Which composer wrote the biblical oratorio Elijah?

• A. Handel
• B. Bach
• C. Mendelssohn
• D. Brahms

Answer: (C)

This question tests your knowledge of who wrote the biblical oratorio Elijah. Elijah is Felix Mendelssohn’s oratorio, composed in the mid-19th century as part of his revival of large-scale sacred music. Mendelssohn’s Elijah showcases Romantic-era choral writing and dramatic storytelling through voices, orchestration, and solo arias, making it a landmark in the oratorio repertoire. While other composers like Handel created famous biblical oratorios and Bach and Brahms contributed important sacred works, the work titled Elijah is by Mendelssohn.