Elijah (oratorio) never went out of fashion in England. Mendelssohn prepared a scholarly edition of some of Handel's oratorios for publication in London. "Elijah" is modelled on the oratorios of these two Baroque masters; however, in its lyricism and use of orchestral and choral colour the style clearly reflects Mendelssohn's own genius as an early Romantic composer. The work is scored for four vocal soloists (bass-baritone, tenor, alto, soprano), full symphony orchestra including trombones, ophicleide, organ, and a large chorus singing usually in four, but occasionally eight parts. The title role is for bass-baritone and was sung at the premiere by the
Paul Sullivan (composer) Touched With Wonder: Windows of Hope and numerous blogs. Sullivan received a Grammy Award as a member of the Paul Winter Consort for the 2006 album "Silver Solstice". He received two NAIRD Indie Awards. In 1992 he won in the category of Seasonal Music for "Christmas in Maine", and in 1997 he won in the category of Spoken Word for "White on White". Paul Sullivan (composer) Paul Sullivan (born July 31, 1955) is an American Grammy Award winning pianist and composer whose music blends jazz and classical styles. He is a member of the Paul Winter Consort. Sullivan was born