Mendelssohn: Elijah / Stanford Robinson, Et Al

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Label
Historic Sound
Release Date
August 1, 2005
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    Featuring
    • COMPOSER
      MENDELSSOHN, FELIX
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      Bbc National Chorus And Orchestra
    • PERFORMER
      Williams, Jones, Serena, Bailie, Puruis, Robinson
    Product Details
    • RELEASE DATE
      August 01, 2005
    • UPC
      809730780226
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      DDH 27802
    • LABEL
      Historic Sound
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      2
    • GENRE
    Works
    1. Part I: Introduction: Recitative: As God the Lord of Israel liveth (Elijah)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Harold Williams

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    2. Part I: Overture

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    3. Part I: Help, Lord! wilt Thou quite destroy us? (Chorus)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    4. Part I: Recitative: The Deeps afford no water - Duet with Chorus: Lord! bow Thine ear to our prayer! (Soprano, Contralto, Chorus)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Clara Serena, Isobel Baillie, Berkeley Mason

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    5. Part I: Recitative: Ye people, rend you hearts - Aria: If with all your hearts (Obadiah)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Parry Jones, Berkeley Mason

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    6. Part I: Yet doth the Lord see it not (Chorus)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    7. Part I: Recitative: Elijah! get thee hence - Air: For He shall give him Angels (An Angel)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Clara Serena

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    8. Part I: Recitative, Aria and Duet: What have I to do with thee, O man of God? (The Widow, Elijah)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Isobel Baillie, Harold Williams

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    9. Part I: Blessed are the men who fear Him (Chorus)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    10. Part I: Recitative: As God the Lord of Sabaoth liveth (Elijah, Ahab, Chorus)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Harold Williams, Tom Purvis

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    11. Part I: Baal, we cry to thee (Chorus)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    12. Part I: Recitative: Call him louder, for he is a god! (Elijah, Chorus)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Harold Williams

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    13. Part I: Recitative and Aria: Draw near, all ye people (Elijah)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Harold Williams

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    14. Part I: Chorale: Cast the burden upon the Lord (Angels)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Clara Serena, Isobel Baillie

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    15. Part I: Recitative: O Thou, who makest Thine angels spirits (Elijah, Chorus)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Harold Williams

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    16. Part I: Recitative: Take all the Prophets of Baal - Aria: Is not His word like a fire (Elijah)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Harold Williams

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    17. Part I: Arioso: Woe unto them who forsake him! (Contralto)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Clara Serena

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    18. Part I: Recitative: O man of God, help thy people! (Obadiah, Elijah, The Youth, Chorus)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Parry Jones, Harold Williams, Berkeley Mason

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    19. Part I: Thanks be to God! (Chorus)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Berkeley Mason

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    20. Part II: Aria: Hear ye, Israel (Soprano)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Isobel Baillie, Berkeley Mason

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    21. Part II: Be not afraid, saith God the Lord (Chorus)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Berkeley Mason

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    22. Part II: Recitative: Man of God, now let my words be precious in thy sight (Obadiah, Elijah)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Parry Jones, Harold Williams, Berkeley Mason

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    23. Part II: Aria: It is enough (Elijah)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Harold Williams, Berkeley Mason

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    24. Part II: Trio: Lift thine eyes to the mountains - Chorus: He, watching over Israel (Chorus)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Berkeley Mason

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    25. Part II: Aria: O rest in the Lord (The Angel))

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Clara Serena, Berkeley Mason

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    26. Part II: Recitative: Night falleth round me, O Lord (Elijah)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Harold Williams, Berkeley Mason

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    27. Part II: Behold! God the Lord passed by! (Chorus)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Berkeley Mason

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    28. Part II: Recitative and Chorus: Above him stood the Seraphim (Contralto, Chorus)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Clara Serena, Berkeley Mason

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    29. Part II: Recitative: I go on my way in the strength of the Lord (Elijah)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Harold Williams, Berkeley Mason

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    30. Part II: Then did Elijah the prophet break forth like a fire (Chorus)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Berkeley Mason

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    31. Part II: Aria: The shall the righteous shine forth (Tenor)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Parry Jones, Berkeley Mason

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson

    32. Part II: And then shall your light break forth (Chorus)

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

      Performer: Berkeley Mason

      Conductor: Stanford Robinson


REVIEWS:

“Although seventy-five years old, these mono recordings have been digitally remastered to reveal a thrilling performance of this great dramatic work.” – John Pitt, New Classics

“Full marks... Baillie is superb... Parry Jones makes a real impression. Williams is a magnificent colossus of an Elijah. I’d recommend this retrieval with pleasure.” – Jonathan Woolf, MusicWeb

“First rate standards of production and repertoire... Astoundingly good quality.” – David Patmore, Classic Record Collector

“Williams is a magnificent prophet... Histrionically exciting and technically accomplished. Baillie is as always fresh-toned with pinpoint attack. The well trained choir is vital and dramatic, as is Robinson’s conducting. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to hear this set.” – John T. Hughes, International Record Review