List contains book of the seven seals song lyrics of older one songs and hot new releases. Every ten years or so, when the dearth of great german composers becomes too hard to bear, record companies trot out franz schmidts the book with seven seals, a grand oratorio based on the book of revelations. Book of the seven seals cd, sep1998, 2 discs, emi music distribution at the best. The present cd is the recorded document of a special performance. Some notes on the text of the oratorio the book with seven seals. The seven seals of revelation come from the scroll that only jesus could open. British experimental apocalyptic folk band current 93 has several tracks that refer to the seven seals. This means no one can get into the book and change its contents. In the vision received by john the evangelist while exiled on the island of patmos, the seven seals were opened by the lion of judah. The book with seven seals is an oratorio in german by the austrian composer franz schmidt, on themes from the biblical book of revelation of saint john. F ranz schmidt thought his oratorio the book with seven seals his finest achievement, and it is a masterpiece by any standards.
When simone young lay down her baton on 15 june 2015 after the performance of franz schmidts the book with seven seals, it was the 45th programme in the 90th philharmonic concert that she had conducted within the ten years of her term as hamburg artistic director. Fabio luisi franz schmidt s the book with seven seals tickets sell out fast. A russian translation of the sixth of the seven seals is read in andrei tarkovskys stalker 1979 film. Seven seals is the name of a 2005 album by primal fear and also a track on that album. How franz schmidt became the composer that history forgot. Fabio luisi conducts franz schmidts the book with seven seals. Fabio luisi conducts franz schmidt s the book with seven seals. The dsa is continuing to monitor the situation closely and will be issuing further updates and cancellations as may become necessary. H ave you ever wondered what the seven seals in the book of revelation are and what they are for four seals, four horses. Based on the biblical book of revelations and the events surrounding the apocalypse, franz schmidt s the book with seven seals is a most powerful testament to the declining romantic period in classical music. Revelation 5 1599 geneva bible gnv 5 1 the book sealed with seven seals, 3 which none could open. Fabio luisi franz schmidt s the book with seven seals dallas tickets for the right price with seatgeek. Book of seven seals franz schmidt composer, franz welser most composer, choir and orchestra bayerischen rudfunks orchestra, christine oe.
With johannes chum, robert holl, sandra trattnigg, michelle breedt and. As far as scale and ambition goes, theres no arguing against this work, even though its about as dated as a stuffed auk. Fabio luisi leads schmidt s magnum opus, a vast oratorio that tackles no less a subject than the. Franz schmidt thought his oratorio the book with seven seals his finest achievement, and it is a masterpiece by any standards. Reviving a dark horse, franz schmidt, and his revelation the. This article includes a chart and correlates with matthew 24 and luke 21. John the divine, for soloists, chorus, organ and orchestra 19351937 franz schmidt 18741939 the book with seven seals is scored for piccolo, two flutes, two oboes, english. Luisi, a champion of the work, will present its dallas premiere from april 3. Fabio luisi franz schmidt s the book with seven seals on 452020, at meyerson symphony center in dallas, tx.
The atmosphere of durer and the fuguelore of bach are recaptured through the miasma of postwagnerian decadence which nevertheless marks it. Schmidt book of seven seals buchner holl fontana holzer. Buy tickets for franz schmidts the book with seven seals. Using your cellular phone, tablet, ipad or other electronic device go to. Roderic dunnett talks to austrian conductor franz welsermost about franz schmidts book with seven seals on sunday nicholas kenyon brings to the bbc summer promenade concerts at londons royal albert hall one of the most terrifying oratorios ever composed. The seven seals are one of a series of endtimes judgments from god. The presence of seven seals, instead of one seal, reflected the supreme importance of the contents of this book. The dso, soloists, choruses and organ solos depict the breaking of the seals, the horsemen of the apocalypse, the seven trumpets summoning souls to the last judgment, and, finally, the message of. John, set for five vocal soloists, choir, organ, and full orchestra. Fabio luisi franz schmidt s the book with seven seals on 442020, at meyerson symphony center in dallas, tx. John and apocalyptic revelations they were, has been an imposing mystery to american music lovers. Fabio luisi conducts franz schmidts the book with seven. Schmidts otherworldly apocalypse was tragically caught between the ideal and the worldly.
