Joseph Haydn

Les septs dernières paroles du Christ en croix Hob. XX:1A

With "The Seven Last Words of Our Saviour on the Cross" (Hob. XX:1), Joseph Haydn created one of the most profound and moving masterpieces in music history. The original 1785 orchestral version captivates listeners with its extraordinary expressive power, masterfully depicting the Passion across a solemn introduction, seven meditative sonatas, and the dramatic concluding earthquake ("Il Terremoto"). This high-quality study score from the renowned Bärenreiter Verlag is based on the authoritative Urtext of the Joseph Haydn Complete Edition, providing musicians, conductors, and music lovers with a scholarly and dependable musical text in a handy format. Scored for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, and strings, this edition is an indispensable companion for score study, analysis, and concert preparation.