Name: Mendelssohn's Elijah
Start: 2024-12-01T18:00:00
Location: The Sheldonian Theatre

Embark on a remarkable journey through time with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra as they celebrate the timeless legacies of Bach, Mendelssohn, and beyond. This eclectic series of events spans scholarly discussions, dynamic performances, and enchanting concerts, all designed to captivate the hearts and minds of classical music enthusiasts. From the insightful exploration of Bach and Mendelssohn's profound connections to the evocative performances of Bach's Magnificat and Mendelssohn's Elijah, this celebration of classical genius offers an unmatched experience for music aficionados. Join us as we delve deep into these musical masterpieces, with contributions from world-renowned artists and scholars.

A Symphony of Legacy: From Bach to Rutter with the Oxford Philharmonic

Masabane  Cecilia Rangwanasha

Adam Gilbert

Marios Papadopoulos

Angharad Lyddon

Sir Bryn Terfel

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra

Premiered in Birmingham, a German oratorio with a Christian soul composed by a practicing Lutheran from a famously Jewish family, Elijah is the consummate work of bridge-building, understanding and reconciliation. ‘I was able to sway at will the enormous mass of orchestra, choir and organ’ wrote Mendelssohn from the West Midlands back to Leipzig as he reported on preparations for the oratorio examining the Old Testament figure of Elijah, a ground-shaking and inspiring monument to the nobility of faith. Sir Bryn Terfel is Elijah in this performance at the Sheldonian Theatre uniting soloists, the Crouch End Festival Chorus and the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestr

Mendelssohn's Elijah

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