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Mendelssohn: Elijah

Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha (soprano), Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano), Allan Clayton (tenor), Gerald Finley (bass-baritone), London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Antonio Pappano

Mendelssohn: Elijah

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Pappano makes the most of his extensive experience in the opera house to bring a compelling sense of purpose and dramatic thrust to this new recording, which positively fizzes and crackles with...

James Longstaffe, Presto Music, 2nd November 2024

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Mendelssohn: Elijah

Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha (soprano), Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano), Allan Clayton (tenor), Gerald Finley (bass-baritone), London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Antonio Pappano

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Pappano makes the most of his extensive experience in the opera house to bring a compelling sense of purpose and dramatic thrust to this new recording, which positively fizzes and crackles with...

James Longstaffe, Presto Music, 2nd November 2024

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"The performance was sublime in its own right, with musical heroes at every turn and leadership from the podium whose depth and acuity transcended normal expectations." - Musical America.

LSO Live marks the beginning of their 25th anniversary year with the release of Mendelssohn's Elijah, recorded live in concert with Sir Antonio Pappano earlier this year. From its 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 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.

"I hope the audience are moved by the beauty of the music, enjoy exploring their imagination and take away the message that you are not alone." - Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, soprano

Contents and tracklist

Mendelssohn: Elijah, Op. 70
Work length1:00:25
Introduction. As God the Lord of Israel liveth
Track length1:04
Overture
Track length3:30
No. 1, Chorus. Help, Lord! Wilt Thou quite destroy us?
Track length2:59
No. 1, Recitative. The depths afford no water!
Track length0:41
No. 2, Duet with Chorus. Lord, bow Thine ear to our pray'r!
Track length1:57
No. 3, Recitative. Ye people, rend your hearts, and not your garments
Track length0:43
No. 4, Aria. If with all your hearts ye truly seek Me
Track length1:59
No. 5, Chorus. Yet doth the Lord see it not
Track length3:40
No. 6, Recitative. Elijah! Get thee hence from here!
Track length0:41
No. 7, Double Quartet. For He shall give His angels to watch over thee
Track length3:48
No. 8, Recitative, Aria and Duet. What have I to do with thee
Track length6:05
No. 9, Chorus. Blessed are the men who fear Him
Track length3:21
No. 10, Recitative with Chorus. As God the Lord of Sabaoth liveth
Track length3:42
No. 11, Chorus. Baal, we cry to thee
Track length2:50
No. 12, Recitative and Chorus. Call him louder! For he is a God
Track length0:59
No. 13, Recitative and Chorus. Call him louder! He heareth not
Track length2:07
No. 14, Aria. Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel
Track length3:00
No. 15, Quartet. Cast thy burden upon the Lord
Track length1:27
No. 16, Recitative and Chorus. O Thou, who makest Thine angels spirits
Track length2:39
No. 17, Aria. Is not His word like a fire
Track length2:00
No. 18, Arioso. Woe, woe unto them who forsake Him!
Track length2:32
No. 19, Recitative and Chorus. O man of God, help Thy people!
Track length5:01
No. 20, Chorus. Thanks be to God
Track length3:40
Mendelssohn: Elijah, Op. 70, MWV A 25, Part 2
Work length59:45
No. 21, Aria, Recitative and Aria. Hear ye, Israel! - Thus saith the Lord - I am He that comforteth
Track length5:45
No. 22, Chorus. Be not afraid, saith God the Lord
Track length3:54
No. 23, Recitative and Chorus. The Lord hath exalted thee from among the people
Track length3:18
No. 24, Chorus. Woe to him! He shall perish
Track length1:43
No. 25, Recitative. Man of God, now let my words be precious in thy sight!
Track length2:04
No. 26, Aria. It is enough! O Lord, now take away my life
Track length4:49
No. 27, Recitative. See, now he sleepeth beneath a juniper tree in the desert
Track length0:38
No. 28, Trio. Lift thine eyes, O lift thine eyes to the mountains
Track length1:24
No. 29, Chorus. He, watching over Israel, slumbers not, nor sleeps
Track length2:57
No. 30, Recitative. Arise, Elijah
Track length1:39
No. 31, Aria. O rest in the Lord, and wait for Him
Track length2:45
No. 32, Chorus. He that shall endure to the end
Track length2:09
No. 33, Recitative. Night falleth round me, O Lord!
Track length1:41
No. 34, Chorus. Behold, God the Lord
Track length4:00
No. 35, Recitative and Quartet with Chorus. Above Him stood the Seraphim - Holy, holy, holy is God the Lord
Track length2:23
No. 36, Chorus and Recitative. Go, return upon thy way
Track length1:20
No. 37, Arioso. For the mountains shall depart
Track length2:10
No. 38, Chorus. Then did Elijah the prophet break forth like a fire
Track length2:23
No. 39, Aria. Then shall the righteous shine
Track length2:11
No. 40, Recitative. Behold, God hath sent Elijah the prophet
Track length1:08
No. 41, Chorus. But the Lord hath awakened one this night
Track length3:00
No. 41, Quartet. O come ev'ry one that thirsteth
Track length3:21
No. 42, Final Chorus. And then shall your light break forth
Track length3:03

Spotlight on this release

  • Antonio Pappano on Mendelssohn's Elijah

    3rd Oct 2024by James Longstaffe

    The London Symphony Orchestra's recently-appointed Chief Conductor talks about his latest recording on LSO Live of Mendelssohn's oratorio, including how his experience as an operatic conductor helped him to bring out the drama and sense of narrative contained within the work.

    Classical Interview

Awards and reviews

2nd November 2024

Pappano makes the most of his extensive experience in the opera house to bring a compelling sense of purpose and dramatic thrust to this new recording, which positively fizzes and crackles with energy whilst still giving plenty of space to the more contemplative moments of Mendelssohn's great oratorio. Full of incisive choral singing and stylish orchestral playing, it also features a masterful performance of the title role from Gerald Finley.
James Longstaffe
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