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PRESS RELEASES
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A MIGHTY ELIJAH
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St George's Singers will be performing as part of a mighty chorus for a special concert of Mendelssohn’s master work Elijah at Manchester Cathedral with talented young students from the renowned Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. St George's Singers was invited to take part in the concert following their critically-acclaimed performance of Elijah in 2004 with Sir Willard White in the Bridgewater Hall.
Paul McCreesh, the Artistic Director of the award-winning international Gabrieli Consort, is the guest conductor for a powerful concert given by singers from St George's Singers and Chester Bach Singers, alongside Chetham's Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, and four outstanding soloists: Stephan Loges in the title role of Elijah, soprano Gillian Webster, mezzo-soprano Renata Pokupic, and tenor Jeremy Budd.
First performed in 1846, Elijah was an unprecedented success that was the crowning glory of Mendelssohn's spectacularly successful career. Telling a story of a segregated society, one prophet, Elijah is summoned to help unite a society whose faith is divided.
Three performances will be given: Chester Cathedral on Thursday 14 February and Manchester Cathedral on Friday 15 February. A retiring collection in aid of St Ann’s Hospice will be made at both concerts. The final performance will be in St George’s Chapel, Windsor on Saturday 8 March. Performances start at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at £14 and £12. Children £2. To book tickets call 0161 838 7244 or email boxoffice@chethams.com.
Paul McCreesh will also be holding a special 'Your Elijah' day on Sunday 10 February, from 2.00pm to 5.30pm, when instrumentalists and singers will have the opportunity to work with him on extracts from Elijah. The workshop is open to all and free of charge, but booking is essential. For information, call 0161 839 6548 or email rachelgee@chethams.com
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