IV.2 - Elijah (1948)

After the completion of her Zodiac Suite Mary Lou Williams was keeping her mind open to other challenges. When in 1948 she was asked to compose a new piece for a 60-voice choir, she collaborated with composer Milton Orent on “Elijah,” a spiritual with modern harmonies. “Elijah” is an important piece in Williams’ oeuvre as it is an early precedent of her music for choir, and – although not a piece of sacred music per se – an early example of her interest in religious myths and writings. For the first time, this unrecorded piece is now available to the public. Instrumentation: for choir and piano Format: Full Score, SATB Vocal Score Music is printed to order from at our library in California. Ships in 1-2 weeks $39.95