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Mendelssohn's Elijah to be presented April 2012

Mendelssohn's Oratorio Elijah is considered by many to be his greatest work. Based on the Biblical account of Elijah found in the book of Kings, Elijah debuted on August 26, 1846, with Mendelssohn himself conducting. Though the original work was written to a German text, the composer was careful to create an English version that was as accurate as possible. This English version will be presented by the Stanly County Chorale and the Anson Singers this spring.

More than 40 voices from the two civic choral groups will combine to present two performances of Elijah. They will be Sunday, April 22, at 4:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 118 E. Morgan St., Wadesboro, and Sunday, April 29, at 4:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 126 W. North St., Albemarle.

The Stanly County Chorale is directed by Steve Harrill, associate professor of music at Pfeiffer University, and accompanied by Stan Scheer, organist at First Presbyterian Church, Albemarle, and vice president emeritus of Casavant Frères, the noted organ builder in St. Hyancinthe, Quebec.

The Anson Singers are directed by Emily Litaker Privette, an elementary music teacher who holds a music degree from Pfeiffer University, and accompanied by her father, Charles Litaker, organist and director of music at First United Methodist Church, Wadesboro. The choir will be accompanied by organ, strings and timpani.

There is no admission charge for these performances, but concert-goers are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item, which will be delivered to local organizations for use in their ministries to the two communities.

Sunday, April 22, 4:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
118 E. Morgan St., Wadesboro, N.C.

Sunday, April 29, 4:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
126 W. North St., Albemarle, N.C.

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