Hallgrímspassía (2007 Sigurður Sævarsson / Hallgrímur Pétursson), oratorio

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Hallgrímspassía <Icelandic> / Hallgrímur's Passion (2007) is an oratorio by Sigurður Sævarsson (mus.) and Hallgrímur Pétursson (libr.). Based on Passíusálmar (1666 Hallgrímur Pétursson), poetry.

Abstract

Hallgrímur: bass, Jesus: tenor, Pilate: bass, Judas: tenor, Kaifas: tenor, sopran solo and choir: S.A.T.B

Orchestra: flute, bass-flute, oboe, clarinet in b flat, basson, 2 French horns, 1 percussionist (timpani,tam-tam, tubular chimes, cymbal and bass drum) and strings.

Cast

  • Schola cantorurum caput, conducted by Hordur Askelsson.

Editions, performances, translations

Premiered in Reykjavík, Iceland: Hallgrímskirkja, 21 February 2007.

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