


Inspired by Handel’s Messiah, Mendelssohn’s Elijah is a towering creation of exquisite music for voices and orchestra.
This is your chance to hear the phenomenal Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel in one of his signature roles, his remarkable voice rising through storms and soaring choral forces as the mighty prophet faces kings, summons lightning and sinks into doubt.
Sydney Symphony Chief Conductor Simone Young masterfully leads a world-class cast. With Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and a full orchestral force, she builds this work from dust to a flaming story. Forceful and layered, Elijah moves you through the duality of threat and miracle. And the cast illuminates the stark contrast.
Soprano Samantha Clarke offers clarity and steel as the Angel, Eleanor Lyons brings lyricism and strength to her soprano solos, Mezzo Noa Beinart adds velvet and stability to the vocal core and tenor Shanul Sharma’s pure tone provides moments of hope and light.
This is Elijah as it should be: bold, moving and profound.
30th October, 2026
31st October, 2026

Step-free access with lifts and wheelchair seating, accessible bathrooms across multiple levels, assistive listening, captioned and audio-described performances, and registered service animals are welcome throughout the Sydney Opera House.
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Sydney Opera House is short six-minute walk from Circular Quay, with frequent trains, buses and ferries. An accessible shuttle also operates between Circular Quay and the venue for those who require assistance.
BY BICYCLE: Bike parking is available beneath the Monumental Steps.
BY CAR: Parking is available at Wilson Parking Sydney Opera House Car Park, open 24/7 with undercover access to the Lower Concourse. Accessible parking spaces are also available on site.
Conductor: Simone Young
Soprano: Samantha Clarke
Soprano: Eleanor Lyons
Mezzo-Soprano: Noa Beinart
Tenor: Shanul Sharma
Bass-Baritone: Bryn Terfel
With: Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
PROGRAM
MENDELSSOHN Elijah
Mendelssohn’s Elijah with Bryn Terfel is at Sydney's Concert Hall | Sydney Opera House, which is located at Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2000.
Mendelssohn’s Elijah with Bryn Terfel tickets start at $85.
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