
II. HAYDNEUM FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC – Concert of the MÁV Symphony Orchestra
András Keller
June 14, 2023 | |
8 PM | |
Budapest | |
University Church | |
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PROGRAM
Haydn: The Last Seven Words of Christ on the Cross
FEATURING
Narrator Varga László atya, a váci székesegyház karnagya
CONDUCTOR
András Keller
In 1785, Haydn received a commission from the city of Cadiz to compose an orchestral work. During the services of the Holy Week, the seven expressions of Jesus were read out loud, followed by a few moments of silent prayer. Haydn had to compose instrumental music for the time of the seven silent, meditative sections. Later he adapted the originally string orchestral piece to string quartet and to piano. A few years later, he composed yet another version, an oratorio: vocals for the previous instrumental movements, for four soloists and a four-part choral vocal force. According to the Gospels, after the crucifixion of Christ, an earthquake shook the earth. Therefore, Haydn composed an orchestral movement to the end of the piece, the Earthquake. Following years of absence, we are delighted to welcome György Vashegyi conductor on the stage.