ELIJAH by Felix Mendelssohn (sung in English)
7:30pm, Sat, 23 May 2026
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Type of event: Performance Start time: 7:30pm Venue: All Saints Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 2NL See map below Description: 
Weston Choral Presents Mendelssohn’s Elijah - A Summer Concert Highlight
Weston Choral is delighted to announce its forthcoming Summer Concert, to be held at All Saints Church, Weston-super-Mare on Saturday 23 May 2026 at 7.30pm. This special evening will feature a performance of Felix Mendelssohn’s dramatic oratorio Elijah, sung in English.
Tickets for this superb concert available online: 13th April - mark your calendar now!
A cornerstone of the choral repertoire, Elijah is a thrilling and deeply moving work that brings to life the biblical story of the prophet Elijah through powerful choruses, expressive arias, and richly dramatic orchestration. From the electrifying intensity of "Baal, we cry to thee" to the radiant beauty of "He watching over Israel," Mendelssohn’s masterpiece promises an unforgettable musical journey for performers and audience alike.
Weston Choral is proud to present an outstanding quartet of soloists: Freya Holliman (Soprano), Arina Lernik (Alto), Mike Gormley (Tenor), and Lucas Maunder (Bass), whose combined artistry will bring depth, character, and emotional intensity to this epic score.
The performance will be accompanied by the much-loved and highly respected Richard Lennox, whose musicianship and experience will add brilliance and sensitivity to the evening’s music-making.
Set within the majestic surroundings and acoustics of All Saints Church, this concert promises to be a major cultural highlight of the season - a perfect opportunity for seasoned classical music lovers and newcomers alike to experience one of the greatest choral works ever written.
