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One of the last works of German composer Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), the oratorio Elijah was first performed at England's Birmingham Festival in August 1846. Elated by the audience's response, Mendelssohn wrote jubilantly to his brother: "Not less than four choruses... Read Full Overview

Mendelssohn's famous oratorio, Elijah," was written in 1846 and depicts various events in the life of the Biblical prophet Elijah, taken from the books 1 Kings and 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The work is written for four vocal soloists (bass/baritone, tenor, alto, soprano),... Read Full Overview

ELIJAH (German: ELIAS), Op. 70, is an oratorio by Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) that depicts events in the life of the Prophet Elijah as told in the books 1 Kings and 2 Kings of the Old Testament. The work premiered on August 26 1846 at the City Hall Triennial Music Festival... Read Full Overview

Mendelssohn's famous oratorio, Elijah," was written in 1846 and depicts various events in the life of the Biblical prophet Elijah, taken from the books 1 Kings and 2 Kings in the Old Testament. Choral score only, without piano accompaniment. Text is in English."

Title: Elijah Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Original Publisher: Breitkopf & H rtel The complete orchestral score to Mendelssohn's Elijah, Op. 70, with both German and English text, as originally published by Breitkopf & H rtel in 1875. Performer's Reprints are produced in conjunction... Read Full Overview

"Elijah; a Sacred Oratorio" is a renowned choral work by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. This dramatic oratorio, based on the Old Testament prophet Elijah, showcases Mendelssohn's masterful orchestration and melodic gifts. The work is celebrated for its powerful choruses, expressive... Read Full Overview