Description
Henschel Quartett, Susanne Kelling - Joseph Haydn, José Peris: The Seven Last Words Of Christ (Version For String Quartet And Voice) / Challenge Classics Audio CD 2012 / CC72546
UPC 608917254624
Product Details
Title: Joseph Haydn, José Peris: The Seven Last Words Of Christ (Version For String Quartet And Voice)
Artists: Henschel Quartett, Susanne Kelling
Label: Challenge Classics
Release Date: 2012
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Genre: Classical
Style: Classical
UPC: 608917254624
Description
The Henschel Quartett, joined by mezzo-soprano Susanne Kelling, presents a profound interpretation of Joseph Haydn's "The Seven Last Words of Christ," arranged by José Peris. This album, released by Challenge Classics in 2012, offers a unique version of Haydn's work, originally composed for orchestra and later adapted for string quartet and voice. The composition is a meditation on the final utterances of Jesus Christ on the cross, expressed through a series of seven sonatas and a powerful conclusion with "Il Terremoto" (The Earthquake). This recording captures the emotional depth and spiritual intensity of Haydn's music, with the Henschel Quartett's nuanced performance and Kelling's expressive vocal interpretation providing a moving experience for the listener.
Track List
- L'Introduzione (5:34)
- Sonata I (8:02)
- Sonata II (8:41)
- Sonata III (9:35)
- Sonata IV (8:07)
- Sonata V (6:31)
- Sonata VI (5:32)
- Sonata VII (9:24)
- Il Terremoto (1:57)
Interesting
"The Seven Last Words of Christ" is one of Haydn's most introspective and solemn works, originally commissioned for the Good Friday service at the Oratorio de la Santa Cueva in Cádiz, Spain. The Henschel Quartett, known for their sensitive and dynamic chamber music interpretations, along with Susanne Kelling's rich mezzo-soprano voice, bring a new dimension to this sacred piece, blending the string quartet's intimate sound with the human voice to reflect on the themes of sacrifice and redemption.
Key Credits
Ensemble: Henschel Quartett
Mezzo-soprano Vocals: Susanne Kelling
Producer: Piotr Furmanczyk
Executive-Producer: Anne De Jong
Viola: Monika Henschel
Violin: Christoph Henschel, Daniel Bell
Violoncello: Mathias Beyer-Karlshøj
