The Seven Last Words of Christ (Les Sept Paroles du Christ): Cantata/ Oratorio, Orchestra Accompaniment Organ Solo

“Les Sept Paroles du Christ” (“The Seven Last Words of Christ”), is one of Théodore Dubois's (1837-1924) two oratorios, and remains the composer's most frequently performed choral work. First performed on April 19, 1867 at Paris Église de la Madeleine, the work has seven inner movements, with two outer unnumbered movements: Introduction. O vos omnes qui trasitis per viam; 1. Pater, Dimitte illis; 2. Hodie mecum eris in paradiso; 3. Mulier, ecce filius tuus; 4. Deus meus, ut quid dereliquisti me?; 5. Sitio!; 6. Pater, in manus tuas commendo spiritum meum; 7. Et clamans Jesu, voce magna dixit. Consummatus est!; Prière. Adoramus te, Christe. Instrumentation: 2(1dPicc).2.2.2: 4.2.3.0: Timp:Perc(2): Hp: Org Oblgto: Str (4-4-3-3-3): Soli STB: Mix Chor.