Elijah

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Elijah - the ancient prophet - is returned to life in this monumental choral work. Commissioned for the Birmingham Festival of 1846 Mendelssohn - at the height of his fame - produced a masterpiece. Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Performers: Ardwyn Singers Performers: BBC National Chorus of Wales Performers: BBC National Orchestra of Wales Performer: Anna Leese (Soprano) Performer: Elin Manahan Thomas (Soprano) Performer: Wendy Dawn Thompson (Mezzo) Performer: Andrew Kennedy (Tenor) Performer: Neal Davies (Baritone) Conductor: Thierry Fischer Recording date: 01 March 2009 Date of broadcast: 01 March 2009