LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN’S CHRIST ON THE MOUNT OF OLIVES, OP. 85. ATTEMPT AT INTROSPECTION (PART II) Cover Image

CHRYSTUS NA GÓRZE OLIWNEJ OP. 85 LUDWIGA VAN BEETHOVENA. PRÓBA INTROSPEKCJI (CZĘŚĆ II)
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN’S CHRIST ON THE MOUNT OF OLIVES, OP. 85. ATTEMPT AT INTROSPECTION (PART II)

Author(s): Marek Dudek
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Music, Theology and Religion, 18th Century, 19th Century
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe Franciszka Salezego (TNFS)
Keywords: Beethoven; German oratorio; Klangrede; Huber; libretto; Christ on The Mount of Olives; music analysis;

Summary/Abstract: Ludvig van Beethoven, well-known in musical circles mainly due to his instrumental achievements, was indeed vividly interested in vocal-instrumental compositions. The focal point of his studies on the works of his predecessors, i.e. baroque and classicism masters, was the interrelation between the text and the score. The first Klangrede study was the oratorio entitled Christ on the Mount of Olives, Op.85, the libretto by F.X. Huber. However, neither the Vienna audience nor the composer himself were contented with it. Thorough changes (in 1804 and 1811) resulted in implementing numerous elements from the Fidelio opera but the work still remained unsatisfying.

  • Issue Year: 39/2018
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 149-168
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish
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