Whether unfinished or fragmentary, Mendelssohn's Christus is still a powerful work combining drama with heightened spiritual beauty. I particularly like the three parts for chorus and orchestra.
I am sure if Mendelssohn would have lived a bit longer 'Christus' would have become as might as his completed oratorios 'Paulus' and 'Elias'. No attempts have been made to make a performing version of the oratorio (most likely because that will require a lot of the reconstructer's own music in the Mendelssohn-like style). The survived movements, though, consist of really beautiful and memorable music, especially the second part's choir 'Oh daughters of Zion'. Thanks for uploading this great recording!
Whether unfinished or fragmentary, Mendelssohn's Christus is still a powerful work combining drama with heightened spiritual beauty. I particularly like the three parts for chorus and orchestra.
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I am sure if Mendelssohn would have lived a bit longer 'Christus' would have become as might as his completed oratorios 'Paulus' and 'Elias'. No attempts have been made to make a performing version of the oratorio (most likely because that will require a lot of the reconstructer's own music in the Mendelssohn-like style). The survived movements, though, consist of really beautiful and memorable music, especially the second part's choir 'Oh daughters of Zion'. Thanks for uploading this great recording!