Mendelssohn's Elijah
Petroc Trelawny introduces a performance of Mendelssohn’s oratorio Elijah, recorded in Birmingham Town Hall in a version based on the original Birmingham first performance.
Petroc Trelawny introduces a performance of Mendelssohn’s oratorio Elijah, recorded in Birmingham Town Hall in October 2008, in a version made especially for this evening’s concert based on the original 1846 first performance there, which was conducted by the composer. The concert is presented in conversation with this evening’s conductor, Jeffrey Skidmore.
Mendelssohn: Elijah (Original 1846 edition)
James Rutherford (baritone - Elijah)
Julia Doyle (soprano)
Grace Davidson (soprano)
Diana Moore (alto)
Lucy Ballard (alto)
Nicholas Mulroy (tenor)
Mark Padmore (tenor)
Marcus Farnsworth (bass)
James Mustard (bass)
Ex Cathedra (Choir)
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Conducted by Jeffrey Skidmore
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Felix Mendelssohn
Elijah (Part 1)
Singer: Julia Doyle. Singer: Diana Moore. Singer: Mark Padmore. Singer: Nicholas Mulroy. Singer: James Rutherford. Choir: Ex Cathedra. Orchestra: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Conductor: Jeffrey Skidmore. -
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Felix Mendelssohn
Elijah (Part 2)
Singer: Julia Doyle. Singer: Diana Moore. Singer: Mark Padmore. Singer: Nicholas Mulroy. Singer: James Rutherford. Choir: Ex Cathedra. Orchestra: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Conductor: Jeffrey Skidmore. -
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Maurice Ravel
Menuet antique
Performer: Steven Osborne.- Ravel: The Complete Solo Piano Music: Steven Osborne, Piano.
- Hyperion.
- 8.
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- Thu 2 Jul 2020 19:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
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