Les Béatitudes (1879 Franck / Colomb), oratorio

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Les Béatitudes <French> / The Beatitudes (1879) is an oratorio by César Franck (mus.) and Joséphine Colomb (libr.).

Abstract

Editions, performances

Premiered in a reduced form in Paris [France]: at the composer's house, 20 February 1879. The first public performance was in Colonne [France]: March 19, 1893.

Published in.

Synopsis

The work is divided into eight parts and a prologue:

  • Prologue
  • I. Bienheureux les pauvres d'esprit (Blessed are the poor in spirit)
  • II. Bienheureux ceux qui sont doux (Blessed are the meek)
  • III. Beinheureux ceux qui pleurent (Blessed are they that mourn)
  • IV. Bienheureux ceux qui ont faim et soif de la justice (Blessed are they that hunger and thirst for righteousness)
  • V. Heureux les miséricordieux (Blessed are the merciful)
  • VI. Bienheureux ceux qui ont le cœur pur (Blessed are the pure in heart)
  • VII. Bienheureux les pacifiques (Blessed are the peacemakers)
  • VIII. Bienheureux ceux qui souffrent persécution pour la justice (Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake)

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