The Crucifixion (1887 Stainer), oratorio

The Crucifixion (1887) is an oratorio by John Stainer (mus.) and William J. Sparrow-Simpson (libr.).

Abstract

“A meditation on the sacred passion of the Holy Redeemer for two solo voices (tenor and bass) and chorus, and interspersed with hymns to be sung by the congregation.” Another oratorio from the acclaimed English composer and organist of the Anglican Church.

Editions, performances

Published and first performed in London at St. Marylebone Church, on 24 February 1887.

Synopsis

1. And They Came to a Place Named Gethsemane (tenor recitative)
2. The Agony (tenor and bass solo and chorus)
3. Processional to Calvary (organ solo) and "Fling Wide the Gates" (chorus and tenor solo)
4. And When They Were Come (bass recitative)
5. The Mystery of the Divine Humiliation (hymn)
6. He Made Himself of No Reputation (bass recitative)
7. The Majesty of the Divine Humiliation tenor solo
8. And As Moses Lifted Up the Serpent (bass recitative)
9. God So Loved the World (chorus or quartet a cappella)
10. Litany of the Passion (hymn)
11. Jesus Said, 'Father, Forgive Them' (tenor and male chorus recitative)
12. So Thou Liftest Thy Divine Petition (tenor and bass solo duet)
13. The Mystery of the Intercession (hymn)
14. And One of the Malefactors (bass solo and male chorus)
15. The Adoration of the Crucified (hymn)
16. When Jesus Therefore Saw His Mother (tenor solo and male chorus)
17. Is It Nothing to You? (bass solo)
18. The Appeal of the Crucified (chorus)
19. After This, Jesus Knowing That All Things Were Now Accomplished (tenor and male chorus recitative)
20. For the Love of Jesus (hymn)

External links

• Wikipedia.en