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Composer(s): Mendelssohn, Felix
Lyricist(s): Schubring, Julius
Conductor(s): Märkl, Jun
Orchestra(s): Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra
Choir(s): Leipzig MDR Radio Choir
Artist(s): Genz, Christoph; Lukas, Ralf; Mahnke, Claudia; Muller, Luise; Ziesak, Ruth
Label: Naxos
Genre: Choral - Sacred
Period: Romantic
Catalogue No: 8.572228-29
Barcode: 747313222872
Release Date: 10/2010
MENDELSSOHN, Felix: Elias (Elijah) (Ziesak, Mahnke, Genz, Lukas, Leipzig MDR Symphony and Chorus, Markl)
Mendelssohn’s magnificent oratorio Elijah brings to life the tumultuous times and personal drama of the Biblical prophet in a sweeping series of recitatives, arias and choruses in which the composer’s Romantic genius drew deeply from the wellsprings of Bach and Handel. In this new recording, sung in German, Jun Märkl, one of the most notable conductors of his generation, leads an outstanding cast of soloists headed by Ralf Lukas, and Germany’s longest-standing radio symphony orchestra and its acclaimed choir.
Tracklist
Disc 1
Mendelssohn, Felix
Schubring, Julius - Lyricist
Schubring, Julius - Lyricist
Mahnke, Claudia (mezzo-soprano)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Ziesak, Ruth (soprano)
Genz, Christoph (tenor)
Muller, Luise (treble)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Ziesak, Ruth (soprano)
Genz, Christoph (tenor)
Muller, Luise (treble)
|  | 1 | Part I: Introduction: So wahr der Herr, der Gott Israels, lebet (Bass) | 01:08 |
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 2 | Part I: Overture | 03:39 |
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 3 | Part I: Hilf, Herr! Hilf, Herr! (Chorus) - Recitative: Die Tiefe ist versieget! (Chorus) | 05:07 |
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 4 | Part I: Duet: Herr, hore unser Gebet! (Soprano, Alto, Chorus) | 02:06 |
Mahnke, Claudia (mezzo-soprano)
Ziesak, Ruth (soprano)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Ziesak, Ruth (soprano)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 5 | Part I: Recitative: Zerreisset eure Herzen (Tenor) | 00:39 |
Genz, Christoph (tenor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 6 | Part I: Aria: So ihr mich von ganzem Herzen suchet (Tenor) | 02:20 |
Genz, Christoph (tenor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 7 | Part I: Aber der Herr sieht es nicht (Chorus) | 04:31 |
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 8 | Part I: Recitative: Elias, gehe weg von hinnen (Alto) | 00:49 |
Mahnke, Claudia (mezzo-soprano)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 9 | Part I: Double Quartet: Denn er hat seinen Engeln befohlen uber dir (Chorus) - Recitative: Nun auch der Bach vertrocknet ist (Alto) | 04:11 |
Mahnke, Claudia (mezzo-soprano)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 10 | Part I: Recitative, Aria and Duet: Was hast du an mir getan, du Mann Gottes! (Soprano, Bass) | 06:22 |
Ziesak, Ruth (soprano)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 11 | Part I: Wohl dem, der den Herrn furchtet (Chorus) | 02:38 |
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 12 | Part I: Recitative: So wahr der Herr Zebaoth lebet (Bass, Tenor, Chorus) | 03:57 |
Genz, Christoph (tenor)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 13 | Part I: Baal, erhore uns! (Chorus) | 02:57 |
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 14 | Part I: Recitative: Rufet lauter (Bass, Chorus) | 00:58 |
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 15 | Part I: Recitative: Rufet lauter! Er hort euch nicht! (Bass, Chorus) | 02:03 |
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 16 | Part I: Aria: Herr Gott Abrahams, Isaaks und Israels (Bass) | 03:29 |
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 17 | Part I: Quartet: Wirf dein Anliegen auf den Herrn (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) | 01:32 |
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Ziesak, Ruth (soprano)
Mahnke, Claudia (mezzo-soprano)
Genz, Christoph (tenor)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Ziesak, Ruth (soprano)
Mahnke, Claudia (mezzo-soprano)
Genz, Christoph (tenor)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
| | 18 | Part I: Recitative: Der du deine Diener machst zu Geistern (Bass, Chorus) | 03:08 |
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 19 | Part I: Aria: Ist nicht des Herrn Wort wie ein Feuer (Bass) | 02:10 |
