12th November

Concert will begin at 18:30 hours GMT

Mendelssohn's 'Paulus' with Boecker, Nolz, Bruns and Boesch from Bregenz

Mendelssohn's 'Paulus' is an oratorio. The libretto was begun in 1832 by the composer with Pastor Julius Schubring. The oratorio, which is in two parts, begins with an introduction, and continues with the martyrdom of St. Stephen, and St Paul's conversion and baptism. Part Two continues with the mission of Paul and Barnabas, Paul's persecution at the hands of his former co-religionists, the healing of the lame man of Lystra, the resistance of the Jews and heathen, Paul's departure from Ephesus, and following the mention of his martyrdom, a final chorus based on Psalm 103.

Performers: Lotte Boecker, soprano, Patricia Nolz, alto, Benjamin Bruns, tenor, Florian Boesch, bass.

Wiener Singakademie. Vera-s. Vorarlberg Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Heinz Ferlesch.

Recorded 7 April.