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BBC Proms 1996

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The Proms recreates the first performance of Mendelssohn's biblical oratorio Elijah, which took place 150 years ago today.

Mendelssohn Elijah
Bryn Terfel (baritone), Janice Watson, Susan Gritton and Ingrid Attrot (sopranos), Jean Rigby and Christine Cairns (mezzos), Anthony Rolfe Johnson and Mark Tucker (tenors), Roderick Williams (baritone), Stephen Richardson (bass)
London Symphony Chorus, BBC National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales, conductor Richard Hickox

Part 1

8.05 Mendelssohn in Britain
Roger Nichols explores Mendelssohn's associations with Britain which culminated in Elijah. The composer visited Britain on ten occasions between 1829 and 1847.

8.25 Part 2

Contributors

Baritone:
Bryn Terfel
Soprano:
Janice Watson
Soprano:
Susan Gritton
Soprano:
Ingrid Attrot
Mezzo:
Jean Rigby
Mezzo:
Christine Cairns
Tenor:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson
Tenor:
Mark Tucker
Baritone:
Roderick Williams
Bass:
Stephen Richardson
Singers:
London Symphony Chorus
Singers:
BBC National Chorus of Wales
Musicians:
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Conductor:
Richard Hickox
Presenter (Mendelssohn in Britain):
Roger Nichols
Source: Radio Times

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