Felix Draeseke: Christus - A Mystery in an Introduction and Three Oratorios

1. Christus, prelude & oratorio trilogy The Birth of the Lord
Composed by Felix Draeseke
Performed by Pfalzische Kurrende with Elvira Dreaen , Bernd Kampf , Philip Langridge , Karl Markus
Conducted by Carola Bischoff , Udo-R. Follert , Prof. Hermann Rau

2. Christus, prelude & oratorio trilogy The Consecration of Christ
Composed by Felix Draeseke
Performed by Pfalzische Kurrende with Elvira Dreaen , Bernd Kampf , Philip Langridge , Karl Markus
Conducted by Carola Bischoff , Udo-R. Follert , Prof. Hermann Rau

3. Christus, prelude & oratorio trilogy Christ the Prophet
Composed by Felix Draeseke
Performed by Pfalzische Kurrende with Elvira Dreaen , Bernd Kampf , Philip Langridge , Karl Markus
Conducted by Carola Bischoff , Udo-R. Follert , Prof. Hermann Rau

4. Christus, prelude & oratorio trilogy Death and Victory of the Lord
Composed by Felix Draeseke
Performed by Pfalzische Kurrende with Elvira Dreaen , Bernd Kampf , Philip Langridge , Karl Markus
Conducted by Carola Bischoff , Udo-R. Follert , Prof. Hermann Rau

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Average customer rating: A neglected masterpiece Good to listen to once

Felix Draeseke: Christus - A Mystery in an Introduction and Three Oratorios Manufacturer: Bayer ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000445V Release Date: 1995-03-24

Customer Reviews:

A neglected masterpiece.......2006-11-08

This is an astonishingly beautiful work well performed and recorded. Draeseke's massive oratorio bears repeated listenings. Anyone interested in hearing great music beyond the standards should obtain the recording before it disappears. (Be advised it is a 5-disc set.) Yes, it is obvious there are Wagner moments and the composer did not invent a new musical wheel. But the music is passionate, inspired and well-crafted at every step of the way. What more can we want?! Charles G. Thomas, Lewistown, Montana.

Good to listen to once.......2003-05-16

The long cycle of oratorios by the completely forgotten Felix Draeseke is interesting to listen to once or twice, and only then as a curiosity. This work sounds like J.S. Bach's St. Matthew Passion as written by Richard Wagner. He makes good use of traditional Lutheran hymns. It is understandable though, why this work has fallen into obscurity (this recording being the first performance of the piece since the early 1900's). Draeseke simply doesn't have the dramatic flair nor the theological insight to make the music intersting.

Track Listings:

1. Florian Leopold Gassmann: Die junge Gräfin
2. Francois Couperin: Les Nations
3. Frantisek Tuma: Miserere Mei Deus & Stabat Mater
4. French Cello Sonatas, Vol.2
5. French Sonatas for Violin and Piano
6. Froberger: Suite for harpsichord No18; Tombeau sur la mort de M. Blancheroche
7. Georg Philipp Telemann: Oboe (Suite in G Minor from "Getreue Music-Meister" / Sonata in B-Major from "Esserzicii Musici" / Partita II in G-Major from "Die Kleine Cammer-Music" / Sonata in G-Minor from "Musique de Table") - Paul D
8. Georg Philipp Telemann: Tafelmusik, Part III - Ensemble Il Fondamento
9. German Baroque Chamber Music
10. German Church Cantatas and Arias

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