Christus am Olberge

Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer, Performer), Volker Wagenheim (Conductor, Performer), Bonn Orchester der Beethovenhalle (Orchestra, Performer), Christina Deutekom (Performer, Composer), Nicolai Gedda (Performer, Conductor), Nicolai Gedda (Artist), Cristina Deutekom (Artist), Hans Sotin (Artist), Volker Wangenheim (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Ludwig van Beethoven, Volker Wagenheim, Bonn Orchester der Beethovenhalle, Christina Deutekom, Nicolai Gedda
• Orchestra: Bonn Orchester der Beethovenhalle
• Conductor: Volker Wagenheim, Nicolai Gedda
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven, Christina Deutekom
• Audio CD (May 4, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: EMI Classics
• ASIN: B000246J68
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #325,964 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Christus am Ölberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives), oratorio, Op. 85: No. 1. Introduction (Grave - Adagio)

2. Christus am Ölberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives), oratorio, Op. 85: No. 1. Recit: Jehova, du mein Vater!

3. Christus am Ölberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives), oratorio, Op. 85: No. 1. Aria: Meine Seele ist erschüttert

4. Christus am Ölberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives), oratorio, Op. 85: No. 2. Recit: Erzittre, Erde, Jehova's Sohn liegt hier!

5. Christus am Ölberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives), oratorio, Op. 85: No. 2. Aria: Preist, preist des Erlösers Güte

6. Christus am Ölberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives), oratorio, Op. 85: No. 2. Chorus & Solo: O Heil euch, ihr Erlösten

7. Christus am Ölberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives), oratorio, Op. 85: No. 2. Doch weh! die frech entehren

8. Christus am Ölberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives), oratorio, Op. 85: No. 3. Recit: Verkündet, Seraph, mir dein Mund...

9. Christus am Ölberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives), oratorio, Op. 85: No. 3. Duet: So ruhe denn mit ganzer Schwere

10. Christus am Ölberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives), oratorio, Op. 85: No. 4. Recit: Wilkommen, Tod!

11. Christus am Ölberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives), oratorio, Op. 85: No. 4. Chorus: Wir haben ihn gesehen

12. Christus am Ölberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives), oratorio, Op. 85: No. 5. Recit: Die mich zu fangen ausgezogen sind...

13. Christus am Ölberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives), oratorio, Op. 85: No. 5. Chorus: Hier ist er, der Verbannte

14. Christus am Ölberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives), oratorio, Op. 85: No. 6. Recit: Nicht ungestraft soll der Verwegnen Schar...

15. Christus am Ölberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives), oratorio, Op. 85: No. 6. Trio: Im meinen Adern wühlen gerechter Zorn und Wuth

16. Christus am Ölberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives), oratorio, Op. 85: No. 6. Chorus & Solo: Auf! auf! ergreifet den Verräther

17. Christus am Ölberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives), oratorio, Op. 85: No. 6. Chorus: Welten singen Dank und Ehre... Preiset ihn, ihr

Customer Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Recording of an Under-Appreciated Work, February 28, 2005

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Jason Siegel "El Rey de las Llantas" (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christus am Olberge (Audio CD)

Beethoven's Christ on the Mount of Olives is rarely performed or recorded, and is often criticized for its mixture of operatic and oratorio forms (which are not so different to begin with). However, it's a wonderful little piece that has more affinities with Mozart's Magic Flute than Bach's Passions. It includes a lovely duet (gorgeously sung here by Gedda and Deutekom), an even better trio, a neat little fugue, and an awesome choral number depicting the Roman soldiers capturing Jesus, which sounds like a German drinking song! Gedda sings a heroic Jesus with a voice that is both powerful and mellifluous. His performance is itself worth the price of the CD. Sotin and Deutekom (one of the most under-appreciated sopranos on record)are also excellent, and the orchestral playing conducted by Wangenheim is extremely spirited. Needless to say, I highly recommend this recording.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Beethoven is Beethoven and this is too loud., December 13, 2009

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Robert Avakian (Tulsa, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christus am Olberge (Audio CD)

As is usual with the modern interpretations of Beethoven's music, this has one volume - too loud. There is a definite lack of subtlety in this recording so only if you are in love with the way odd numbered symphonies are recorded post Bernstein, you'll like this. Otherwise, steer clear,