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The Prayer of Elijah (1995, revised 2004) 8 minutes
The middle movement from ... and they gathered on Mount Carmel, a surround-sound musical depiction of the great confrontation between the Old Testament prophet Elijah and the false prophets of Baal recorded in
I Kings 18.
The wind ensemble version employs a solo euphonium or solo horn, with two alto saxophones echoing the soloist from the two rear corners of the hall. The orchestral version employs a solo horn with two trombones on the echos. In both versions, extra players are behind the audience, twirling
whirlies
an effect which has repeatedly captivated audiences.
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