To quote a review published in The Times shortly after the premiere at Birmingham Town Hall in 1846, ‘The last note of Elijah was drowned in a long-continued unanimous volley of plaudits, vociferous and deafening ... never was there a more complete triumph; never a more thorough and speedy recognition of a great work of art.’
Bedford Choral Society, accompanied by Bedford Sinfonia and conducted by Ian Smith, will perform: Bob Chilcott Little Jazz Mass A highly original and effective concert setting of the Latin Missa brevis, in which the various movements embrace a variety of jazz styles. Ariel Ramirez Misa Criolla In 1963 Ramírez created his widely popular Misa Criolla on
Bedford Choral Society and Bedford Sinfonia will be conducted by Ian Smith in a performance of Handel The King shall Rejoice, Michael Rose Songs of Innocence and Experience, Ireland A Downland Suite and a new piece commissioned by Bedford Choral Society from composer Greg May, titled Carved Anew. (Please note this is a change from
