Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’ makes rare showing at Symphony Hall

When it comes to the oratorio literature, Mendelssohn’s “Elijah’’ is right up there in popularity with Handel’s “Messiah.’’ But the Boston Symphony Orchestra has over the years left it to others to maintain the work’s prominence, having presented it only twice in its history before this week’s performances. James Levine believed in “Elijah’’ strongly enough to make it one of ... (Full article: 411 words)

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