Christus am Ölberge, Op.85 (Beethoven, Ludwig van)

		Movements/Sections 15 sections 1. Introduction: Grave. Adagio 2. Recitative: Jehova, du mein Vater! 3. Aria: Meine Seele ist erschüttert 4. Recitative: Erzittre, Erde, Jehova's Sohn liegt heir! 5. Aria, Chorus of Angels: a. Preist des Erlösers Güte b. O Heil euch, ihr Erlösten 6. Recitative: Verkündet, Seraph, mir dein Mund Erbarmen 7. Duet: So ruhe denn mit ganzer Schwere 8. Recitative: Wilkommen, Tod 9. Chorus of Soldiers: Wir haben ihn gesehen 10. Recitative: Die mich zu fangen ausgezogen sind 11. Choruses a. Chorus of Soldiers: Hier ist er, der Verbannte b. Chorus of Youth: Was soll der Lärm bedeuten? 12. Recitative: Nicht ungestraft soll der Verweg'nen Schar 13. Trio and Chorus: In meinen Adern wühlen gerechter Zorn und Wut 14. Chorus of Angels: Welten singen Dank und Ehre ('Hallelujah') 15. Chorus: Preiset ihn, ihr Engelchöre Composition Year 1803–04 Genre Categories Sacred oratorios; Oratorios; Religious works; For 3 voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; For voices and chorus with orchestra; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring the soprano voice; Scores featuring the tenor voice; Scores featuring the bass voice; Scores featuring mixed chorus; Scores featuring the orchestra; German language; English language

Sheet Music

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• Vocal Scores (3)

Full Scores

 Complete Score
*#51263 - 12.51MB, 132 pp. -  5.5/10 2 4 6 8 10 (4) - V/V/V - 5401x⇩

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Ivdruiz (2009/12/29)

Editor:

First edition

Publisher Info.:

Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.[1811]. Plate 1616.

Copyright:

Public Domain [tag/del]

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 Complete Score (grayscale)
*#73991 - 51.80MB, 132 pp. -  8.9/10 2 4 6 8 10 (7) - V/V/V - 5924x⇩

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Ivdruiz (2010/8/6)

 Complete Score (black and white)
*#315674 - 16.56MB, 126 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (0) - V/V/V - 487x⇩

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Cypressdome (2014/2/13)

Publisher Info.:

Ludwig van Beethovens Werke, Serie 19: Kirchenmusik, Nr.205
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, n.d.[1863]. Plate B.205.

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Public Domain [tag/del]

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Vocal Scores

Complete

 Complete Score
*#221106 - 4.42MB, 98 pp. -  6.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (2) - V/V/V - 2011x⇩

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Fynnjamin (2012/5/19)

Arranger:

Ebenezer Prout (1835-1909), piano reduction

Language:

English

Translator:

John Troutbeck (1832-1899), English text

Publisher Info.:

London: Novello, n.d.

Copyright:

Public Domain [tag/del]

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This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.

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Chor der Engel (Hallelujah)

 Complete Score
*#38272 - 8.99MB, 14 pp. -  6.3/10 2 4 6 8 10 (3) - V/V/V - 2593x⇩

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Choralia (2009/8/29)

 Complete Score (600dpi CCITT G4)
*#38291 - 1.89MB, 14 pp. -  5.5/10 2 4 6 8 10 (6) - V/V/V - 1510x⇩

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Choralia (2009/8/29)

Language:

English

Publisher Info.:

Novello's Octavo Choruses No.196
London: Novello, n.d.[ca.1880-1890].

Copyright:

Public Domain [tag/del]

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Grayscale, 300 dpi, jpeg compressed. "Chor der Engel" in the German version

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General Information

Work Title	Christus am Ölberge
Alternative Title	Christ on the Mount of Olives; Mount of Olives ; Oratorium

Composer	Beethoven, Ludwig van
Opus/Catalogue Number	Op.85
Key	C major
Movements/Sections	15 sections 1. Introduction: Grave. Adagio 2. Recitative: Jehova, du mein Vater! 3. Aria: Meine Seele ist erschüttert 4. Recitative: Erzittre, Erde, Jehova's Sohn liegt heir! 5. Aria, Chorus of Angels: a. Preist des Erlösers Güte b. O Heil euch, ihr Erlösten 6. Recitative: Verkündet, Seraph, mir dein Mund Erbarmen 7. Duet: So ruhe denn mit ganzer Schwere 8. Recitative: Wilkommen, Tod 9. Chorus of Soldiers: Wir haben ihn gesehen 10. Recitative: Die mich zu fangen ausgezogen sind 11. Choruses a. Chorus of Soldiers: Hier ist er, der Verbannte b. Chorus of Youth: Was soll der Lärm bedeuten? 12. Recitative: Nicht ungestraft soll der Verweg'nen Schar 13. Trio and Chorus: In meinen Adern wühlen gerechter Zorn und Wut 14. Chorus of Angels: Welten singen Dank und Ehre ('Hallelujah') 15. Chorus: Preiset ihn, ihr Engelchöre
Year/Date of Composition	1803–04
First Performance	1803-4-5 in Vienna, Theater an der Wien
First Publication	1811
Librettist	Franz Xaver Huber (1760-1810)
Language	German
Piece Style	Classical
Instrumentation	Solo Voices (S,T,B), Mixed Chorus (SATTBB), Orchestra 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, strings
External Links	Wikipedia article Classical Archives article RISM 402006591 (info on early published vocal score)