Mendelssohn: Elijah Vol. 1

Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor); London Symphony Orchestra (orchestra)

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From its first performance, Elijah received roof-raising applause. It’s one of the three greatest oratorios in musical history, bringing the sacred to life in glorious song. The life of the Biblical prophet is told in a series of dramatic episodes. We follow the fortunes of the steadfast, open-hearted Elijah, and encounter ministering angels and the vengeful queen Jezebel. The London Symphony Chorus and four electrifying soloists give voice to the oratorio in English, as in its first premiere. Gerald Finley breathes life into the role of Elijah, and the Orchestra ramps up the drama without losing sight of the stillness at the heart of the storm.

The London Symphony Chorus and four electrifying soloists give voice to the oratorio in English, as in its first premiere. Gerald Finley breathes life into the role of Elijah, and the Orchestra ramps up the drama without losing sight of the stillness at the heart of the storm.


The London Symphony Chorus
Mariana Rosas- Chorus Director
The London Symphony Orchestra 
Sir Antonio Pappano- Conductor 

Tracklist

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1.
Part 1 Introduction. "As God the Lord of Israel liveth"
01:04
2.
Part 1 Overture
03:30
3.
Part 1 No. 1 Chorus. "Help Lord! Wilt Thou quite destroy us?"
02:59
4.
Part 1 No. 1 Recitative. "The depths afford no water!"
00:42
5.
Part 1 No. 2 Duet with Chorus. "Lord bow Thine ear to our pray'r!"
01:58
6.
Part 1 No. 3 Recitative. "Ye people rend your hearts and not your garments"
00:43
7.
Part 1 No. 4 Aria. "If with all your hearts ye truly seek Me"
01:59
8.
Part 1 No. 5 Chorus. "Yet doth the Lord see it not"
03:40
9.
Part 1 No. 6 Recitative. "Elijah! Get thee hence from here!"
00:42
10.
Part 1 No. 7 Double Quartet. "For He shall give His angels to watch over thee"
03:48
11.
Part 1 No. 8 Recitative Aria and Duet. "What have I to do with thee"
06:06
12.
Part 1 No. 9 Chorus. "Blessed are the men who fear Him"
03:22
13.
Part 1 No. 10 Recitative with Chorus. "As God the Lord of Sabaoth liveth"
03:43
14.
Part 1 No. 11 Chorus. "Baal we cry to thee"
02:50
15.
Part 1 No. 12 Recitative and Chorus. "Call him louder! For he is a God"
01:00
16.
Part 1 No. 13 Recitative and Chorus. "Call him louder! He heareth not"
02:07
17.
Part 1 No. 14 Aria. "Lord God of Abraham Isaac and Israel"
03:01
18.
Part 1 No. 15 Quartet. "Cast thy burden upon the Lord"
01:27
19.
Part 1 No. 16 Recitative and Chorus. "O Thou who makest Thine angels spirits"
02:40
20.
Part 1 No. 17 Aria. "Is not His word like a fire"
02:01
21.
Part 1 No. 18 Arioso. "Woe woe unto them who forsake Him!"
02:33
22.
Part 1 No. 19 Recitative and Chorus. "O man of God help Thy people!"
05:01
23.
Part 1 No. 20 Chorus. "Thanks be to God"
03:41

Total time: 01:00:37

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Release DateOctober 3, 2024

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