Victoria Philharmonic Choir: Felix Mendelssohn’s ELIJAH

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Few oratorios reach the dramatic heights of Felix Mendelssohn’s biggest choral work, with musical battles between rival deities and the prophet’s ascent to heaven in a chariot of fire.

Peter Butterfield conducts the Victoria Philharmonic Choir, orchestra and a roster of noted Canadian soloists.

Canadian lyric operatic baritone Russell Braun has a distinguished career on leading concert, opera and recital stages around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera and the Salzburg Festival. From the Ottawa Citizen (2016):
“From his first commanding declaration, Braun simply was Elijah: at turns prophetic and stern, mocking and vengeful, and full of care and concern. Above all, Braun made the almost operatic story come alive.”

Soloists Melody Courage, Emma Parkinson and Jean-Philippe Lazure are increasingly in demand on opera and concert stages across the country, including in Victoria, where Ms. Courage and Ms. Parkinson are appearing in February in Pacific Opera Victoria’s production of The Little Prince.

Event Artists

baritone Russell Braun as Elijah, soprano Melody Courage, mezzo-soprano Emma Parkinson and tenor Jean-Philippe Lazure

Victoria Philharmonic Choir: Felix Mendelssohn’s ELIJAH

Date/Time
Saturday, March 22, 2025
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Location
Christ Church Cathedral
635 Ste-Catherine St. West
Montréal, Québec
Canada,

Price
$40

Phone
No Information

Website
vpchoir.ca/upcoming

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