Artists
Benjamin Nicholas – conductor
Elizabeth Watts – soprano
James Geidt – bass
Jess Dandy – alto
Ashley Riches – bass
Ed Lyon – tenor
James Platt – bass
Programme
Elgar The Apostles
In 1902, Elgar planned a great trilogy of oratorios on the lives of the Apostles, but only completed two of them, The Apostles (1903) and The Kingdom (1906). Tonight, we join forces with the Oxford Bach Choir for the former, conducted by Benjamin Nicholas.
In vivid and dramatic music, brilliantly scored for voices and orchestra, The Apostles tells the story of the Apostles from the moment of their calling by Jesus to his ascension. Elgar, however, holds true to his wish to consider the human aspects of the story, because in this work he gives especial prominence to the sorrow and repentance of Mary Magdalene and the despair and suicide of Judas Iscariot.
Because of the large forces which it demands, The Apostles is not often performed. This concert, therefore, promises to be an exciting and memorable occasion which should not be missed.
Need to know
Prices & Discounts
£14 – 45
Half price tickets for under-18s, £10 tickets for full time students
Running time
2 hrs 15 mins, including an interval
Box office
Tickets Oxford: 01865 305305