Christus (1899 Draeseke), oratorio

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Christus <German> / Christ (1899) is cycle of four oratorios by Felix Draeseke (mus. and libr.).

Abstract

“Ein Mysterium in einem Vorspiele und drei Oratorien.” A cycle of oratorios covering the Life of Jesus.

Unlike traditional oratorio, the work contains no narrator, no Evangelist, and no recitative. Instead, a chorus of 150-200 members serves to advance the plot.

Editions, translations

Composed between 1895 and 1899.

Synopsis

  • Vorspiel: Die Geburt des Herrn.
  • 1. Erstes Oratorium: Christi Weihe.
  • 2. Zweites Oratorium: Christus der Prophet.
  • 3. Drittes Oratorium: Tod und Sieg der Herrn

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