Composition: Christus am Ölberge, Op. 85 (Beethoven, Ludwig van)
| Title | Christus am Ölberge |
| Alternative title | Christ on the Mount of Olives |
| Creators | Ludwig van Beethoven (composer) and Franz Xaver Huber (librettist) |
| Opus | Op.85 |
| Instrumentation | soprano, tenor, bass, mixed chorus and orchestra |
| Number of movements | 6 |
| Keys | E flat minor |
| Composed | 1803 |
| First published | 1811 |
| Dedication | — |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | 3000 |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Sacred oratorios |
| Language | German |
| Period | Classical |
| View on IMSLP |  |
| Code |  |
Sections
| Title click for details |
Metronome | Key | Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Introduction. Grave - Adagio | — | E flat minor | — |
| 2. Allegro | — | A major | — |
| 3. Recitativo | — | C major | — |
| 4. Recitativo. Andante con moto | — | F major | — |
| 5. Recitativo. L'istesso tempo della Marcia | — | F major | — |
| 6. Recitativo. Allegro molto | — | C major | — |
Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| view | Selections | harp and piano | Nicholas Charles Bochsa |
| view | 6b. Chor der Engel: Welten singen Dank und Ehre ('Hallelujah') | organ | William Thomas Best |
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| view | Complete | — | Breitkopf und Härtel | 1811 | Complete Score · view |
| view | Complete | — | Breitkopf und Härtel | — | Complete Score (grayscale) · view Complete Score (black and white) · view |
| view | Complete | — | Breitkopf und Härtel | — | Complete Score · view |
| view | Complete | parts | Breitkopf und Härtel | — | Flute 1, 2 · view Oboe 1, 2 · view Clarinet 1, 2 (B) · view Bassoon 1, 2 · view Horn 1, 2 (E) · view Trumpet 1, 2 (E) · view Trombone 1, 2, 3 (Alto, Tenor, Bass) · view Timpani · view Violins I · view Violins II · view Violas · view Cellos/Basses · view |
| view | Complete | parts | Breitkopf und Härtel | — | Flute 1, 2 · view Oboe 1, 2 · view Clarinet 1, 2 (B) · view Bassoon 1, 2 · view Horn 1, 2 (E) · view Trumpet 1, 2 (E) · view Trombone 1, 2 , 3 · view Timpani · view Violins I · view Violins II · view Violas · view Cellos/Basses · view |
| view | Vocal Parts | parts | Breitkopf und Härtel | — | Soprano · view Alto · view Tenor I, II · view Bass I, II · view |
| view | Complete | parts,selections | Manuscript | — | 4. Recitativo: Wilkommen, Tod 5. Recitativo: Die mich zu fangen ausgezogen sind · view |
| view | Complete | vocal score | Breitkopf und Härtel | — | Complete Score · view Complete Score · view |
| view | Complete | vocal score | Novello | — | Complete Score · view |
| view | Complete | selections,vocal score | Manuscript | — | 4. Recitativo: Wilkommen, Tod 5. Recitativo: Die mich zu fangen ausgezogen sind · view |
| view | 6b. Chor der Engel: Welten singen Dank und Ehre ('Hallelujah') | vocal score | Novello | — | Complete Score · view Complete Score (600dpi CCITT G4) · view |
| view | Complete | Arrangement for harp and piano |
Chappell | — | 5 Arias - Harp Part · view |
| view | 6b. Chor der Engel: Welten singen Dank und Ehre ('Hallelujah') | Arrangement for organ |
Novello | — | Complete Score · view |
Recordings/Performances
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