This program by the award-winning Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir under the direction of it's artistic director and chief conductor Kaspars Putnins includes Franz Liszt's (1881-1886) mystery-filled Via Crucis as well as four enigmatic and spiritual choral works by Arvo PÃ¤rt (b. 1935). Liszt's Via Crucis is one of his religious keyworks representing his late modern style. Liszt joined the Franciscan Order in Rome in 1865 and remained as a devout Catholic until the end of his life. Liszt became interested in the Gregorian chant and the works of Palestrina. His stay in Rome inside the Vatican walls inspired him to write several religious works, including the Via Crucis. During Liszt's lifetime, and even today, his religious works were somewhat neglected: Via Crucis was completed in 1879, but not premiered until 1929. This recorded version for choir and piano features Kalle Randalu, one of Estonia's internationally most well-known pianists. This recording includes Arvo PÃ¤rt's first choral work, Solfeggio, from the 1960s, which is already looking towards his later style. PÃ¤rt has described his Summa from 1977 as his "most strict and enigmatic work" in his series of works in the tintinnabuli style. The two other choral works are based on biblical passages from the Gospels of Luke and Matthew.

Tracklist:

Solfeggio (Version For Chorus)
Summa (Version For Chorus)
Zwei Beter
The Woman With The Alabaster Box
Via Crucis, S. 53: Vexilla Regis
Via Crucis, S. 53: I. Jesus Wird Zum Tode Verdammt
Via Crucis, S. 53: II. Jesus Trägt Sein Kreuz
Via Crucis, S. 53: III. Jesus Fällt Zum Ersten Mal
Via Crucis, S. 53: IV. Jesus Begegnet Seiner Heiligen Mutter
Via Crucis, S. 53: V. Simon Von Kyrene Hilft Jesus Das Kreuz Tragen
Via Crucis, S. 53: VI. Sancta Veronica
Via Crucis, S. 53: VII. Jesus Fällt Zum Zweiten Mal
Via Crucis, S. 53: VIII. Die Frauen Von Jerusalem
Via Crucis, S. 53: IX. Jesus Fällt Zum Dritten Mal
Via Crucis, S. 53: X. Jesus Wird Entkleidet
Via Crucis, S. 53: XI. Jesus Wird Ans Kreuz Gsechlagen
Via Crucis, S. 53: XII. Jesus Stirbt Am Kreuze
Via Crucis, S. 53: XIII. Jesus Wird Vom Kreuz Genommen
Via Crucis, S. 53: XIV. Jesus Wird Ins Grab Gelegt

UPC: 761195133729
Label: Ondine
Release Date: 9.13.19
Format: CD

Liszt / Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir - Via Crucis / Sacred Choral Work (CD)