Mendelssohns Elijah is an oratorio for SATB soli, SATB chorus, orchestra and organ, with the text derived from the Lutheran Bible by Julius Schubring. The English version of the text was translated by William Bartholemew. This New Novello Choral Edition of the vocal score contains comprehensive performance notes and detailed editorial markings and suggestions, as edited by Michael Pilkington. The German text is also included in the vocal score, and a German translation of the performance notes is also provided.

Felix Mendelssohn’s oratorioElijahcaused a sensation at its world premire performance, sung in English, in Birmingham UK in August 1846. The huge forces marshalled for the occasion delighted the audience, who demanded no fewer than eight encores and loudly acclaimed the composer despite an injunction to observe the solemnity of the occasion by refraining from applause.Elijahhas been an essential repertoire work for choral societies ever since.

Published on the 175th anniversary of that famous premiere, Edition Peters is proud to present a new English-language Urtext edition of the vocal score containing the original libretto by William Bartholomew. Edited and with a preface by the highly respected musicologist Klaus Burmeister, the edition also includes a foreword ‘Mendelssohn and Birmingham’ by Simon Halsey, one of the world’s foremost choral directors (Chorus Director City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Choruses; Artistic Director, Orfe Catal Choirs and Artistic Adviser, Palau de la Msica, Barcelona; Choral Director, London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus; Artistic Director, Berliner Philharmoniker ‘Vokalhelden’ Programme).

The edition complements and is designed to be used in conjunction with the existing German/English full score (EP11345) and orchestral parts. An associated German language vocal score is also available (EP11347).

Edition Peters Vocal Scores are the choice of the world’s leading choirs and chorus masters. They are practical, reliable, high-quality editions containing expert piano reductions.

• New English language Urtext edition of the Vocal Score for Elijah
• Complements the existing German/English full score (EP11345), orchestral parts and German vocal score (EP11347)
• Edited, with a preface, by highly respected musicologist Klaus Burmeister
• Includes a new foreword, ‘Mendelssohn and Birmingham’, by Simon Halsey, Chorus Director of City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Chorus, and internationally-respected chorus master and conductor
• Printed on high quality paper and lay-flat binding making this a practical and durable choice for choirs

English.

• And then shall your light (Mendelssohn)
• Baal! Baal! (Mendelssohn-Elijah)
• Baal, we cry to thee (Mendelssohn)
• Be Not Afraid
• Be not afraid (Mendelssohn-Elijah)
• Behold, God the Lord (Mendelssohn-Elijah)
• Blessed are the men who fear (Mendelssohn)
• But the Lord from the north (Mendelssohn)
• Cast thy burden (Mendelssohn-Elijah)
• Draw near, all ye people (Mendelssohn)
• The fire descends (Mendelssohn-Elijah)
• For He shall give His angels (Mendelssohn)
• Go, return upon thy way (Mendelssohn)
• He That Shall Endure (Mendelssohn)
• He Watching Over Israel
• Hear our cry, o Baal (Mendelssohn)
• Hear Ye, Israel! (Hore Israel)
• Help, Lord (Mendelssohn-Elijah)
• Holy is God the Lord (Mendelssohn)
• If With All Your Hearts (Elijah)
• Is Not His Word Like A Fire? (Mendelssohn)
• It Is Enough (Mendelssohn-Elijah)
• Lift Thine Eyes To The Mountains
• Lord, bow Thine ear (Mendelssohn-Elijah)
• O come, everyone that thirsteth (Mendelssohn)
• O Rest In The Lord
• Thanks be to God! (Mendelssohn-Elijah)
• Then did Elijah (Mendelssohn)
• Then Shall The Righteous Shine
• Woe to him! (Mendelssohn-Elijah)
• Yet Doth The Lord (Mendelssohn)