Eastbourne Phoenix Choir

Phoenix choir are performing Felix Mendelssohn’s beautiful oratorio, Elijah, to commemorate the 170th anniversary of the composer’s death.

The oratorio is based on the life of the Old Testament prophet and is often regarded as the crowning glory of Mendelssohn’s successful career, establishing itself as second only to Handel’s Messiah in the public’s affections.

Despite it being a sacred work, Mendelssohn wanted his piece to have a dramatic realism where ‘personages should act and speak as if they were living things’. Michael Fields, Musical Director of Phoenix, always brings something fresh and exciting to Eastbourne with his interpretations of familiar repertoire: joined by professional soloists and orchestra, this is sure to be one such memorable performance.