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Concert date: Saturday Nov 21, 2009
Venue: Colston Hall, Bristol, UK

Dramatic - full of glorious melodies and rousing choruses - Elijah is probably Mendelssohn's best-loved work: a triumph from its very first performance! What more could you ask for?

Superb baritone Christopher Purves sings the title role in what is sure to be a very special performance.

Bristol Choral Society
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Kate Valentine (soprano)
Alex Casssidy (mezzo)
Hugh Hetherington (tenor)
Christopher Purves (bass)
Adrian Partington (conductor)

Tickets, priced £9 - £21 (under 25s £5), are available from 0117 962 4991 or Colston Hall Box Office

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