Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Mendelssohn’s Elijah with Bryn Terfel
31 October @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm AEDT

Inspired by Handel’s Messiah, Mendelssohn’s Elijah is a towering creation of exquisite music for voices and orchestra.
This is your chance to hear the phenomenal Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel in one of his signature roles, his remarkable voice rising through storms and soaring choral forces as the mighty prophet faces kings, summons lightning and sinks into doubt.
Sydney Symphony Chief Conductor Simone Young masterfully leads a world-class cast. With Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and a full orchestral force, she builds this work from dust to a flaming story. Forceful and layered, Elijah moves you through the duality of threat and miracle. And the cast illuminates the stark contrast.
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