by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Uta Schwabe, Christoph Genz, Stephan Genz, Ex Tempore, La Petite Bande, Sigiswald Kuijken · Hyperion · CD · EAN 0034571173641
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«Die Auferstehung und Himmelfahrt Jesu» is an album of music by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach performed by Uta Schwabe, Christoph Genz, Stephan Genz, Ex Tempore and La Petite Bande, conducted by Sigiswald Kuijken, released by Hyperion on one CD and sung in German.
The oratorio explores the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ, setting a libretto by Karl Wilhelm Ramler. Its text offers a lyrical description of these events and the feelings they evoke, rather than a dramatic narrative with characters.
This recording was made in June 2002 at the Concertgebouw in Bruges and released in February 2003 under catalogue number CDA67364. It has a running time of 72 minutes and 33 seconds, and its cover reproduces «La resurrección de Cristo» by Albrecht Altdorfer.
For enthusiasts of classical vocal music, oratorios and the work of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach.
