Around 1900 Rheinberger knew of some 150 performances of his Christoforus both at home and abroad – a success story which only ended in the 20th century. With the present edition, which is based on the Carus Complete Edition of Rheinberger‘s works, this oratorio can once again find its place in the repertoire. Based on a libretto by his wife Fanny, Rheinberger clothed the famous legend of the bearer of Christ in a colorful garb of dramatic dialogue, ballad-like narrative and enthralling descriptions of nature. Complete performance material is available.
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- Ouvertüre
- In den Diensten des Königs
- Auf dem Weg in das Reich des Satans
- Erinnerung an die Liebe
- In den Fängen des Satans
- Die Abkehr von Satan
- Der Eremit
- Christoforus
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Composer
Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
| 1839-1901During the second half of the 19th century Rheinberger, who was born in 1839 in Vaduz (Liechtenstein), was a major figure of European stature. In demand as a teacher of composition and esteemed as a composer, this professor at the Munich Conservatoire and Bavarian Court Kapellmeister made his mark on a whole generation of musicians. The fact that many of his compositions were no longer performed after his death in 1901, despite their high musical qualities, was largely a result of external circumstances. The change of aesthetic orientation which began about the turn of the century led to a radical move away from the conservative-classical ideals to which Rheinberger – like Brahms – had felt himself committed. It was also a fact that Rheinberger never publicized his own works vigorously. The Josef-Rheinberger-Archiv and Carus published a complete edition of works by Josef Gabriel Rheinberger for the first time. The edition, concluded in 2009, has contributed significantly to the fact that the music of this composition teacher and Bavarian Court Kapellmeister from Munich can once again be heard around the world today. Personal details
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Songwriter / Librettist
Franziska (Fanny) von Hoffnaaß
| 1831-1892Fanny von Hoffnaaß, geb. 1831 in Schloss Maxlrain, gest. 1892 in München. Gattin Josef Rheinbergers. Schrieb Gedichte und Prosa. Personal details
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Die hervorragende Ausgabe des Carus-Verlages ist eine Einzelausgabe der Rheinberger-Gesamtausgabe.
Gottesdienst und Kirchenmusik 2.2015
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