Mendelssohn's Elijah Performed

The sounds of Felix Mendelssohn's Elijah will fill the Gulbenkian Arts Centre as the East Bridge Chorale performs this revered oratorio.

Mendelssohn's Elijah, premiered in 1846, is a sweeping work that explores the biblical events in the life of the prophet Elijah. The oratorio was first performed at the Birmingham festival, with the composer himself at the helm, and can be sung in both English and German, reflecting Mendelssohn's linguistic versatility.

On Saturday, 3 April 2027, the East Bridge Chorale will bring this masterpiece to life at the Gulbenkian Arts Centre in Canterbury. Tickets are with the button beside the article.

The East Bridge Chorale's performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah is a chance to experience a cornerstone of the classical repertoire, one that showcases the composer's skill in crafting soaring choruses and intimate solo passages.