Flensburg is thrilled by the powerful sound performance of Mendelssohn's Elias

Flensburg is thrilled by the powerful sound performance of Mendelssohn's Elias

On November 16, 2025, the Deutsches Haus in Flensburg will be the scene of a musical delight. The Flensburg Bach Choir, the Hamburg Symphonic Choir and the Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester invite you to a performance of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's impressive oratorio “Elias”. Under the direction of the experienced conductor Matthias Janz, who is celebrating two notable anniversaries this year, it is not just about the music, but also about the passion that is put into every note.

Matthias Janz not only has 50 years as director of the Flensburg Bach Choir, but also has 40 years of experience as conductor of the Hamburg Symphonic Choir. His passion for music led him to perform in Europe, South Africa and the USA and to teach at the Lübeck University of Music. In addition to his artistic work, he also collected awards, including the prestigious Federal Cross of Merit and the Brahms Prize. This concert also has special significance as part of his jubilee celebrations.

An array of talent

The concert promises a select line-up of soloists. Soprano Hanna Zumsande impresses with her clear and precise voice, especially in the moving aria “Höre, Israel”. Wiebke Lehmkuhl, who shines as an alto, brings a feeling of depth to the performance with her warm voice and inner peace. Tenor Ilker Arcayürek tells the story of Elias with lyrical singing, while bassist Jóhann Kristinsson makes the character of Elias come alive with substantial and agile singing. They are accompanied by the young boy Lien Eiken Nonn, who further enriches the ensemble.

With a wide range of timbres, the Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester creates a captivating musical framework in which the drama and interiority of the composition come into their own. The audience can look forward to a high level of text intelligibility and precise articulation, which enhances the emotional experience of the performance.

An evening full of applause

The performance of “Elias” lasts approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes and promises to be an unforgettable experience. After the last chord, the audience thanked the artists with long-lasting applause and a standing ovation - an expression of gratitude and appreciation for the great performance.

The performance is not only a musical event, but also a cultural gathering that unites the community through the love of music. Anyone interested should secure their tickets quickly, because the evening promises to be an impressive experience in the Deutsches Haus that you don't want to miss.

If you want to find out more about the background of the work, you can search for a detailed miniature score of “Elias” on archive.org, which offers interesting insights into this important composition. You can also find the current status of the event and further information at onlinemerker.com. For anyone interested in digital applications, it's worth taking a look at devforum.roblox.com, where developer tips and news are available, even if this seems rather humorous in the context of classical music.