The History of Mendelssohn's Oratorio 'Elijah'

This work presents an incredible history of «Elijah,» the oratorio by Felix Mendelssohn. It was authorized by the Birmingham Triennial Music Festival and premiered on 26 August 1846 at the Town Hall, Birmingham. The writer explains in detail all that went into its production and composition in this work. Contents include: The Libretto Birmingham The English Translation The First Performance The Revised Oratorio