Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony perform five diverse works, culminating in an affecting reading of Fauré’s pensive ...

"When they make music together ... so that when Mendelssohn's Elijah was commissioned and performed in Birmingham in 1846, the choral tradition was already well established.

Following a sold-out performance of Felix Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” last month in Campbell and their signature “You-Sing-It ...

Mendelssohn (1809-1847), a German composer, wrote an original piece of music for a chamber orchestra when he was just 12 years old, and he wrote his first symphony designed for a full orchestra to ...

The Chamber Singers of Iowa City, with orchestra and soloists, are delighted to present Felix Mendelssohn's dramatic oratorio "Elijah" at 3 p.m. on Mother's Day, May 12. We will breathe life into ...

It was William Cummings who, in 1855, ignored both their suggestions, put Wesley’s text with Mendelssohn’s music, and created one of the most joyful and beloved Christmas hymns.

I am not better than my fathers.” Cracked, pained, occasionally rasping, rising to a fearsome roar then subsiding to a ...

Two recently released recordings could make for rewarding listening during the 12 days of festivities which celebrate the ...