Experience the profound intensity and drama of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's "Elijah," an oratorio for soloists, choir, and orchestra, op. 70, under the baton of Duncan Ward. This captivating performance will take place at the Munich Gasteig HP8, Isarphilharmonie, with two opportunities to attend: Thursday, 13th October 2022, and Friday, 14th October 2022, both at 8:00 pm. 

Joining Duncan Ward are esteemed soloists Maria Bengtsson (soprano), Wiebke Lehmkuhl (alto), Maximilian Schmitt (tenor), and Georg Zeppenfeld (bass), alongside the Bavarian Radio Chorus and the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks. Together, they will bring to life Mendelssohn's vision of the prophet Elijah, a character of strength, zeal, and divine inspiration, through scenes of spectacular theatricality and emotional depth.

This event is part of the Subscription A series at the Isarphilharmonie, promising an evening of unforgettable musical storytelling. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the transformation of Elijah from a militant fanatic to a man of divine inspiration, portrayed through Mendelssohn's masterful composition.

Maria Bengtsson

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13 - 14 Oct, 2022

Duncard Ward conducts Elijah · Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra

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Soprano in Elijah by Mendelssohn

Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra

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