L’enfance du Christ (The Childhood of Christ / 1855 Berlioz), oratorio
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L’enfance du Christ <French> / The Childhood of Christ (1855) is an oratorio by Hector Berlioz (mus.).
Abstract
“Trilogie sacrée,” for solo voices, chorus and orchestra. Describes the attempt by Herod the Great to kill Jesus and the Flight into Egypt of the Holy Family.
Editions, translations, performances
Premiered with great success in Paris [France]: Salle Herz, 10 December 1855.