Windsor Symphony Orchestra: Mendelssohn’s Elijah
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Reggie Smith Jr. (bass) returns to sing the title role in Mendelssohn’s Elijah – a dramatic oratorio that captures the biblical prophet’s struggles and triumphs. This concert features the WSO Chorus, Windsor Classic Chorale, the University of Windsor Singers, along with vocalists Amelia Daigle (soprano), Jael Hernandez (soprano), Erin Armstrong (alto), and Philip Klaassen (tenor).
John Morris Russell, guest conductor
Amelia Daigle, soprano
Jael Hernandez, soprano
Erin Armstrong, alto
Philip Klaassen, tenor
Reginald Smith Jr., bass
Dr. Bruce J.G Kotowich, chorus master
Windsor Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Windsor Classic Chorale
University of Windsor Singers
PROGRAM
MENDELSSOHN: Elijah (Elias)
What’s something interesting about this concert?
- Mendelssohn was a child prodigy who composed his first symphony at the age of 15 and his first piano concerto at 14.
- Reggie Smith Jr., performed at the Capitol Theatre in 2022, in the WSO’s Holiday Pops concert, singing repertoire from the “Grinch.”
Series Sponsor: Bill and Rochelle Tepperman
This concert is 120 minutes, including intermission.
Curtain Call Conversations take place after the concert.
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Venue:
Pentastar - in Capitol Theatre
121 University Avenue West Windsor Ontario N9A 5P4 Canada
519-973-1238