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
Rob Gardner (composer) television composition program. Among the oratorios by Gardner are "He is Jesus Christ", "Joseph Smith the Prophet", "Saints and Pioneers" and "Lamb of God". He composed and conducted the production of the YouTube video "Manger of Bethlehem". He also has composed the musicals, "Blackbeard" and "The Price of Freedom" (with Mckane Davis). Gardner is also a co-founder and president of the nonprofit organization Spire Music. He also helped found the group Cinematic Pop. Rob Gardner (composer) Rob Gardner (born 1978) is an American Latter-day Saint composer of primarily oratorios. One of his most widely performed works is his oratorio "Lamb