Composition database

This is the Composition Database of BMC, which includes information about works by composers that are either Hungarian or Hungarian by origin or live in Hungary.

Title of the work

Luther Cantata, Op. 181


Composer

Original / Hungarian title
Luther-kantáta, Op. 181
Foreign language / English title
Luther Cantata, Op. 181
Subtitle
For baritone voice, mixed choir, organ and chamber orchestra
Dedication
Lutherania Choir and Orchestra, Budapest
Year of composition
1983

Type
Solo voice(s), choir & chamber orchestra
Instrumentation
Bar. solo - mixed choir - org. - chamber orchestra
Duration
30 min

Movements, parts
1. Der Sucher / A kereső
2. Der Kämpfer / A küzdő
3. Der Bekenner / A hitvalló
4. Der Wächter / Az őrző

Text
LUTHER, Martin
Language
German
Premiere information
1984, Conference, Lutheran World Federation, Budapest; István Berczelly (Bar.), Gábor Trajtler (org.), Lutherania Choir and Orchestra, Sándor Szokolay (cond.)
Publisher / Source
Legend Art Publishing
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Recordings
Hungaroton SLPX-12644, 1984 - István Berczelly (Bar.), Gábor Trajtler (org.), Lutherania Choir and Orchestra, Sándor Szokolay (cond.)
Remarks, other info
Based on the texts by Martin Luther