Chrystus Na Górze Oliwnej Op. 85 Ludwiga Van Beethovena. Próba Introspekcji (I)
Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Christ on the Mount of Olives Op. 85. an Attempt at an Introspection (Part One)

Summary/Abstract: The only oratorio of Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Christ on the Mount” has been thoroughly researched and one would expect that there is no aspect of this work requiring further examination. However, all the detailed analyses lack what a holistic approach to this composition may offer. It is definitely worthwhile to place the Vienna classic`s oratorio in the broader context of historical changes and his personal experience as well as to make an attempt at establishing the tradition of the German oratorio and juxtaposing the formal structure of van Beethoven`s piece against the reality of the epoch. This subject matter is the essence of the essay to be followed by a more comprehensive study. In the next article we will speculate on the oratorio lyrics and their relation to musical structures in a more analytical way.

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