Elijah 1846 / Mendelssohn.



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Signum Records: SIGCD 300. Oratorio in two parts. Libretto by J. Schubring; English version by W. Bartholomew, rev. by the conductor. Compact discs. Duration: 2:15:58. "Performing edition by Paul McCreesh, based on and edition by R. Larry Todd (Carus) and original 19th century sources." Program notes by Agnieska Franków-Żelazny, Paul McCreesh, Derek Acock, John Forsyth, notes on the organ by William Whitehead, and libretto in English, with Polish translations (1 vol. : unpaged, illustrated). Recorded in Watford Colosseum, August 29-September 1, 2011, and in Birmingham Town Hall, Feb. 26, 2012. Nicholas Parker, recording producer ; Neil Hutchinson, balance engineer ; Chris Roberts, balance engineer ; Parker, Hutchinson and McCreesh, editors. Rosemary Joshua, soprano ; Sarah Connolly, mezzo-soprano ; Robert Murray, tenor ; Simon Keenlyside, baritone ; William Whitehead, organ ; supporting soloists ; Gabrieli Consort ; Wroclaw Philharmonic Choir ; Gabrieli Young Singers Scheme (Chetham's Chamber Choir ; North East Youth Chorale ; Taplow Youth Choir ; Ulster Youth Chamber Choir) ; Gabrieli Players ; Agnieska Franków-Żelazny, chorus master ; Paul McCreesh, conductor ; Jonathan Lo, assistant conductor. Sung in English.

Title
Elijah 1846 / Mendelssohn.
Artist
Schubring, Julius, 1806-1889. Librettist.
Subjects
Language
English, pol
Type
Sound Recording
Abstract
Year
2012
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