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 Ferris (composer) Paul Ferris (composer) Richard Paul Ferris (2 May 1941 – 30 October 1995) was an English film composer and actor. Born in Corby, Northamptonshire, England, Ferris provided scores for various low budget British horror films during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Ferris began made a few acting appearances from 1961 such as "Dixon of Dock Green" and the 1964 comedy film "Rattle of a Simple Man". In 1965 he was seen as John Mannering's sidekick David Marlowe in "The Baron" before his character was replaced by Sue Lloyd at the insistence of American television executives. He briefly appeared in