Richard Danielpour's "The Passion of Yeshua" is a profound and powerful choral work that delves into the timeless story of the Passion of Christ. Released on March 13, 2020, under the prestigious Naxos label, this album spans an impressive 1 hour and 43 minutes, offering a deeply moving musical journey through the final moments of Yeshua's life. Danielpour, known for his evocative and expressive compositions, masterfully weaves together a narrative that is both historically resonant and emotionally compelling. The album is structured as a series of fourteen movements, each capturing a pivotal moment in the Passion narrative, from the Prologue to the Epilogue. With its rich orchestration and profound choral writing, "The Passion of Yeshua" is a testament to Danielpour's ability to blend musical brilliance with spiritual depth, making it a significant addition to the choral and classical music repertoire.
(C) 2020 Naxos(P) 2020 Naxos
Tracks
The Passion of Yeshua: I. PrologueRichard Danielpour, Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, University of California, Los Angeles Chamber Singers, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Joann Falletta
The Passion of Yeshua: II. PesachRichard Danielpour, Matthew Worth, Kenneth Overton, Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, University of California, Los Angeles Chamber Singers, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Joann Falletta
The Passion of Yeshua: III. Ritual. DuetRichard Danielpour, Hila Plitmann, J'nai Bridges, Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, University of California, Los Angeles Chamber Singers, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Joann Falletta
The Passion of Yeshua: IV. BetrayalRichard Danielpour, Matthew Worth, Kenneth Overton, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Joann Falletta
The Passion of Yeshua: V. Intermezzo. In the Valley of the Shadow of DeathRichard Danielpour, Kenneth Overton, Timothy Fallon, Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, University of California, Los Angeles Chamber Singers, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Joann Falletta
The Passion of Yeshua: VI. GethsemaneRichard Danielpour, Matthew Worth, Kenneth Overton, J'nai Bridges, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Joann Falletta
The Passion of Yeshua: VII. InterludeRichard Danielpour, Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, University of California, Los Angeles Chamber Singers, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Joann Falletta
The Passion of Yeshua: VIII. In the Palace of the High PriestRichard Danielpour, Matthew Worth, Kenneth Overton, James K. Bass, Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, University of California, Los Angeles Chamber Singers, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Joann Falletta
The Passion of Yeshua: IX. Kefa's DenialRichard Danielpour, Matthew Worth, J'nai Bridges, Timothy Fallon, Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, University of California, Los Angeles Chamber Singers, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Joann Falletta
The Passion of Yeshua: X. Yeshua Before PilateRichard Danielpour, Hila Plitmann, Matthew Worth, Kenneth Overton, Timothy Fallon, Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, University of California, Los Angeles Chamber Singers, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Joann Falletta
The Passion of Yeshua: XI. Behold the ManRichard Danielpour, Hila Plitmann, Matthew Worth, J'nai Bridges, Timothy Fallon, Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, University of California, Los Angeles Chamber Singers, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Joann Falletta
The Passion of Yeshua: XII. Via DolorosaRichard Danielpour, Hila Plitmann, Matthew Worth, Kenneth Overton, Timothy Fallon, Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, University of California, Los Angeles Chamber Singers, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Joann Falletta
The Passion of Yeshua: XIII. Darkness over the LandRichard Danielpour, Matthew Worth, Kenneth Overton, Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, University of California, Los Angeles Chamber Singers, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Joann Falletta
The Passion of Yeshua: XIV. EpilogueRichard Danielpour, Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, University of California, Los Angeles Chamber Singers, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Joann Falletta
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