At the end of his life, Liszt returned to the basics in his music, even to the point of being minimalist. Austerity now characterizes his works, instead of virtuoso excess. He draws inspiration from old composing techniques, Latin hymns and songs from the Reformation, such as O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden. In combination with Gesualdo’s responsories, written for Holy Week, a fascinating musical story is created. With Bruckner’s motet Christus factus est we conclude this concert, an answer to the why of suffering and there is a perspective on Easter.

Program
Gesualdo  –  In monte Oliveti
Gesualdo  –  Tristis est anima mea
Liszt  –  Via crucis
Gesualdo  –  Tamquam ad latronem existis
Gesualdo  –  Tenebrae factae sunt
Bruckner  –  Christus factus est

Musicians
Laurens Collegium – choir
Wiecher Mandemaker –  conductor
Dirk Luijmes – harmonium