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Beethoven Christ on the Mount of Olives Chri London Symphony Orchestra Sir Simon Rattle Londo
Beethoven Christ on the Mount of Olives Chri
London Symphony Orchestra Sir Simon Rattle Londo
Composed in 1803, while Beethoven was also writing the 'Eroica' Symphony, Christ on the Mount of Olives (Christus am Ölberge) is the composer's only oratorio, and
combines the emotive force of his later Missa Solemnis with the theatre of a Bach Passion. With orchestra, chorus and soloists, it tells the story of Jesus' prayer and arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane and also reflects the emotional pressure Beethoven was under at the time. This recording by Sir Simon Rattle, with acclaimed singers Elsa Dreisig, Pavol Breslik and David Soar was made during the London Symphony Orchestra's celebration of Beethoven's 250th anniversary.
.. ON THE MOUNT OF OLIVES / SIMON RATTLE
| Media | Music CD (Compact Disc) |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Composer | Beethoven Ludwig Van |
| Released | November 13, 2020 |
| EAN/UPC | 0822231186229 |
| Label | LSO LIVE LSO0862 |
| Genre | Oratorio |
| Dimensions | 125 × 140 × 10 mm · 200 g (Weight (estimated)) |
| Conductor | Simon Rattle |
| Orchestra | London Symphony Orchestra |
| Soloist | Elsa Dreisig / Pavol Breslik / David Soar |