Elijah (Mendelssohn) concert at Ripon Cathedral

Type of event:	Performance
Start time:	7:30pm
End time:	10:00pm
Venue:	Ripon Cathedral Minster Road North Yorkshire HG4 1QT
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Description:	Joint concert with Ripon Choral Society Mendelssohn's Elijah is a dramatic and powerful oratorio that vividly brings to life key episodes from the prophet Elijah's journey, as recounted in the Old Testament. Premiered in 1846, the work unfolds through richly expressive arias, poignant recitatives, and majestic choruses, portraying events such as the prophet’s confrontation with Baal’s priests, the miraculous rain after drought, and his ascent to heaven in a fiery chariot. Mendelssohn’s expert choral writing and orchestration amplify the narrative’s emotional depth, from moments of intense anguish to triumphant exultation. Tickets available soon

7:30pm, Sat, 21 Jun 2025