Easter Oratorio (Stenov)

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Resurrection op. 73 is a synoptic Easter oratorio for solos , mixed choir and orchestra by Michael Stenov .

Work history

In 1997 Michael Stenov created without musical intention, solely out of an interest in the HL. Scripture , a synopsis from all four Gospels , in order to obtain a unified life and impact history of Jesus ( Gospel harmony ). Only later did he realize that the Christmas story and the story of the resurrection had never been set to music in the detail of the Gospel text. After Stenov took the first step in 2011 with the Christmas Oratorio , the preparatory work for the Easter Oratorio followed.

In the period from May 23 to June 19, 2017, Stenov set the text consisting of 100 numbers to music.

On May 5, 2018, before the world premiere, the work for the production of video and audio carriers was recorded at the location of the premiere.

The world premiere then took place on May 10, 2018 as part of a benefit event for “ Church in Need ” in the parish church of St. Peter in Linz / Spallerhof. Even before the premiere, the composer received the “Honorable Mention” award at the 3rd International Ravel Composition Competition in category C.

The work

Cast of the premiere

Soloists :

Choir :

  • Four to six-part mixed choir ( SATB )
  • Four to six-part male choir

Orchestra : 2  trumpets , timpani , 2  oboes (2  English horns ), 2  bassoons ( contrabassoon ), violins I, violins II, 2  violas , cello , double bass , organ continuo played by Andreas Schnee .

Work description

In order to make it easier to perform, Stenov has significantly reduced the orchestral line-up compared to his Christmas Oratorio. In addition to the strings and the organ, there are only two trumpets and timpani, two oboes (English horns), which are only played alternately, and two bassoons, of which one musician also plays the contrabassoon.

The oratorio with a total length of about 110 minutes should be performed as a whole or - if necessary - in two parts with a break after chorale No. 53. It is planned that the concert-goers sing along with the chorals.

The work comprises 100 individual numbers in 9 sections and is divided into choirs, solo pieces, ensembles, recitatives and chorales, the texts of which - similar to the Christmas Oratorio - are largely based on the biblical texts, with musical symbolism being unmistakable. The insertion of the choirs and chorales in suitable places results in a varied and colorful picture. Certain instruments are assigned to the people involved and the instrumentation , timbres and keys are tailored to the characters of the people or the text passages. For example, Jesus is accompanied by a string quintet and organ, the Evangelist by cello and organ, and Mary Magdalene by oboes, bassoon and organ.

