Description

César Franck: Les Béatitudes = Die Seligpreisungen = The Beatitudes - Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic 2x Audio CD 2009 / CD 98.548

UPC 4010276021742

Label: Hänssler Classic – CD 98.548
Format: 2 x CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 2009
Genre: Classical
Style: Romantic, Oratorio

Product Features

Complete Oratorio: A full rendition of César Franck's monumental work "Les Béatitudes" (The Beatitudes) for soloists, chorus, and orchestra.
Renowned Performers: Featuring the acclaimed Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart and Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR under the direction of Helmuth Rilling.
High-Quality Production: Expertly engineered and produced to deliver a rich, immersive listening experience.

Overview

This 2x CD set presents César Franck's profound oratorio Les Béatitudes, a monumental work reflecting the composer's deep religious inspiration. Released by Hänssler Classic, this album showcases the full oratorio, which sets the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount to music, portraying a range of spiritual and emotional landscapes.

The performance by the Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart and the Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, conducted by Helmuth Rilling, brings a depth and clarity to Franck’s work, capturing its intricate harmonies and expressive solos.

Interesting Facts

Textual Inspiration: The oratorio is based on the Beatitudes from the Gospel of Matthew, expressing themes of blessing, comfort, and righteousness.
Critical Acclaim: Helmuth Rilling is celebrated for his interpretations of Romantic choral works, bringing a profound understanding to Franck's oratorio.
Notable Soloists: Features performances by esteemed soloists including Cornelia Kallisch and Diana Montague.

Track Listing

CD 1

Prologue – 5:51
Beatitude I: Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit, For Theirs Is The Kingdom Of Heaven – 13:52
Beatitude II: Blessed Are The Meek, For They Shall Inherit The Earth – 10:57
Beatitude III: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn, For They Shall Be Comforted – 18:26
Beatitude IV: Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness, For They Shall Be Satisfied – 12:02

CD 2

Beatitude V: Blessed Are The Mercyful, For They Shall Obtain Mercy – 15:36
Beatitude VI: Blessed Are The Pure In Heart, For They Shall See God – 14:47
Beatitude VII: Blessed Are The Peacemakers, For They Shall Be Called Sons Of God – 16:07
Beatitude VIII: Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted For Righteousness' Sake, For Theirs Is The Kingdom Of Heaven – 21:31