Chetham's School of Music & Gabrieli
Chetham's School of Music and Gabrieli are delighted to be working together once again this spring on three performances of Mendelssohn's oratorio Elijah as part of Gabrieli's education work.
Paul's inspirational and energetic guidance during his last visit in October 2006 conducting Haydn's The Creation was a triumph with Chets students: his leadership gave them an invaluable opportunity to gain insight, understanding and practical knowledge of how to perform period repertoire, whilst placing the music in an historical context and developing a clear chronology of understanding.
During his week at Chets, Paul McCreesh will not only be conducting Chetham's Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in rehearsals and performance, but will also be leading a rare open session for local musicians and choral singers, giving them the chance to play, sing and explore Mendelssohn's oratorio in an event called YOUR Elijah. The success that accompanied the last participation event, YOUR Creation saw over 200 local musicians and choral singers aged between 8 and 80, participating in an afternoon with the Gabrieli Principals, culminating in a session playing extracts led by Paul McCreesh. - Chetham's School of Music
Catch Paul McCreesh conducting Elijah with Chetham's Symphony Orchestra and Chorus at Chester Cathedral on Thursday 14 February, Manchester Cathedral on Friday 15 February, and Saturday 8 March at the Windsor Spring Festival, St George's Chapel, Windsor.
Booking Information:
Chester Cathedral - Thursday 14 February 2008
Manchester Cathedral - Friday 15 February 2008
Ticket Hotline: 0161 838 7244 or email boxoffice@chethams.com
St George's Chapel, Windsor - Saturday 8 March 2008
For bookings see www.windsorfestival.com