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Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson
Elijah
Album US 1995 on Telarc label
Classical (Romantic, Choral)
℗© 1995 TELARC® This submission is based on the front insert only; the CDs and back insert were not available. Some details may be missing. Recorded in Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, Atlanta, Georgia, November 5–7, 1994. Note on sleeve: “Sung in English […] Elias (‘Elijah’), an Oratorio after Words from the Old Testament, Op. 70” Includes 32-page stapled booklet, color print exterior, black print interior.
Musicians
 | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy p, 1809-1847 DE album by |
 | Robert Shaw zth, 1916-1999 US conductor, album by |
 | Atlanta Symphony Orchestra , US orchestra, album by |
 | Atlanta Symphony Chorus , chorus, album by |
 | Barbara Bonney voc, *1956 US soprano vocals, soprano (the widow), album by, performer |
 | Florence Quivar voc, *1944 US mezzo-soprano vocals, mezzo-soprano (angel), album by, performer |
 | Jerry Hadley voc, 1952-2007 US tenor vocals, tenor (obadiah), album by, performer |
 | Thomas Hampson voc, *1955 US baritone vocals, baritone (elijah), album by |
 | Thomas Paul b, *1934 US baritone vocals, baritone, performer |
 | Ann Howard Jones voc, conductor, assistant conductor for choruses |
 | Marietta Simpson , US mezzo-soprano vocals, mezzo-soprano (the queen), performer |
 | Reid Bartelme soprano vocals, boy soprano (the youth) |
 | Henriette Schellenberg , *1947 CA soprano vocals, soprano (angel), performer |
 | Richard Clement voc, tenor vocals, tenor (ahab), performer |
 | Tim Gunther , performer |
Producers
| Anilda Carrasquillo art direction, art director |
| Susan Cybulski design, cover design |
| Rosalind Ilett edited by, editor |
| Jack Renner engineer, recording engineer |
| Robert Woods executive-producer |
| James Mallinson producer, recording producer |
| Elaine Martone supervised by, production supervisor |
| Thomas Knab technician, technical assistance |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part One | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | ||
| 2 | Introduction (Elijah) — “As God The Lord Of Israel Liveth” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 0:57 | |
| 3 | Overture | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 3:30 | |
| 4 | 1. Chorus — “Help, Lord!” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 3:21 | |
| 5 | Quartet: Recitative — “The Deep Affords No Water” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 0:58 | |
| 6 | 2. Duet With Chorus — “Zion Spreadeth Her Hands For Aid” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 2:08 | |
| 7 | 3. Recitative (Obadiah) — “Ye People, Rend Your Hearts” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 0:55 | |
| 8 | 4. Air (Obadiah) — “If With All Your Hearts” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 2:48 | |
| 9 | 5. Chorus — “Yet Doth The Lord See It Not” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 4:20 | |
| 10 | 6. Recitative (Angel) — “Elijah! Get Thee Hence” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 0:55 | |
| 11 | 7. Double Quartet — “For He Shall Give His Angels” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 3:10 | |
| 12 | Recitative (Angel) — “Now Cherith’s Brook Is Dried Up” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 1:19 | |
| 13 | 8. Air (Widow) — “What Have I To Do With Thee” — And Recitative (Elijah, Widow) — “Give Me Thy Son!” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 5:52 | |
| 14 | 9. Chorus — “Blessed Are All They That Fear Him” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 4:13 | |
| 15 | 10. Recitative (Elijah, Ahab) With Chorus — “As God The Lord Of Sabaoth Liveth” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 4:05 | |
| 16 | 11. Chorus — “Baal, Answer Us” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 3:18 | |
| 17 | 12. Recitative (Elijah) And Chorus — “Call Him Louder, For He Is A God!” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 1:00 | |
| 18 | 13. Recitative (Elijah) And Chorus — “Call Him Louder! He Heareth Not!” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 2:08 | |
| 19 | 14. Air (Elijah) — “Lord God Of Abraham, Isaac And Israel” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 3:31 | |
| 20 | 15. Quartet (Angels) — “Cast Thy Burden Upon The Lord” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 1:36 | |
| 21 | 16. Recitative (Elijah) And Chorus — “O Thou, Who Makest Thine Angels Spirits” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 2:44 | |
| 22 | 17. Air (Elijah) — “Is Not His Word Like A Fire?” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 1:57 | |
| 23 | 18. Air — “Woe Unto Them Who Forsake Him!” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 2:43 | |
| 24 | 19. Recitative (Obadiah, Elijah, Youth) And Chorus — “O Man Of God, Help Thy People!” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 5:55 | |
| 25 | 20. Chorus — “Thanks Be To God!” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 3:48 | |
| 26 | Part Two | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | ||
| 27 | 21. Air — “Hear Ye, Israel” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 5:23 | |
| 28 | 22. Chorus — “Be Not Afraid” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 3:57 | |
| 29 | 23. Recitative (Elijah, Queen) And Chorus — “The Lord Hath Exalted Thee” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 3:10 | |
| 30 | 24. Chorus — “Woe To Him!” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 1:32 | |
| 31 | 25. Recitative (Obadiah, Elijah) — “Man Of God, Now Let My Words Be Precious” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 2:40 | |
| 32 | 26. Air (Elijah) — “It Is Enough, O Lord” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 5:07 | |
| 33 | 27. Recitative — “See, Now He Sleepeth” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 0:55 | |
| 34 | 28. Trio Of Angels — “Lift Thine Eyes” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 1:41 | |
| 35 | 29. Chorus — “He, Watching Over Israel” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 3:08 | |
| 36 | 30. Recitative (Angel, Elijah) — “Arise, Elijah” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 1:52 | |
| 37 | 31. Air (Angel) — “O Rest In The Lord” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 3:11 | |
| 38 | 32. Chorus — “He that shall endure to the end” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 2:51 | |
| 39 | 33. Recitative (Elijah, Angel) — “Night Falleth ’Round Me” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 1:44 | |
| 40 | 34. Chorus — “Behold, God The Lord Passed By” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 4:16 | |
| 41 | 35. Recitative, Quartet And Chorus — “Above Him Stood The Seraphim” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 2:51 | |
| 42 | 36. Chorus — “Go, Return Upon Thy Way” — And Recitative (Elijah), “I Go My Way” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 1:22 | |
| 43 | 37. Arioso (Elijah) — “For The Mountains Shall Depart” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 2:40 | |
| 44 | 38. Chorus — “Thus Did Elijah The Prophet Break Forth” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 2:49 | |
| 45 | 39. Air — “Then Shall The Righteous Shine Forth” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 3:03 | |
| 46 | 40. Recitative — “For God Sent His People The Prophet Elijah” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 0:58 | |
| 47 | 41. Chorus — “Thus Saith The Lord” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 3:20 | |
| 48 | Quartet — “O Come, Everyone That Thirsteth” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 3:27 | |
| 49 | 42. Chorus — “And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth” | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Barbara Bonney, Florence Quivar, Jerry Hadley, Thomas Hampson | 3:13 |
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