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 Lewis (composer) Suite", "Rosa mundi" and "Suite navarraise" in the Naxos series of "English String Miniatures" alongside works by Frank Bridge, Frederick Delius, Gustav Holst, John Ireland, and Peter Warlock. He is a cousin of composer Keith Burstein. Paul Lewis (composer) Paul Lewis (born 1943) is a British composer who was born in Brighton, England. Lewis began composing for television at age 20 and is best known today for his television music. It includes TV scores for dramatic series such as "Arthur of the Britons", "The Prisoner of Zenda" and "Undermind", children's series such as "Brendon Chase", "Seal Morning" and "Woof!" and