Mendelssohn Elias oratorio performed by the Gurzenich-Orchester Koln and the Chor des Stadtischen Musikvereins zu Dusseldorf under the baton of James Conlon. This 2-CD set from the Gemini - The EMI Treasures collection features notable soloists including Andreas Schmidt, Andrea Rost, Cornelia Kallisch, and Deon van der Walt. Sung in German, this digital recording captures the complete Part I and Part II of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy's masterpiece. The double disc set is presented in a slimline jewel case, offering a definitive interpretation of this classical choral staple.