Saturday 1st July 2000 7.30pm
Romsey Abbey
Mendelssohn   Elijah

Mendelssohn vividly recreates the story of the Old Testament prophet in a series of dramatic choruses and memorable arias, notably Obadiah's aria If with all your hearts, the trio Lift thine eyes, and the double chorus For he shall give his angels charge over thee.

Acclaimed 'a complete triumph' in The Times following its 1846 premiere at the Birmingham Festival, where it was performed with a chorus of 271 and an orchestra of 125, Elijah has remained enduringly popular with choirs and audiences alike.

Lianne-Marie Skrinair ~ Soprano
Janet Shell ~ Contralto
Roy Rashbrook ~ Tenor
Jocik Koc ~ Baritone

Chameleon Arts Orchestra

David Truslove ~ Conductor

Reserved tickets £15, £12  Unreserved tickets £8
Box Office: Romsey Tourist Information Centre
Romsey (01794) 512987

Supported by Hampshire County Council and Southern Arts