Download or read book The History of Mendelssohn's Oratorio 'Elijah' written by F. G. Edwards and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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