Göteborgs Konserthus Mattei’s Miracles

Event has already taken place. Gothenburg Symphony, Masaaki Suzuki conductor, Peter Mattei baritone, Gothenburg Symphony Choir

Concert length: 2 h 30 min incl. intermission Scene: Stora salen
330-490 SEK Student 165-245 SEK

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The Bible can, like ancient folklore, be seen as a source of inspiration for our time’s fantasy genre – wonderful and frightening stories in which imagination and reality form a fascinating parallel world.

Elijah was the legendary prophet who, according to Hebrew documents, was sent by God to do his work. He raised the dead, brought down fire storms from the sky, and eventually went to heaven in a burning chariot once God’s power had been re-established among the people of Israel, following their worship of deity Baal.

Mendelssohn was intrigued, both by the spiritual message and the obvious drama – this would be a grand piece for singer soloists, choir and orchestra! And the hero of the drama is, of course, Elijah himself, here portrayed by inimitable singer and performer Peter Mattei.

Programme


Participants


Masaaki Suzuki conductor

Carolyn Sampson sopran

Maria Forsström mezzosopran

James Gilchrist tenor

Peter Mattei baryton

Göteborgs Symfoniska Kör

Kevin Johansson boy soprano

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