content

No. shape key Tact Start of text Instrumentation source
1 - RESURRECTION
1 Choir D major 3/2 I am the resurrection and the life Choir, orchestra Text: Joh 11.25  EU
2 evangelist D minor 4/4 The day after the crucifixion, the chief priests and the Pharisees left Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Mt 27.62  EU
3 Choir of high priests and Pharisees G minor 4/4 Lord, it occurred to us that this impostor claimed Male choir, English horns, bassoons, violoncello, double bass, organ Text: Mt 27.63  EU
4th Pilate D major 3/4, 4/4 You should have a guard Bass, trumpets, timpani, bassoon, contrabassoon, organ Text: Mt 27.65  EU
5 evangelist D minor 4/4 Then they went to secure the grave Tenor, orchestra Text: Mt 27.66  EU
6th Chorale A minor 2/2 Christ is risen Choir, orchestra Text: Salzburg, 1160/1433
2 - THE THREE WOMEN AT THE EMPTY TOMB
7th evangelist A minor 4/4 On the first day of the week when the Sabbath was over Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Mk 16.2  EU
8th Three women D minor 4/4 Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb for us? Soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, violoncello, organ Text: Mk 16.3  EU
9 evangelist C major 4/4 But when they looked, they saw that the stone had already been rolled away Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Mk 16.4  EU
10 Mary of Magdala C minor 4/4 The Lord has been taken from the grave Soprano, oboes, bassoon, organ Text: Joh 20,2  EU
11 evangelist F major 4/4 So Peter and John went out and came to the tomb Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Joh 20,3  EU
12 Choir D minor 2/2 God does not give him up to the underworld Choir, orchestra Text: Acts 2.27  EU
3 - JESUS ​​APPEARS TO MARY OF MAGDALA
13 evangelist D minor 4/4 Mary Magdalene, from whom he cast seven demons Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Mk 16.9  EU
14th Two angels D minor 4/4 Woman why are you crying 2 tenors, trumpets, organ Text: Joh 20,13  EU
15th Mary of Magdala D minor 4/4 My master has been taken away Soprano, oboes, bassoon, organ Text: Joh 20,13  EU
16 Two angels D major 4/4 Do not be alarmed! 2 tenors, trumpets, organ Text: Mk 16.6  EU
17th evangelist d minor 4/4 When the angel had said this, she turned and saw Jesus standing there Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Joh 20,14  EU
18th Jesus and Mary of Magdala D minor 2/2 Woman why are you crying Soprano, baritone, oboes, bassoon, string quintet, organ Text: Joh 20.15  EU
19th evangelist d minor 4/4 She walked up to him, prostrated before him Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Mt 28.9  EU
20th Jesus A minor 2/2 Don't hold me tight Baritone, string quintet, organ Text: Joh 20.17  EU
21st Chorale D major 4/4 The Savior is risen Soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, choir, orchestra Text: Michael Denis , 1774
22nd evangelist G major 4/4 Mary Magdalene went and reported to them with great fear and great joy Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Mt 28.8  EU
23 Mary of Magdala C major 4/4 I've seen the Lord Soprano, oboes, bassoon, organ Text: Joh 20,18  EU
24 evangelist C major 4/4 And she did what he told her Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Joh 20,18  EU
25th Choir of high priests and Pharisees C minor 4/4 Tell the people: His disciples came by night Male choir, English horns, bassoons, violoncello, double bass, organ Text: Mt 28.13  EU
26th evangelist C minor 4/4 The soldiers took the money Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Mt 28.15  EU
27 Choir G major 3/4 But now Christ has been raised from the dead Choir, orchestra Text: 1 Cor 15.20  EU
4 - THE WAY TO EMMAUS
28 evangelist C minor 4/4 On the same day two of the disciples were on their way to a village called Emmaus Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Lk 24.13  EU
29 Jesus G minor 2/2 What kind of things are you talking about on your way? Baritone, string quintet, organ Text: Lk 24.17  EU
30th evangelist D minor 4/4 There they stopped sadly Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Lk 24.17  EU
31 Cleopas G minor 2/2 Are you so strange in Jerusalem? Baritone, bass, bassoon, string quintet, organ Text: Lk 24.18  EU
32 Jesus G minor 2/2 Do you not understand? Baritone, string quintet, organ Text: Lk 24.25  EU
33 evangelist D major 4/4 And he set out to them starting from Moses and all the prophets Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Lk 24.27  EU
