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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn
Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Orchestra of Wales
Performer: Anna Leese (Soprano)
Conductor: Thierry Fischer
Date of broadcast: 01 March 2009

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: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Chorus of Wales
Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 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

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