Adolph Bernhard Marx composed his three-part oratorio Moses for soloists, chorus, and full orchestra not for a religious service but for performance in the concert hall. This contentious work premiered in Breslau in 1841 and sparked a fundamental debate in the music press about the genre of the 'oratorio.' Going beyond a traditional oratorio, it was supposed to be progressive in design, harmony, and dramaturgy, epitomizing a work between Mendelssohn and Wagner. Featuring characteristic instruments that lend each aria an individual color, this album captures the unique emotional expressions of the music, from the mournful oboe to the mighty trumpet fanfares. A must-have for classical music lovers.

• Genre: Classical
• Label: CPO RECORDS