadiah. The cast of soloists is completed by Katherine Gregory as the Widow of Zarephath and Ruby Bak as the Angel.
Tickets for this memorable performance are set at £32, £27 and £22 (full-time students & under-25s £9). As usual, there is no charge for essential carers accompanying the disabled.
Soloists
Mark Saberton as Elijah
Katherine Gregory as the Widow of Zarephath
Ruby Bak as the Angel
James Micklethwaite as Obadiah
'Hint of Theatre' by Tim Welton & Sidonie Welton
