Wir haben ihn gesehen
by Ludwig van Beethoven
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TTB choir, piano, optional orchestral score (TTB choir)

SKU: AN.AMP-0668

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Edited by Lawrence Kaptein. Arranged by Alexa Doebele. Octavo. Alliance Music Publications #AMP 0668. Published by Alliance Music Publications (AN.AMP-0668).

Beethoven/Doebele.

WIR HABEN IHN GESEHEN
Ludwig van Beethoven


SOURCES
This edition is based on the Breitkopf & Hartel critical edition of Beethoven's works.


HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Many know Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) for his piano sonatas, symphonies, and string quartets, but with the exception of his Symphony No. 9, Choral,Beethoven's vocal works are not widely known. Christus am ylberge, or Christ on the Mount of Olives, was Beethoven's only oratorio, first performed in 1803. The work outlines the dramatic events leading up to the conviction and subsequent crucifixion of Jesus. Much of this oratorio is written for soloists, but there are several distinctive choral movements. The concluding Hallelujahis frequently performed, but the remainder of the work is rarely performed at all. The chorus Wir haben ihn gesehen(We Know Whom You Are Seekingy) portrays a band of centurion soldiers who are seeking Jesus to arrest him.


EDITORIAL METHOD
The majority of musical material has been retained, including pitches, rhythms, accidentals, dynamics, and articulations. A keyboard reduction of the original orchestration (oboes, bassoons, trumpets, timpani, strings) has been provided in this edition; orchestral parts are available separately.