The first of the four seals are what are sometimes called the four horsemen of the apocalypse or unveiling. These seals reveal the four horses and their riders, the martyrs and concludes with the rapture. What are the seven seals in the book of revelation. In the book of revelation, john describes the vision god gave him of this future period. This solemn and steady oratorio, composed a year before schmidts death, focuses on the battle in heaven and is centered around a very basic four note bassline with the commanding rene pape in. Aug 21, 2000 f ranz schmidt thought his oratorio the book with seven seals his finest achievement, and it is a masterpiece by any standards. Based on the biblical book of revelations and the events surrounding the apocalypse, franz schmidts the book with seven seals is a most powerful testament to the declining romantic period in classical music. Certain parts of the apocalypse that are especially suitable for setting to music have often been used by composers, but as far as i know mine is the first attempt at a comprehensive setting.
Schmidt, the book with seven seals fabio luisi, conductor. Rarely is it encountered in concert, and recordings have featured intriguing collections of musicians tenor fritz wunderlich in one, conductor dmitri mitropoulos in another. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls in. Reggae artist anthony b named an album seven seals and also references the seven seals in his song prophecy a reveal. We bring together tickets from over 60 sites so that you can find exactly the tickets youre looking for.
What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls vials in the book of revelation. During the end times, seven year tribulation god will pour out his wrath as judgment for the worlds sin and as a final call for humanity to repent and worship him. Looked at in one light, it communicates the spiritual vision of a conservative master of the german tradition. Franz schmidt s the book with seven seals might soon come to a city near you. Franz schmidt s the book with seven seals tickets are available now. Aug 29, 2015 franz schmidt left with the conductor oswald kabasta before the premiere performance of the book with seven seals in 1938. Some notes on the text of the oratorio the book with seven sealscertain parts of the apocalypse that are especially. Book of the seven seals cd, sep1998, 2 discs, emi music distrib. Franz schmidt s magnum opus oratorio adapting the last book of the new testament, the revelations of st. Fabio luisi leads schmidts magnum opus, a vast oratorio that tackles no less a subject than the bibles book of revelation, a prophetic vision of the final violent destruction of the world. A lamb, a book, and the apocalypse at bard summerscape, august.
Franz schmidts the book with seven seals tour dates. Mar, 2001 franz schmidt s book of the seven seals had historical significance thrust upon it. And i wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. Schmidt s otherworldly apocalypse was tragically caught between the ideal and the worldly.
Get known every word of your favorite song or start your own karaoke party tonight. Revelation 5 gnv 1 the book sealed with seven seals, 3. Fabio luisi leads schmidts magnum opus, a vast oratorio that tackles no less a subject than the. According to webster, a seal is a device that secures an object. Herbert lippert, janhendrik rootering, annette dasch, natela nicoli, johannes chum, gunther groissbock, michael schonheit, fabio luisi. Tour schedule for franz schmidt s the book with seven seals can be found above. Hilde guden soprano, vienna philharmonic, dmitri mitropoulos, hans knappertsbusch. In this case, 7 seals perfectly secure the contents of the book of life. Fabio luisi on franz schmidts the book with seven seals. The book of revelation, the final book of the christian new testament, contains a prophetic vision of the end of the present world, the last judgement, and the coming of the new jerusalem. The seven seals is a concept of christian eschatology, which comes from the book of revelation the last book in the christian bible, where a book scroll sealed with seven seals is described in rev 5.
The book with seven seals is opened by the enthroned lamb of god in the presence of the twenty. Jul 18, 2017 it was obvious the father did not want anyone to see what he had written in this book until the appropriate time because the book was perfectly sealed with seven seals. Get lyrics of book of the seven seals song you love. Schmidt experienced a spiritual and physical breakdown after this, achieved an artistic revival and resolution in his fourth symphony of 1933 which he inscribed as requiem for my daughter and, especially, in his oratorio the book with seven seals. The book with seven seals dallas premiere sung in german with english surtitles fabio luisi leads schmidts magnum opus, a vast oratorio that tackles no less a subject than the bibles book of revelation, a prophetic vision of the final violent destruction of the world. In johns vision, the seven seals hold closed a scroll in heaven, and, as each seal is broken, a new judgment is unleashed on the earth. Learn more about schmidt s magnum opus, the book with seven seals. Book of the seven seals cd, sep1998, 2 discs, emi music distribution at the best online prices at ebay. It was completed in 1937 and first presented in 1938 in vienna. Browse the franz schmidt s the book with seven seals schedule just above and click the ticket icon to see our huge inventory of tickets.
126 1036 1081 1130 1244 1247 1593 919 605 432 931 77 1154 613 720 1450 1424 215 1413 943 1418 1354 276 178 522 1487 734 1056 504 672 807 388 701 965 1489 150