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 20 | Part I: Arioso: Weh ihnen, dass sie von mir weichen! (Alto) | 03:15 |
Mahnke, Claudia (mezzo-soprano)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 21 | Part I: Recitative: Hilf deinem Volk, du Mann Gottes! (Tenor, Bass, Treble, Chorus) | 05:54 |
Genz, Christoph (tenor)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Muller, Luise (treble)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Muller, Luise (treble)
| | 22 | Part I: Dank sei dir, Gott (Chorus) | 03:51 |
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Disc 2
| | 1 | Part II: Aria: Hore, Israel, hore des Herrn Stimme! (Soprano) - Recitative: So spricht der Herr (Soprano) - Aria: Ich bin euer Troster (Soprano) | 05:24 |
Ziesak, Ruth (soprano)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 2 | Part II: Furchte dich nicht, spricht unser Gott (Chorus) | 04:02 |
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 3 | Part II: Recitative: Der Herr hat dich erhoben aus dem Volk (Bass, Alto, Chorus) | 03:32 |
Mahnke, Claudia (mezzo-soprano)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 4 | Part II: Wehe ihm, er muss sterben! (Chorus) | 01:38 |
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 5 | Part II: Recitative: Du Mann Gottes (Tenor, Bass) | 02:11 |
Genz, Christoph (tenor)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 6 | Part II: Aria: Es ist genug! (Bass) | 05:01 |
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 7 | Part II: Recitative: Siehe, er schlaft (Tenor) | 00:41 |
Genz, Christoph (tenor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 8 | Part II: Trio: Hebe deine Augen auf zu den Bergen (Chorus) | 01:42 |
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 9 | Part II: Siehe, der Huter Israels (Chorus) | 03:12 |
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 10 | Part II: Recitative: Stehe auf, Elias (Alto, Bass) | 01:40 |
Mahnke, Claudia (mezzo-soprano)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 11 | Part II: Aria: Sei stille dem Herrn und warte auf ihn (Alto) | 03:07 |
Mahnke, Claudia (mezzo-soprano)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 12 | Part II: Wer bis ans Ende beharrt, der wird selig (Chorus) | 03:07 |
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 13 | Part II: Recitative: Herr, es wird Nacht um mich (Bass, Soprano) | 01:43 |
Ziesak, Ruth (soprano)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 14 | Part II: Der Herr ging voruber (Chorus) | 04:04 |
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 15 | Part II: Recitative: Seraphim standen uber ihm (Alto) - Quartet: Heilig, heilig, heilig ist Gott (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, Chorus) | 03:18 |
Ziesak, Ruth (soprano)
Mahnke, Claudia (mezzo-soprano)
Genz, Christoph (tenor)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Mahnke, Claudia (mezzo-soprano)
Genz, Christoph (tenor)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 16 | Part II: Recitative: Gehe wiederum hinab! (Bass, Chorus) | 01:30 |
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 17 | Part II: Arioso: Ja, es sollen wohl Berge weichen (Bass) | 02:29 |
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 18 | Part II: Und der Prophet Elias brach hervor wie ein Feuer (Chorus) | 02:48 |
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 19 | Part II: Aria: Dann werden die Gerechten leuchten (Tenor) | 02:48 |
Genz, Christoph (tenor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 20 | Part II: Recitative: Darum ward gesendet der Prophet Elias (Soprano) | 01:17 |
Ziesak, Ruth (soprano)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 21 | Part II: Aber einer erwacht von Mitternacht (Chorus) | 03:49 |
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 22 | Part II: Quartet: Wohlan, alle die ihr durstig seid (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) | 03:34 |
Ziesak, Ruth (soprano)
Mahnke, Claudia (mezzo-soprano)
Genz, Christoph (tenor)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Mahnke, Claudia (mezzo-soprano)
Genz, Christoph (tenor)
Lukas, Ralf (bass)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
| | 23 | Part II: Alsdann wird euer Licht hervorbrechen (Chorus) | 03:17 |
Leipzig MDR Radio Choir (Choir)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Leipzig MDR Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Märkl, Jun (Conductor)
Total Playing Time: 02:12:38