Description
Beethoven - Christus Am Ölberge - Cristina Deutekom, Nicolai Gedda, Hans Sotin / Philharmonischer Chor Der Stadt Bonn, Chor Des Theaters Der Stadt Bonn, Orchester Der Beethovenhalle Bonn / EMI Classics Audio CD 2004 Stereo
UPC 724358568622
Christus am Ölberge (in English, Christ on the Mount of Olives), Op. 85, is an oratorio by Ludwig van Beethoven portraying the emotional turmoil of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane prior to his crucifixion. It was begun in the fall of 1802, soon after his completion of the Heiligenstadt Testament, as indicated by evidence in the Wielhorsky sketchbook. The libretto in German is by the poet Franz Xaver Huber, editor of the Wiener Zeitung, with whom Beethoven worked closely. It was written in a very short period; in a letter to Breitkopf & Härtel written shortly after the oratorio's completion, Beethoven spoke of having written it in "a few weeks", although he later claimed that the piece required no more than 14 days to complete. It was first performed on April 5, 1803 at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna; in 1811, it was revised by Beethoven for publication by Breitkopf & Härtel. The 10 years that passed between the composition of the work and its publication resulted in its being assigned a relatively high opus number. The piece premiered in the United States in 1809; it was Beethoven's first success in the United States.
| Label: | EMI Classics – 724358568622 |
|---|---|
| Series: | Encore |
| Format: |
CD
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| Country: | Germany |
| Released: |
2004 |
| Genre: | Classical |
| Style: | Classical, Romantic, Oratorio |
Tracklist:
| 1 | Introduction (Grave - Adagio) | 6:28 | |
| 2 | Recit: My Father, O My Father! | 3:57 | |
| 3 | Aria: All My Soul Within Me Shudders | 4:45 | |
| 4 | Recit: Now Tremble, Nature, For This Is God's Own Son! | 1:45 | |
| 5 | Aria: Praise The Redeemer's Goodness | 1:25 | |
| 6 | Chorus & Solo: Oh Triumph, All Ye Ransom'd | 5:15 | |
| 7 | But Woe To Those Desprising | 1:53 | |
| 8 | Recit: Canst Thou, O Seraph, Now Declare The Mercy | 1:09 | |
| 9 | Duet: On Me, Then, Fall Thy Heavenly Judgement | 7:00 | |
| 10 | Recit: Then Welcome, Death! | 1:10 | |
| 11 | Chorus: We Surely Shall Find Him Here | 2:13 | |
| 12 | Recit: They Who Have Been Sent Here To Take Me | 1:46 | |
| 13 | Chorus: Behold Him, The Deceiver | 2:34 | |
| 14 | Recit: Not Unchastised Shall Be This Audacious Band | 1:20 | |
| 15 | Trio: My Immost Heart Is Burning With Righteous Wrath And Zeal |
4:58 | |
| 16 | Chorus & Solo: Haste! And Seize The Traitor | 3:03 | |
| 17 | Chorus: Hallelujah.. Praise The Lord, Ye Angelic Choirs | 4:31 |
- Bass Vocals – Hans Sotin
- Choir – Chor Des Theaters Der Stadt Bonn, Philharmonischer Chor Der Stadt Bonn
- Chorus Master – Theodor Scheer
- Composed By – Ludwig van Beethoven
- Conductor – Volker Wangenheim
- Orchestra – Orchester Der Beethovenhalle Bonn
- Soprano Vocals – Cristina Deutekom
- Tenor Vocals – Nicolai Gedda
