Historical information

A recording of 'Elijah', an oratorio by Felix Mendelssohn, first performed in 1846, depicting events in the life of the Prophet Elijah as told in the Old Testament book of Kings. The work is scored for eight vocal soloists (two each of bass, tenor, alto and soprano). This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society was recorded at Greensborough Uniting Church in 1977; conducted by V. Lennie.

Physical description

1 audio cassette in clear plastic case

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten on side 2: "Elijah. DV Choral Society. Cond. Valda Lennie 1977"