 | Franz Schmidt: Das Buch mit 7 Siegeln - taking the book Franz Schmidt´s oratorio "The book with seven seals" - the lamb taking the book The live recording shows the Monteverdi Choir Würzburg with its conductor Matthias Beckert at their concert in the Neubaukirche of Würzburg, Germany on July 20, 2007. For more information please visit http://www.Monteverdi-Choir.com (german) And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and the four and twenty Elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps and golden vials full of odours which are the prayers of Saints; and I heard singing many angels and their number was ten thousand times ten thousand. And they spake and sang: Thou art worthy to take the book, for Thou hast the power to loosen the seals. They took Thee to slaughter and Thou hast redeemed us. Lord, O Lord, Thou sittest on the throne. All honour and glory to Thee for ever! Thou hast made us unto God Kings and priests and we shall reign on earth. Glory be to the Lamb and to Thee. All glory, honour and praise for ever and ever! Amen! |
 | Das Buch mit sieben Siegeln, Franz Schmidt The "Monteverdichor Würzburg" presented 2007 with it's conductor Matthias Beckert the powerfull oratorio "Das Buch mit sieben Siegeln" of the austrian composer Franz Schmidt. For more information please visit the german website of the choir: http://www.Monteverdi-Choir.com |
 | Franz Schmidt: Das Buch mit 7 Siegeln - HALLELUJA The final part of Franz Schmidt´s oratorio "The book with seven seals" - Halleluja - Choir of the wise men - Epilog The live recording shows the Monteverdi Choir Würzburg with its conductor Matthias Beckert at their concert in the Neubaukirche of Würzburg, Germany on July 20, 2007. For more information please visit http://www.Monteverdi-Choir.com (german) The Voice of the Lord: ... And he that shall overcometh shall inherit all things and I will be his god and he shall be my son. Chorus: Halleluiah! Halleluiah! Give ye thanks unto the lord! His grace and mercy last for ever! Amen! Halleluiah! Halleluiah! Blessed are they that walk in the path of righteousness! Amen! Halleluiah! Halleluiah! Lord, Lord deliver them that have held to Thy commandments! Amen! Halleluiah! Halleluiah! Praise ye the Lord! Worship Him and thank Him for His mercy! Amen! Halleluiah! Halleluiah! For His mercy and wisdom illumine all men! Amen! Halleluiah! Halleluiah! God reigns on high over all mankind and every nation! Amen! Halleluiah! Halleluiah! Praise the Lord, ye angels, and worship His name! Amen! Sing Halleluiah! Sing ye Halleluiah! Give praise and thanks to God the Lord and sing his praises! Sing Halleluiah! Choir of the wise men: We thank Thee, O Lord, almighty God, which is and which was, that Thou hast taken unto Thee dominion and reignest. The peoples were grown impatient, then came thy judgement and the day of judging the dead and rewarding Thy servants, the prophets and the saints and all them that hold Thy name in honour, the small and the mighty. But also destroy them by whom earth has been defiled. St. John: I am John, he who saw and heard all these things and revealed it to you. Harken to my words! They are true and to be trusted. For God, God the ruler of spirits showed unto His servant, showed the prophet, all which soon must come to pass. And truly blessed is he that shall understand the words, the words of the prophet! Keep ye my prophecy! And the grace of God, the Lord, be with you all! Amen! Chorus: AMEN! |
 | Franz Schmidt: Intermezzo "Notre Dame" Erich Binder, Dirigent (Conductor) |
 | Organ, Orgel - Franz Schmidt - Präludium D-Dur Franz Schmidt - Präludium D-Dur Mathis Organ - Straßwalchen |
 | Franz Schmidt: Das Buch mit 7 Siegeln - first seal Franz Schmidt´s oratorio "The book with seven seals" - Opening of the first seal The live recording shows the Monteverdi Choir Würzburg with its conductor Matthias Beckert in the Neubaukirche of Würzburg, Germany on July 20, 2007. For more information please visit http://www.Monteverdi-Choir.com (german) And I saw the Lamb opened the first seal and I heard as it were a noise of thunder: Come! Come! Come! A white horse! And he who sat on him had a bow and a crown was given to him. And he went forth conquering and to conquer. And in righteousness he doth judge and make war. The Lord! The King of Kings! The Lord of Lords! His name is called: 'The word of God.' The word of God! His name also is: 'Faithful and true!' And his eyes were as a flame of fire and upon his head were many crowns. He was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood. And he shall rule the nations with a rod of iron. And he will tread the wine press of fierceness and wrath of God Almighty. The King of Kings! The Lord of Lords! As victor goes he forth to conquer in the name of the Lord! |
 | Franz Schmidt: Das Buch mit 7 Siegeln - 1st organ interlude Franz Schmidt´s oratorio "The book with seven seals" - first organ interlude Michael Bottenhorn playing the Schuke organ http://www.michaelbottenhorn.de The live recording shows the Monteverdi Choir Würzburg with its conductor Matthias Beckert at their concert in the Neubaukirche of Würzburg, Germany on July 20, 2007. For more information please visit http://www.Monteverdi-Choir.com (german) |
 | Franz Schmidt: Das Buch mit 7 Siegeln - water fugue The famous "water fugue" of Franz Schmidt`s oratario "Das Buch mit sieben Siegeln" (The book with seven seals), premiered on June 15, 1938 in Vienna. The whole oratorio tells the story of the biblical "Book of Revelation" and the water fugue in particular pictures the horrified people fleeing from the big flood after the sixth seal was broken. The quadruple fugue (four main themes) is considered as one of the most expressive (and difficult) pieces in oratorio literature. The live recording shows the Monteverdi Choir Würzburg with its conductor Matthias Beckert at their concert in the Neubaukirche of Würzburg, Germany on July 20, 2007. For more information please visit http://www.Monteverdi-Choir.com (german) (first theme:) The ocean swells and rises higher and ever higher and higher still! Flee into the mountains! (second theme:) Oh what ghastly darkness! The sun has risen, yet there is no light. (third theme:) For lo, the sun is black as sackcloth, like a sinner's garment. (fouth theme:) Vanished are the heavens, they are no more. Away! Flee! Hurry! Oh terror! Horror! The day of wrath is come, the wrath of the Lord of Lords and of the Lamb! Ye mountains, fall upon us! And hide, ah, hide us from the face of the Lord of Lords. For the day of His wrath has come and who shall be able to stand? |
 | Franz Schmidt 3rd Symphony, 2nd Mov't This is the reprise and coda of the second movement. The whole symphony is composed for five voices, thouroughly. It is necessary to use a lot of pedal to work out at least some of the melodies. But still it will be the only video of this composition:) |
 | John Rutter: Requiem 1/7 - Requiem aeternam Playlist of entire Requiem at http://www.youtube.com/user/MonteverdiChor John Rutter (born September 24, 1945) Requiem Part 1/7: Requiem aeternam -- Te decet hymnus -- Kyrie The recording shows the Monteverdi Choir Würzburg with its conductor Matthias Beckert at the memorial concert on March 16, 2008 in the Augustinerkirche commemorating the 63rd anniversary of the bombing of Würzburg. For further information please visit http://www.monteverdi-choir.com |
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