FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
Contact: Dave Wellman, Director of Communications (304) 696-7153
 

MU Choir and Orchestra Present ‘Elijah’ this weekend

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Choral Union, under the direction of Dr. David Castleberry, will present two performances of Felix Mendelssohn’s oratorio “Elijah” at Smith Recital Hall on the Huntington campus.

The first performance is at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 and will be repeated at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. The choir will be joined by the Marshall University Orchestra, MU Chorus, and MU Chamber Choir, along with student and community soloists.

“Elijah,” one of the most significant choral-orchestral works of the nineteenth century, is filled with dramatic moments, beautiful melodies, and thrilling music-making, Castleberry said.

The role of Elijah will be sung by Dale Capehart, bass-baritone. Other soloists include sopranos Kristen Pino, Leeah Webber, and Burcu Korkmaz; altos Earline Allen and Barbara Ladner; and tenors Mitch Spurlock and Michael Sidoti.

Tickets are available at the door at a cost of $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Admission is free to Marshall students with ID. For further information, persons may call the Marshall Department of Music at (304) 696-3127.

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