This album includes a bonus track of Fritz Wunderlich performing "O, welche Lust, in freier Luft den Atem leicht zu heben" from Beethoven's opera "Fidelio."
Performer Biography
Fritz Wunderlich, a tenor, performs the role of Jesus in "Christus am Ölberge" on this recording.
Recording & Production
The Groot Omroepkoor (Great Radio Choir) and Radio Filharmonisch Orkest (Radio Philharmonic Orchestra) are featured on this recording, conducted by Henk Spruit.
Composition History
"Christus am Ölberge" is an oratorio with text by Franz Xaver Huber.
Performer Biography
Erna Spoorenberg, a soprano, sings the role of Seraph in Beethoven's oratorio.
Performer Biography
Hermann Schey, a bass, performs the role of Petrus in "Christus am Ölberge."
Composer Biography
Ludwig van Beethoven, the composer of "Christus am Ölberge," lived from 1770 to 1827.
