The Beatitudes of César Franck Collection of top the full score (piano and singing). 1889. Soft binding. ancient French. Sheet music

Collection of the complete score (piano and singing) of Les Béatitudes after the Gospel, composed by César Franck dated 1889. 308 pages.

"Les Béatitudes" is an oratorio for orchestra, choir and soloists composed by César Franck between 1869 and 1879.
The libretto is a poetic meditation by Josephine Columbus on the eight Beatitudes after the Gospel according to Matthew. The work was first performed in a reduced version on February 20, 1879 at a private concert at the home of César Franck. The complete oratorio was not represented until after the composer's death in 1893 by the Column Concert Orchestra.

Lasting almost two hours, the work is one of Franck's longest compositions. It is written for orchestra, choir and eight soloists (soprano, mezzo-soprano, contralto, 2 tenors, baritone, and 2 basses) and divided into eight parts and a prologue:

Prologue
I. Blessed are the poor-minded
BLESSED are those who are sweet
III top. Beinheureux those who weep
Blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for justice
V. Blessed are the merciful
Vi. Blessed are those who have pure hearts
VII. Blessed the Peaceful
VIII. Blessed those who suffer persecution for justice

condition:

Immaculate interior. Slice in good condition. Paper of the front and back covers in good condition. A slight snag on the back cover.

308 pages

Dimensions: 27.5 x 19.5x 2.5cm

Nice general condition.

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