34 Two disciples A minor 2/2 Stay with us; because evening is coming soon Tenor, bass, cor anglais, bassoon, violoncello, double bass, organ Text: Lk 24.29  EU
35 Chorale D major 2/2 "Lord, stay with us" Alto, choir, orchestra Text: Lk 24.29  EU
36 evangelist D minor 4/4 So he went in with them to stay with them Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Lk 24.29  EU
37 Two disciples F major 4/4 Didn't our hearts burn in our chests? Tenor, bass, cor anglais, bassoon, violoncello, double bass, organ Text: Lk 24.32  EU
38 Chorale F major 4/4 Alleluia let's sing Soprano, mezzo-soprano, choir, orchestra Text: Heinrich Bone, 1888
5 - JESUS ​​APPEARS TO THE APOSTLES
39 evangelist F major 4/4 In the same hour, on the evening of that first day of the week, they left Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Lk 24.33  EU
40 Choir of the Apostles G major 2/2 The Lord is really risen Male choir, bassoon, contrabassoon, organ Text: Lk 24.34  EU
41 evangelist G major 4/4 They also told what they had experienced on the way and how they had recognized him Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Lk 24.35  EU
42 Jesus D major 2/2 Greetings! Peace be with you! Baritone, string quintet, organ Text: Lk 24.36  EU
43 evangelist G minor 4/4 They were terrified and terrified Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Lk 24.37  EU
44 Jesus G minor 4/4 What are you so upset about? Baritone, string quintet, organ Text: Lk 24.38  EU
45 evangelist C major 4/4 With these words he showed them his hands and feet and his side Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Lk 24.40  EU
46 Jesus A minor 2/2 Do you have something to eat here? Baritone, string quintet, orge Text: Lk 24.41  EU
47 evangelist A minor 4/4 They gave him a piece of fried fish Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Lk 24.42  EU
48 Jesus A major 2/2 Peace be with you! Baritone, string quintet, orge Text: Joh 20,21  EU
49 evangelist A minor 4/4 After saying that, he breathed on her Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Joh 20,22  EU
50 Jesus F major 2/2 Receive the Holy Spirit! Baritone, string quintet, orge Text: Joh 20,22  EU
51 evangelist D minor 4/4 Then he opened their eyes to understand the scriptures Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Lk 24.45  EU
52 Jesus d minor 2/2 So it is in Scripture: Baritone, string quintet, orge Text: Lk 24.46  EU
53 Chorale D major 3/4 We all want to be happy Soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, choir, orchestra Text: Lüneburg, 1380
6 - JESUS ​​APPEARS TO THOMAS
54 evangelist D minor 4/4 Thomas, called Didymus (twin), one of the twelve, was not with them Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Joh 20,24  EU
55 Choir of the Apostles F major 2/2 We saw the Lord Male choir, bassoon, contrabassoon, orge Text: Joh 20.25  EU
56 Thomas F minor 4/4 When I don't see the marks of the nails on his hands Tenor, English horns, bassoon, contrabassoon, orge Text: Joh 20.25  EU
57 evangelist C major 4/4 Eight days later his disciples were gathered again Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Joh 20,26  EU
58 Jesus and Evangelist C major 2/2 Peace be with you! Tenor, baritone, string quintet, orge Text: Joh 20,26  EU
59 Thomas C major 2/2 My Lord and my God! Tenor, English horns, bassoon, contrabassoon, orge Text: Joh 20,28  EU
60 Chorale A minor 3/4 Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Soprano, mezzo-soprano, choir, orchestra Text: Michael Stenov, 2017
61 Jesus F major 2/2 Because you saw me you think Baritone, string quintet, organ Text: Joh 20,29  EU
62 Choir F minor 4/4 What is sown is perishable Choir, orchestra Text: 1 Cor 15.44  EU
7 - JESUS ​​APPEARS TO THE DISCIPLES BY THE LAKE
63 evangelist F major 4/4 Then Jesus revealed himself to the disciples again Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Joh 21,1  EU
64 Peter D minor 4/4 I go fishing Bass, bassoons, double bass, org Text: Joh 21,3  EU
65 Choir of the Apostles D minor 4/4 We'll come with you too Male choir, bassoon, contrabassoon, orge Text: Joh 21,3  EU
66 evangelist d minor 4/4 They went out and got into the boat Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Joh 21,3  EU
67 Jesus G minor 4/4 My children, don't you have something to eat? Baritone, string quintet, organ Text: Joh 21,5  EU
68 Choir of the Apostles G minor 4/4 No, we didn't catch anything Male choir, bassoon, contrabassoon, organ Text: Joh 21,5  EU
