Credits:

Richard Hickox

Description:

Mendelssohns masterpiece oratorio depicting the Old Testament prophet Elijah. Not only is the orchestration masterfully controlled, but the harmonies of the London Symphony Choruswhich he has conducted since 1976are also superb.Tokyo M-Plus

Tracklisting:

1.Elijah, Op. 70: Part 1. Introduction. Recitative. As God the Lord of Israel liveth –
2.Elijah, Op. 70: Part 1. Ouverture –
3.Elijah, Op. 70: Part 1. No. 1. Chorus. Help, Lord! wilt Thou quite destroy us? – / Recitative. The d
4.Elijah, Op. 70: Part 1. No. 2. Duet with Chorus. Lord! bow Thine ear to our prayer! – / Duet. Zion s
5.Elijah, Op. 70: Part 1. No. 3. Recitative. Ye people, rend your hearts, and not your garments –
6.Elijah, Op. 70: Part 1. No. 4. Air. If with all your hearts ye truly seek Me –
7.Elijah, Op. 70: Part 1. No. 5. Chorus. Yet doth the Lord see it not –
8.Elijah, Op. 70: Part 1.