Haydn’s Transcendent “Seven Last Words of Christ”
Feb 23 | sun | 4PM | Sundin Music Hall

Haydn's transcendent "Seven Last Words of Christ" consists of an introduction followed by seven slow movements representing the seven last words (sentences) spoken upon the cross and closed with a final movement representing the earthquake following the crucifixion.

Program:

Die Worte des Erlösers am Kreuze, Hob.XX:1

  1. Introduzione. Adagio

  2. Sonata 1: Largo

  3. Sonata 2: Grave e cantabile

  4. Sonata 3: Grave

  5. Sonata 4: Largo

  6. Sonata 6: Adagio

  7. Sonata 6: Lento

  8. Sonata 7: Largo

  9. Il Terremoto. Presto e con tutta la forza

Performing Musicians:

Official list of performing musicians TBA