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

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 6 movements
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; for soprano, male chorus and piano (arr); For harp, piano (arr); Scores featuring the harp (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For 2 players (arr); For male chorus, piano (arr); Scores featuring male chorus (arr); For chorus with keyboard (arr); For organ (arr); For 1 player (arr); Scores featuring the organ (arr)

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Performances

Recordings

 Complete Recording (EU)
#517843 - 103.84MB - 54:47 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/67/!N - 734×⇩ - MP3 - Vangi

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Vangi (2018/4/2)

Publisher Info. Club National du Disque (Phonothèque de la culture) CND 880, 1963.
Performers Lieselotte Rebmann (soprano), Reinhold Bartel (tenor), August Messthaler (bass)
Süddeutsche Chorvereinigung, Stuttgarter Philharmoniker, Josef Bloser (conductor)
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Sheet Music

Scores

 Complete Score
#51263 - 12.51MB, 132 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7717×⇩ - Ivdruiz

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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.[1811]. Plate 1616.
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 Complete Score (grayscale)
#73991 - 51.80MB, 132 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7728×⇩ - Ivdruiz

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 Complete Score (black and white)
#315674 - 16.56MB, 126 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4593×⇩ - Cypressdome

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Cypressdome (2014/2/13)

Publisher. Info. Ludwig van Beethovens Werke, Serie 19: Kirchenmusik, Nr.205
Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.[n.d.[1863]]. Plate B.205.
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 Complete Score
#807730 - 10.26MB, 126 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 177×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Publisher. Info. Ludwig van Beethovens Werke, Serie 19: Kirchenmusik, Nr.205
Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.[n.d.[1863]]. Plate B.205.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A2559.
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Parts

Complete

 Flute 1, 2
#540074 - 1.09MB, 17 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 277×⇩ - Music Addict

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⇒ 11 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (E♭) • Trumpet 1, 2 (E♭) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 (Alto, Tenor, Bass) • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

 Oboe 1, 2
#540075 - 1.41MB, 21 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 262×⇩ - Music Addict

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 Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭)
#540076 - 0.89MB, 13 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 260×⇩ - Music Addict

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 Bassoon 1, 2
#540077 - 1.28MB, 19 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 234×⇩ - Music Addict

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 Horn 1, 2 (E♭)
#540078 - 0.70MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 255×⇩ - Music Addict

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 Trumpet 1, 2 (E♭)
#540079 - 0.26MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 263×⇩ - Music Addict

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 Trombone 1, 2, 3 (Alto, Tenor, Bass)
#540080 - 0.41MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 263×⇩ - Music Addict

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 Timpani
#395005 - 0.20MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 453×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins I
#395006 - 1.10MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 658×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins II
#395007 - 1.11MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 486×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violas
#395008 - 1.01MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 455×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Cellos/Basses
#395009 - 1.16MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 522×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70).
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 Flute 1, 2
#807731 - 1.32MB, 17 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 41×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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⇒ 11 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (E♭) • Trumpet 1, 2 (E♭) • Trombone 1, 2 , 3 • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

 Oboe 1, 2
#807732 - 1.12MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 33×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭)
#807733 - 1.01MB, 13 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 30×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Bassoon 1, 2
#807734 - 1.44MB, 19 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Horn 1, 2 (E♭)
#807735 - 0.77MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 35×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Trumpet 1, 2 (E♭)
#807736 - 0.35MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 32×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Trombone 1, 2 , 3
#807737 - 0.51MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 36×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Timpani
#807738 - 0.21MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 32×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins I
#807739 - 1.58MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 47×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins II
#807740 - 1.71MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 35×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violas
#807741 - 1.05MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 36×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Cellos/Basses
#807742 - 1.19MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 43×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d. Plate OB 754/55.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A2559.
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Vocal Parts

 Soprano
#807743 - 0.42MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 16×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Alto
#807744 - 0.45MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 13×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Tenor I, II
#807745 - 1.47MB, 21 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 17×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Bass I, II
#807746 - 1.62MB, 23 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 13×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d. Plate ChB 104.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A2559.
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Selections

 4. Recitativo: Wilkommen, Tod
5. Recitativo: Die mich zu fangen ausgezogen sind
#768683 - 27.90MB, 41 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2022/3/7)

Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.[19th century].
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Misc. Notes Universitätsbibliothek der Eberhard Karls Universität (D-Tu): Mk 57-2
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Vocal Scores

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 Complete Score
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 Complete Score
#589517 - 96.65MB, 81 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 158×⇩ - Bassoon2

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Arranger Carl Reinecke (1824-1910), piano reduction
Language German
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, No.1814, n.d.(ca.1890).
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 Complete Score
#221106 - 4.42MB, 98 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4240×⇩ - Fynnjamin

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Arranger Ebenezer Prout (1835-1909), piano reduction
Language English
Translator John Troutbeck (1832–1899), English text
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, n.d.
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Selections

 4. Recitativo: Wilkommen, Tod
5. Recitativo: Die mich zu fangen ausgezogen sind
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Feduol (2022/3/7)

Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.[19th century]
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Misc. Notes Universitätsbibliothek der Eberhard Karls Universität (D-Tu): Mk 57-1
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6b. Chor der Engel: Welten singen Dank und Ehre ('Hallelujah')

 Complete Score
#38272 - 8.99MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4131×⇩ - Choralia

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 Complete Score (600dpi CCITT G4)
#38291 - 1.89MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2705×⇩ - Choralia

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Language English
Publisher. Info. Novello's Octavo Choruses No.196
London: Novello, n.d.[ca.1880-1890].
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

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For Harp and Piano (Bochsa)

 5 Arias - Harp Part
#465632 - 1.66MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 32×⇩ - Zeyarshwe

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Arranger Nicholas Charles Bochsa (1789-1856)
Publisher. Info. London: Chappell, n.d.(ca.1830). Plate 3906.
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2b. O Heil euch, ihr Erlösten

For Soprano, Male Chorus and Piano (Davison)

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Feduol (2023/9/27)

Arranger Archibald Thompson Davison (1883-1961)
Language English
Publisher. Info. The Concord Series: Harvard University Glee Club Collection of Part Songs for Men's Voices, No.87
Boston: E.C. Schirmer Music Co., 1926. Plate E.C.S. No.177.
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6b. Welten singen Dank und Ehre ('Hallelujah')

For Male Chorus and Piano (Davison)

 Complete Score
#877309 - 13.16MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/C - 15×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2023/9/26)

Arranger Archibald Thompson Davison (1883-1961)
Language English
Publisher. Info. The Concord Series: Harvard University Glee Club Collection of Part Songs for Men's Voices, No.56
Boston: E.C. Schirmer Music Co., 1924. Plate E.C.S. No.76.
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For Organ (Best)

 Complete Score
#473785 - 0.52MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 183×⇩ - Keanur

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Arranger William Thomas Best (1826-1897)
Publisher. Info. Arrangements from the Scores of the Great Masters, Vol.1 (pp.177-185)
London: Novello, Ewer & Co., n.d. Plate 2229.
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General Information

Work Title Christus am Ölberge
Alternative. Title Christ on the Mount of Olives
Name Translations Christus am Ölberg; Cristo sul Monte degli Ulivi; オリーヴ山上のキリスト; Crist en el Mont de les Oliveres; İsa Zeytin Dağı'nda; Cristo en el Monte de los Olivos; Cristo no Monte das Oliveiras; 基督在橄榄山上; 基督在橄欖山上; 올리브산 위의 그리스도; Christus am Ölberge, op. 85 (Beethoven)
Name Aliases Le Christ au Mont des Oliviers; Cristo sull'Oliveto; Christus am Ølberg; 基督在橄欖山; Christus am Olberge; Cristo all'Oliveto
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 177531274; LCCN: n88604356; GND: 300015003; BNF: 13908267w
Composer Beethoven, Ludwig van
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.85
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. ILB 46
Key E-flat minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 6 movements:
1. Introduction. Grave - Adagio (E♭ minor)
a. Recitativo (C minor)
b. Aria. Allegro (C minor)
2. Allegro (A major)
a. Aria. Larghetto (G major)
b. Allegro (G major)
3. Recitativo (C major)
a Duetto. Adagio molto (A♭ major)
4. Recitativo. Andante con moto (F major)
a. Alla Marcia (C major)
5. Recitativo. L'istesso tempo della Marcia (F major)
a. Allegro molto (D major)
6. Recitativo. Allegro molto (C major)
a. Terzetto. Allegro ma non troppo (B♭ major)
b. Maestoso (C major)
c. Allegro (C major)
Text Incipit see below
1a. Jehova, du mein Vater!
1b. Meine Seele ist erschüttert
2. Erzittre, Erde, Jehova's Sohn liegt heir!
a. Preist des Erlösers Güte
b. O Heil euch, ihr Erlösten
3. Verkündet, Seraph, mir dein Mund Erbarmen
a. So ruhe denn mit ganzer Schwere
4. Wilkommen, Tod
a. Wir haben ihn gesehen
5. Die mich zu fangen ausgezogen sind
a. Hier ist er, der Verbannte
6. Nicht ungestraft soll der Verweg'nen Schar
a. In meinen Adern wühlen gerechter Zorn und Wut
b. Welten singen Dank und Ehre ('Hallelujah')
c. Preiset ihn, ihr Engelchöre
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1803–04
First Performance. 1803-4-5 in Vienna, Theater an der Wien
First Publication. 1811 - Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel
Librettist Franz Xaver Huber (1755–1814)
Language German
Average DurationAvg. Duration 50-60 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Classical
Piece Style Classical
Instrumentation voices, mixed chorus, orchestra
Solo voices (soprano, tenor, bass)
Mixed chorus (SATTBB)
Orchestra
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
2 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, strings
Discography MusicBrainz
Manuscript Sources Mss vocal score, ca.1810. CH-SGd, ArchDom 1/80
External Links Wikipedia article
All Music Guide
The Lied, Art Song, and Choral Texts Archive
Extra Information The Fortnight Fallacy by Theodore Albrecht
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