Once again this year, the Festival International Bach Montréal is relocating to Quebec City to offer a unique concert, with two surprising notes!
Elijah is considered Mendelssohn’s major work, and a high point among 19th-century oratorios. Largely inspired by J.S. Bach, Mendelssohn infused this unmistakably Romantic and dramatic piece with a Baroque spirit.
For this concert, the Festival Orchestra and Chorus will be conducted by renowned Montreal-born composer and conductor, Maestro Samy Moussa.
“Samy Moussa possesses an exceptional understanding of orchestral colour and musical form, enabling him to create works that are both captivating and moving” – Le Devoir.
Felix Mendelssohn (1809 – 1847)
Oratorio Elias, Op. 70, MWV A 25 (German version)
Samy Moussa, direction
Matthias Winckhler, baryton (Elias)
Myriam Leblanc, soprano
Mireille Lebel, alto
Patrick Grahl, tenor
Jean-Sébastien Vallée, choir director
Orchestra & Choir Festival International Bach Montréal