The Seven Last Words of Christ, SWV 478

SKU: GI.G-10445

  Using several versions of the original work as inspiration, Zack Stachowski has arranged The Seven Last Words of Christ for solo instrument and piano, making Haydn’s music accessible to music ministers who may not have access to larger instrumental ensembles.    These prayerful meditations can be used as preludes, as music for reflection, or in ritual when singing is not permitted. Though the pieces are inspired by the Seven Last Words from the Cross and find their most obvious fit in the season of Lent and Holy Week, the diversity of color and character makes them suitable on other occasions throughout the entire year.   (Since these arrangements were envisioned as liturgy preludes or as instrumental pieces during ritual, Haydn’s original prelude and earthquake movements have been excluded due to their overtly dramatic and performative nature.)    .

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.