Mendelssohn's Elijah No. 1 "Help, Lord."

Elijah performance on May 3, 2009 at Alys Stephens Center in Birmingham, AL. The Southeastern Chamber Orchestra, Terre Johnson - Conductor. Presented by Vestavia Hills Baptist Church. Chorus included singers from Vestavia Hills High School, Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church, Episcopal Church of the Ascension, St. Alban's Episcopal Church, South Highland Presbyterian Church, Birmingham Concert Chorale, Birmingham Chamber Chorus.

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[handelfan610]

where is the intro and overture?

[VHBCEvents]

we're gradually posting because it takes so long. We'll eventually get them posted.

[VHBCEvents]

Check now.

[markt2429]

@faeryglamer He did indeed, he was a great English speaker himself and worked very closely with the translator so that nothing would be lost in translation. I also agree that it's un-thrilling...

[faeryglamer]

@ergangui apparently Mendelssohn himself had it translated to be performed in English for the Birmingham Festival (no not the one in Alabama). Nobody is taking liberties with his work. I have to say I'm not thrilled with this version, however.

[wildaboutmingus]

Thanks so much for this series of postings. I really like the nice extras such as the biblical references and the text, showing how it relates to the drama of the music. Great help too for practicing at home.

[Jimbobman903]

@DadaMungo point there.

as one might say, touché.

(if my grammar is correct :P)

[DadaMungo]

@Jimbobman903 then you would surely mean 'incomprehensible'. If you're going to display OCD, then at least do it properly! ;D

[Jimbobman903]

@Itheamateurwriter i think you mean uncomprehendable

(sorry, OCD)

[Itheamateurwriter]

@ergangui It is. It's just awful quality and completely unintelligible. However, I believe that it's the only version of 'Help, Lord' on YouTube.

[goemaeregert]

alot is lost in translation

[george11419]

I'm not a great lover of massed choirs. The sound can be sluggish, as in this recording. That's just a personal view: I don't expect everyone to agree with me.

[ergangui]

in english??????