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LSO Live marks the beginning of it's 25th anniversary year with the of Mendelssohn's Elijah, recorded live in concert with Sir Antonio Pappano earlier this year. From it's first performance, Elijah received roof-raising applause. It is 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 it's 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. Details 1. Elijah, Op. 70, MWV A25~Part 1. Introduction. As God the Lord of Israel liveth 2. Elijah, Op. 70, MWV A25~Part 1. Overture 3. Elijah, Op. 70, MWV A25~Part 1. No 1 Chorus. Help, Lord! Wilt Thou quite destroy us? 4. Elijah, Op. 70, MWV A25~Part 1. No 1 Recitative. The depths afford no water! 5. Elijah, Op. 70, MWV A25~Part 1. No 2 Duet with Chorus. Lord, bow Thine ear to our pray’r! 6. Elijah, Op. 70, MWV A25~Part 1. No 3 Recitative. Ye people, rend your hearts, and not your garments 7. Elijah, Op. 70, MWV A25~Part 1. No 4 Aria. If with all your hearts ye truly seek Me 8. Elijah, Op. 70, MWV A25~Part 1. No 5 Chorus. Yet doth the Lord see it not 9. Elijah, Op. 70, MWV A25~Part 1. No 6 Recitative. Elijah! Get thee hence from here! 10. Elijah, Op. 70, MWV A25~Part 1. No 7 Double Quartet. For He shall give His angels to watch over thee 11. Elijah, Op. 70, MWV A25~Part 1. No 8 Recitative, Aria and Duet. What have I to do with thee 12. Elijah, Op. 70, MWV A25~Part 1. No 9 Chorus. Blessed are the men who fear Him 13. Elijah, Op. 70
