Mendelssohn: Elijah [Double Album]

Allan Clayton, Ewan Christian, Gerald Finley, Linnhe Robertson, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Mariana Rosas, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, Sarah Connolly, Sir Antonio Pappano, The Guildhall Singers

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Performing Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Sir Antonio Pappano and the London Symphony Orchestra 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.

Sir Antonio Pappano conducts this dramatic oratorio, with four star soloists bringing the tale of the Prophet Elijah to life. We follow the fortunes of the steadfast, open-hearted Elijah, and encounter ministering angels and the vengeful queen Jezebel.

The London Symphony Chorus, The Guildhall Singers and four electrifying soloists – Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, Sarah Connolly, Allan Clayton and Gerald Finley give voice to the oratorio in English, as in its first premiere. Gerald Finley breathes life into the role of Elijah, and the London Symphony Orchestra ramps up the drama without losing sight of the stillness at the heart of the storm. This release also celebrates 25 years of our music label, LSO Live.

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Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, Soprano (The Widow, Angel)
Sarah Connolly, Mezzo-Soprano (The Queen – Jezebel, Angel)
Allan Clayton, Tenor (Obadiah, Ahab)
Gerald Finley, Bass-Baritone (Elijah)
Ewan Christian, Treble (Child)

The Guildhall Singers
Linnhe Robertson, Vocal Coach

London Symphony Chorus
Mariana Rosas, Chorus Director

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

24.

Part 2 No. 21 Aria Recitative and Aria. "Hear ye Israel!" - "Thus saith the Lord"

05:46

25.

Part 2 No. 22 Chorus. "Be not afraid saith God the Lord"

03:55

26.

Part 2 No. 23 Recitative and Chorus. "The Lord hath exalted thee from among the people"

03:19

27.

Part 2 No. 24 Chorus. "Woe to him! He shall perish"

01:44

28.

Part 2 No. 25 Recitative. "Man of God now let my words be precious in thy sight!"

02:04

29.

Part 2 No. 26 Aria. "It is enough! O Lord now take away my life"

04:50

30.

Part 2 No. 27 Recitative. "See now he sleepeth beneath a juniper tree in the desert"

00:38

31.

Part 2 No. 28 Trio. "Lift thine eyes O lift thine eyes to the mountains"

01:25

32.

Part 2 No. 29 Chorus. "He watching over Israel slumbers not nor sleeps"

02:57

33.

Part 2 No. 30 Recitative. "Arise Elijah"

01:39

34.

Part 2 No. 31 Aria. "O rest in the Lord and wait for Him"

02:46

35.

Part 2 No. 32 Chorus. "He that shall endure to the end"

02:09

36.

Part 2 No. 33 Recitative. "Night falleth round me O Lord!"

01:41

37.

Part 2 No. 34 Chorus. "Behold God the Lord"

04:00

38.

Part 2 No. 35 Recitative and Quartet with Chorus. "Above Him stood the Seraphim" - "H

02:24

39.

Part 2 No. 36 Chorus and Recitative. "Go return upon thy way"

01:20

40.

Part 2 No. 37 Arioso. "For the mountains shall depart"

02:11

41.

Part 2 No. 38 Chorus. "Then did Elijah the prophet break forth like a fire"

02:23

42.

Part 2 No. 39 Aria. "Then shall the righteous shine"

02:11

43.

Part 2 No. 40 Recitative. "Behold God hath sent Elijah the prophet"

01:08

44.

Part 2 No. 41 Chorus. "But the Lord hath awakened one this night"

03:00

45.

Part 2 No. 41 Quartet. "O come ev'ry one that thirsteth"

03:22

46.

Part 2 No. 42 Final Chorus. "And then shall your light break forth"

03:04

Total time: 02:00:33

Additional information

Label	LSO Live
SKU	LSO08982
Qualities	DSD 512 fs, DSD 256 fs, DSD 128 fs, DSD 64 fs, DXD 32 Bit, DXD 24 Bit
Channels	5.1ch Surround, 2ch Stereo, 2ch Stereo & 5.1ch Surround
Artists	Allan Clayton, Ewan Christian, Gerald Finley, Linnhe Robertson, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Mariana Rosas, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, Sarah Connolly, Sir Antonio Pappano, The Guildhall Singers
Composers	Mendelssohn
Genres	Classical
Conductors	Sir Antonio Pappano
Instruments	Choir, Orchestra
Original Recording Format	DSD 256
Release Date	October 4, 2024

Mendelssohn: Elijah Vol. 1

Label	LSO Live
SKU	LSO08981
Qualities	DSD 512 fs, DSD 256 fs, DSD 128 fs, DSD 64 fs, DXD 32 Bit, DXD 24 Bit
Channels	5.1ch Surround, 2ch Stereo, 2ch Stereo & 5.1ch Surround
Artists	Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor); London Symphony Orchestra (orchestra)
Composers	Mendelssohn
Genres	Classical
Conductors	Sir Antonio Pappano
Instruments	Choir, Orchestra
Original Recording Format	DSD 256
Release Date	October 3, 2024

Mendelssohn: Elijah Vol. 2

Label	LSO Live
SKU	LSO08982
Qualities	DSD 512 fs, DSD 256 fs, DSD 128 fs, DSD 64 fs, DXD 32 Bit, DXD 24 Bit
Channels	5.1ch Surround, 2ch Stereo, 2ch Stereo & 5.1ch Surround
Artists	Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor); London Symphony Orchestra (orchestra)
Composers	Mendelssohn
Genres	Classical
Conductors	Sir Antonio Pappano
Instruments	Choir, Orchestra
Original Recording Format	DSD 256
Release Date	October 3, 2024

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