The Seven Words of Christ

SKU: SU.80101321

Organ Duration: 28 ' Composed: 2012 Published by: Zimbel Press This work features seven meditations on the Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ from the cross. Each part of the composition is musically and spiritually connected with one of the words. The music attempts to portray the meaning of the words, and to heighten how they sound. Often the left hand of the organ represents Christ’s body, the right hand represents his soul, and the pedals represent his breath. In many passages, the listener can observe the instrument in its search for forgiveness, hope, and light..

SKU: HL.232913

UPC: 888680679620. 8.5x11.0x0.333 inches.

In a few short years Richard Burchard has become one of the most sought-after and commissioned composers for choral music.His choral writing is romantic and rich harmonically with dense contrapuntal lines. Now he has brought that excellence into an extended multi-movement work on the “Seven Last Words of Christ” accompanied by divisi strings. This 45-minute work is a breathtaking piece of music. An alternate accompaniment for organ and string quartet is also available. String orchestra score/parts are available for rental only through rentals@hinshawmusic.com. This is a sacred piece that will also perform well in concert venues. Church, community and college choirs will find this a worthy piece to program. Medium in difficulty.

SKU: BR.OB-5533-20

The present setting of the Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ grippingly depicts the story of Christ's Crucifixion in fourteen Musical Dialogues. Listen to the world premiere recording of this major work of the Neapolitan Baroque, performed by the Akadem. Solo concerto; Baroque. Part. 24 pages. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 5533-20. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-5533-20).

ISBN 9790004341209. 10 x 12.5 inches.

Hermann Scherchen, who was the first to take up the cause of the one-hour-plus long, colorfully scored work, came to the conclusion: One of the most heartfelt works of art, full of gentleness and profound sensitivity. Since 1936, when two manuscripts of monastic provenance were discovered, musical scholars have been asking themselves whether the Septem verba is authentic or solely attributable to Sig. Pergolese. It is only thanks to the scholarly comparison of all manuscripts and to the discovery of two new sources which impressively confirm the existence of an active reception of this work in the mid 18th century, that the authorship and transmission can be newly evaluated.

SKU: BR.OB-5533-23

The present setting of the Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ grippingly depicts the story of Christ's Crucifixion in fourteen Musical Dialogues. Listen to the world premiere recording of this major work of the Neapolitan Baroque, performed by the Akadem. Solo concerto; Baroque. Part. 32 pages. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 5533-23. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-5533-23).

ISBN 9790004341216. 10 x 12.5 inches.

Hermann Scherchen, who was the first to take up the cause of the one-hour-plus long, colorfully scored work, came to the conclusion: One of the most heartfelt works of art, full of gentleness and profound sensitivity. Since 1936, when two manuscripts of monastic provenance were discovered, musical scholars have been asking themselves whether the Septem verba is authentic or solely attributable to Sig. Pergolese. It is only thanks to the scholarly comparison of all manuscripts and to the discovery of two new sources which impressively confirm the existence of an active reception of this work in the mid 18th century, that the authorship and transmission can be newly evaluated.

SKU: BR.OB-5533-15

The present setting of the Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ grippingly depicts the story of Christ's Crucifixion in fourteen Musical Dialogues. Listen to the world premiere recording of this major work of the Neapolitan Baroque, performed by the Akadem. Solo concerto; Baroque. Part. 24 pages. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 5533-15. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-5533-15).

ISBN 9790004341179. 10 x 12.5 inches.

Hermann Scherchen, who was the first to take up the cause of the one-hour-plus long, colorfully scored work, came to the conclusion: One of the most heartfelt works of art, full of gentleness and profound sensitivity. Since 1936, when two manuscripts of monastic provenance were discovered, musical scholars have been asking themselves whether the Septem verba is authentic or solely attributable to Sig. Pergolese. It is only thanks to the scholarly comparison of all manuscripts and to the discovery of two new sources which impressively confirm the existence of an active reception of this work in the mid 18th century, that the authorship and transmission can be newly evaluated.

SKU: BR.OB-5533-30

The present setting of the Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ grippingly depicts the story of Christ's Crucifixion in fourteen Musical Dialogues. Listen to the world premiere recording of this major work of the Neapolitan Baroque, performed by the Akadem. Solo concerto; Baroque. Set of parts. 14 pages. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 5533-30. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-5533-30).

ISBN 9790004341230. 10 x 12.5 inches.

Hermann Scherchen, who was the first to take up the cause of the one-hour-plus long, colorfully scored work, came to the conclusion: One of the most heartfelt works of art, full of gentleness and profound sensitivity. Since 1936, when two manuscripts of monastic provenance were discovered, musical scholars have been asking themselves whether the Septem verba is authentic or solely attributable to Sig. Pergolese. It is only thanks to the scholarly comparison of all manuscripts and to the discovery of two new sources which impressively confirm the existence of an active reception of this work in the mid 18th century, that the authorship and transmission can be newly evaluated.

SKU: BR.OB-5533-16

The present setting of the Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ grippingly depicts the story of Christ's Crucifixion in fourteen Musical Dialogues. Listen to the world premiere recording of this major work of the Neapolitan Baroque, performed by the Akadem. Solo concerto; Baroque. Part. 16 pages. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 5533-16. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-5533-16).

ISBN 9790004341186. 10 x 12.5 inches.

Hermann Scherchen, who was the first to take up the cause of the one-hour-plus long, colorfully scored work, came to the conclusion: One of the most heartfelt works of art, full of gentleness and profound sensitivity. Since 1936, when two manuscripts of monastic provenance were discovered, musical scholars have been asking themselves whether the Septem verba is authentic or solely attributable to Sig. Pergolese. It is only thanks to the scholarly comparison of all manuscripts and to the discovery of two new sources which impressively confirm the existence of an active reception of this work in the mid 18th century, that the authorship and transmission can be newly evaluated.