Composed in 1803, while Beethoven was also writing the "Eroica" Symphony, Christ on the Mount of Olives (Christus am Ã–lberge) is the composer's only oratorio, and combines the emotive force of his later Missa Solemnis with the theater 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.

Tracklist:

Introduzione. Grave - Adagio
Jehova, Du Mein Vater!
Meine Seele Ist Erschuttert
Erzittre, Erde!
Preist Des Erlosers Gute
O Heil Euch Ihr Erlosten
Verkundet, Seraph, Mir Dein Mund
So Ruhe Denn Mit Ganzer Schwere
Willkommen, Tod!
Wir Haben Ihn Gesehen
Die Mich Zu Fangen Ausgezogen Sind
Chor Der Junger
Nicht Ungestraft Soll Der Verwegnen Schar
In Meinen Adern Wuhlen Unbandig Zorn Und Wut
Chor Der Junger
Welten Singen Lob Und Ehre
Chor Der Junger

UPC: 822231186229
Label: Lso Live
Release Date: 11.13.20
Format: CD

London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Simon Rattle - Beethoven: Christ on the Mount of Olives (CD)