Mendelssohn’s Elijah
Felix Mendelssohn's Elijah oratorio is a powerful musical masterpiece that weaves together storytelling from the Old Testament to create a deeply striking experience for audiences.
Drawing inspiration from biblical narratives from the Old Testament, this work showcases the dramatic tale of the prophet Elijah, capturing the essence of human struggle, triumph, and redemption through richly orchestrated melodies and captivating choral arrangements.
Our performance brings together two of PMF’s key programmes, the Foundation Choir (comprised of Foundation Scholars and Teacher-Singers) and the Pimlico Chorus.
Elijah | Dan D’Souza
Orchestra | Southbank Sinfonia
Conductor | James Day
St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico
Introduction | As God the Lord of Israel liveth
Overture
Chorus | Help, Lord!
Duet with Choir | Lord! bow thine ear to our prayer!
Aria | If with all your hearts
Chorus | Yet doth the Lord see it not
Recitative with Choir | As God the Lord of Sabbath liveth
Chorus | Baal, we cry to thee; hear and answer us
Recitative with Choir | Call him louder, for he is a god!
Recitative with Choir | Call him louder! he hearth not!
Aria | Lord God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel!
Quartet | Cast thy burden upon the Lord
Recitative with Choir | O thou, who makes thine angels spirits (The fire descends)
Recitative with Choir | O man of God, help thy people!
Chorus | Thanks be to God
Dan D’Souza
Irish-British baritone Dan D’Souza was educated at Tiffin Boys School, the University of Cambridge, the Royal College of Music, and the Royal Academy Opera.
Operatic roles include Flemish Deputy Don Carlo (Royal Opera House), Boatswain (cover) HMS Pinafore (English National Opera), Angelotti Tosca (Grange Festival), Ebn-Hakia Iolanta (If Opera), Silvio Pagliacci (Iford Arts), Trinculo La Tempesta (Wexford Festival Opera), and Riff West Side Story (Edinburgh International Festival).
Frequently in demand on the concert stage, his oratorio roles include Mendelssohn Elijah, Haydn Creation, Handel Messiah, Vaughan Williams Five Mystical Songs, Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle, Orff Carmina Burana, Bach St John Passion, Bach St Matthew Passion, and the Requiems of Mozart, Brahms, Duruflé, and Fauré. Notable concert performances include High Priest in Handel Semele at the Paris Philharmonie, Christus in the St John Passion for Huddersfield Choral Society, Monteverdi Vespers at Cadogan Hall, Handel Messiah for Neville Holt Opera, and Christus St Matthew Passion at the National Concert Hall Dublin.
As a recitalist, Dan performs varied and creative programmes of lesser known and new songs. He is a winner of both the Dame Patricia Routledge National English Song Competition and the Royal College of Music Lieder Competition. He is a laureate for the 2023 Académie Orsay-Royaumont performing in Paris with Dylan Perez, and performed Winterreise at the St Magnus International Festival with the Ragazze Quartet.
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The Pimlico Musical Foundation production of Felix Mendlessohn’s Elijah
Elijah | Dan D’Souza
Children’s Chorus | Foundation Scholars of PMF
Adult Chorus | The Pimlico Chorus
Orchestra | Southbank SinfoniaConducted by James Day
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Wednesday 29th November 2023
Doors Open: 6:20pm
Performance Starts: 7:00pm
Performance Ends: 8:05pm -
St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico. Warwick Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 4QF. The venue has step-free access via the vestry on the West side of the church. For access enquires please email hello@pimlicomusicalfoundation.org.uk
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Tickets £15 or FREE for Under 30s
There is also a ‘pay what you can’ option, please email hello@pimlicomusicalfoundation.org.uk for details.
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