Review:
Mendelssohn had long contemplated the idea of an oratorio dealing with Elijah. A commission from the Birmingham Festival afforded him the opportunity to complete the project. In spite of its quasi-religious content that generally was not applauded, there was thunderous applause and repeated encores at its premiere. The beautiful music of "O Rest in the Lord" is one of the movements in this oratorio. With several sixteenth notes and numerous eighth notes, this 35-measure piece can be quite challenging. It is scored in C Major.
Published by:
C.A.N. Enterprises
Part of the Series:
Classical Masters Series - C.A.N. Enterprises
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Composer:
Mendelssohn, Felix
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Arranger:
Doran, Tim & Price, Betty J.
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Octaves:
2
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Level:
NA
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
2009
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Season:
All Year
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Less than a full handbell choir:
Solo Ringer
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Classification:
Classical Music
, Compact Disc
, Classical Composers
, Concert
, Church or Concert
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Technique:
No Special Technique, may go well with chimes
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Handbells OR Chimes
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Bells Used:
Two Octaves: 13 Bells
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