This event is available to Young Musician’s Pass members. Booking opens at 12noon on 19 May and closes 5pm on 30 June. Tickets are likely to sell fast so don't wait.

Elijah follows the biblical story of the Old Testament prophet Elijah. Elijah defeats the worshippers of the false god Baal and performs extraordinary miracles, culminating in his exile by the ruthless Queen Jezebel.

Written for the 1846 Birmingham Music Festival by Mendelssohn, the score combines Baroque grandeur with luscious Romantic orchestration. Packed with thrilling choruses and lyrical solos and ensembles, Elijah promises to delight. Elijah himself gets some of the most evocative numbers, from his dramatic aria ‘Is not his word like a fire?’ to his pensive soliloquy ‘It is enough’.

At its premiere this piece was hailed as a ‘total triumph' and was performed at every subsequent Birmingham Music Festival. The Edinburgh Festival Chorus, Royal Scottish National Orchestra and line up of stellar soloists join forces to infuse Mendelssohn’s celebrated work with fresh energy.

What to expect at Usher Hall

Usher Hall is home to our series of world-class orchestras, soloists and operas in concert.

Sit back in the beautiful auditorium, turn off your phone and let the sounds of the symphony wash over you.