Immerse yourself in the sacred and profound compositions of Felix Mendelssohn with the album "Mendelssohn: Christus." Released on November 7, 2011, under the naïve classique label, this album is a masterful blend of chamber music, classical, and choral genres, spanning a captivating 48 minutes. Mendelssohn, renowned for his symphonies, concertos, and piano music, offers a deeply moving and spiritually uplifting experience through this collection of choral and orchestral works.
The album features the incomparable "Christus," Op. 97, a significant work in Mendelssohn's repertoire, along with other notable pieces like "O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden" and "Vom Himmel hoch." Each track is meticulously performed, showcasing the intricate beauty of Mendelssohn's compositions. The recording, captured in June 2011 at the Notre-Dame Du Liban Church in Paris, France, adds an atmospheric depth to the music, enhancing the listener's connection to the sacred texts and melodies.
From the stirring recitative "Da Jesu geboren ward" to the triumphant Schlusschor "Lob, ehr sei Gott im höchsten Thron," this album is a testament to Mendelssohn's genius and his ability to evoke deep emotional and spiritual responses. Whether you are a devoted fan of classical music or a newcomer seeking to explore the genre, "Mendelssohn: Christus" promises an enriching and soul-stirring listening experience.
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Tracks
Verleih uns Frieden gnädiglichFelix Mendelssohn, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Christus: I. Recitativ "Da Jesu geboren ward"Felix Mendelssohn, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Christus: II. Terzett "Wo ist der neugeborne König der Juden"Felix Mendelssohn, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Christus: III. Choral "Es wird ein Stern aus Jacob aufgehn"Felix Mendelssohn, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Christus: IV. "Und der ganze Haufe stand auf"Felix Mendelssohn, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Christus: V. "Ihr Töchter Zions"Felix Mendelssohn, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Christus: VI. Choral "Er nimmt auf seinen Rücken"Felix Mendelssohn, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
O Haupt voll blut und wunden: I. Chor "O Haupt voll blut und wunden"Felix Mendelssohn, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
O Haupt voll blut und wunden: II. Aria "Du dessen Todeswunden"Felix Mendelssohn, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
O Haupt voll blut und wunden: III. Choral "Ich will hier bei dir Stehen"Felix Mendelssohn, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Vom Himmel hoch: I. Chor "Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her"Felix Mendelssohn, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Vom Himmel hoch: II. Aria "Es ist der Herr Christ"Felix Mendelssohn, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Vom Himmel hoch: III. Choral "Er bringt euch alle Seligkeit"Felix Mendelssohn, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Vom Himmel hoch: IV. Aria "Sei willekomm, du edler Gast!"Felix Mendelssohn, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Vom Himmel hoch: V. Arioso "Das also hat gefallen dir"Felix Mendelssohn, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Vom Himmel hoch: VI. Schlusschor "Lob, ehr sei Gott im höchsten Thron"Felix Mendelssohn, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
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