Spotted this, but I'm not sure whether I should have posted about it:
https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9779644--carl-loewe-hiob
Desperately outmoded, desperately badly sung and desperately tedious. Hard to believe that this is the same composer of two dynamic symphonies (recorded by cpo) from the previous decade. Am I wrong?
I wholeheartedly agree with you,Alan. This is to be avoided. Unlike the spirited and worthwhile symphonies,and,I would add,his obstinately memorable Piano Concerto.
Phew. I thought it was just me...
I'm thankful I saw this thread. Money saved.
Yes, quite so.
I think it's unfair to completely dismiss the work. I've found many beautiful passages, especially with the choir, now that I've listened to the oratorio a few times.
I'm sure you're right. I'd like to think that the performance could be bettered, though.
Yes, you're probably right. But I'm glad I had the opportunity to hear the work. :)