69 Jesus D major 4/4 Cast the net on the right side of the boat and you will catch something Baritone, string quintet, organ Text: Joh 21,6  EU
70 evangelist G major 4/4 They threw out the net and could not bring it back in Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Joh 21,6  EU
71 John C major 4/4 It is the Lord! Tenor, 2 violas, violoncello, organ Text: Joh 21,7  EU
72 evangelist C major 4/4 When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Joh 21,7  EU
73 Jesus A minor 4/4 Bring some of the fish you just caught Baritone, string quintet, organ Text: Joh 21,10  EU
74 evangelist E minor 4/4 So Simon Peter went and pulled the net ashore Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Joh 21.11  EU
75 Jesus G major 2/2 Come here and eat! Baritone, string quintet, organ Text: Joh 21,12  EU
76 evangelist G major 4/4 None of the disciples dared to ask him: Who are you? Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Joh 21,12  EU
77 Choir A minor 2/2 Many other signs that are not recorded in this book Choir, orchestra Text: Joh 20,30  EU
8 - THE CONVERSATION OF JESUS ​​WITH PETER
78 evangelist D minor 4/4 When they finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter: Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Joh 21.15  EU
79 Evangelist, Jesus and Peter D minor 2/2 Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these? Tenor, baritone, bass, bassoons, string quintet, organ Text: Joh 21.15  EU
80 Jesus F major 2/2 Feed my sheep! Amen, amen, I tell you that Baritone, string quintet, organ Text: Joh 21,17-18  EU
81 evangelist G minor 4/4 Jesus said this to indicate the death by which he would glorify God Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Joh 21,19  EU
82 Jesus C major 2/2 Follow me! Baritone, string quintet, organ Text: Joh 21,19  EU
83 evangelist C major 4/4 Peter turned and saw John following Jesus Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Joh 21.20  EU
84 Peter G minor 2/2 Lord, what will happen to him? Bass, bassoons, double bass, organ Text: Joh 21,21  EU
85 Jesus G major 2/2 If I want him to stay until I come, what is it to you? Baritone, string quintet, organ Text: Joh 21,22  EU
86 evangelist G major 4/4 Then opinion spread among the brothers Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Joh 21,23  EU
87 Jesus D major 4/4 All power is given to me Baritone, string quintet, organ Text: Mt 28.18  EU
88 Evangelist and Choir G minor 2/2, 3/4, 3/2, 6/4 See, I am revealing a secret to you Tenor, choir, orchestra Text: 1 Cor 15.51  EU
9 - CHRIST'S ASCENSION
89 evangelist G major 4/4 Before the day Jesus was taken to heaven Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Acts 1,2  EU
90 Jesus G major 2/2 Do not leave Jerusalem but wait for the promise of the Father Baritone, string quintet, organ Text: Acts 1,4  EU
91 Chorale E minor 3/4 Holy Spirit who creates life Choir, orchestra Text: Michael Stenov, 2017
92 evangelist A minor 4/4 When they were together they asked him: Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Acts 1,6  EU
93 Choir of the Apostles C major 2/2 Lord, are you restoring the kingdom for Israel at this time? Male choir, bassoon, contrabassoon, orge Text: Acts 1,6  EU
94 Jesus E minor 2/2 It is not your place to know times and deadlines Baritone, string quintet, organ Text: Acts 1,7  EU
95 evangelist G major 4/4 After the Lord Jesus said this to them Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Acts 1.9  EU
96 Two angels A minor 2/2, 3/2 Men of Galilee, what are you standing there looking up to heaven? 2 tenors, trumpets, organ Text: Acts 1,11  EU
97 Chorale A minor 2/2 Christ went to heaven Choir, orchestra Text: Crailsheim, 1480
Johann Leisentrit , 1567
98 evangelist D major 4/4 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives with great joy Tenor, violoncello, organ Text: Acts 1,12  EU
99 Jesus G minor 2/2 Don't tell anyone what you've seen Baritone, string quintet, organ Text: Mt 17.9  EU
100 Evangelist and Choir G minor 2/2 And while Jesus was praying, he was changed before their eyes Choir, orchestra Text: Mt 17.2  EU
Lk 9.28  EU

Recordings

  • DVD with Cantores Carmeli Linz, recorded on May 5, 2018 in the parish church of St. Peter in Spallerhof, Linz
  • Double CD with Cantores Carmeli Linz, recorded on May 5th, 2018 in the parish church of St. Peter in Spallerhof, Linz

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Booklet of the DVD
  2. ↑ Announcement on the Church in Need website , accessed March 4, 2018.
  3. ↑ Results of the competition , accessed on March 31, 2018.