Christoph Müller
Psalm 22
My God, why have you forsaken me
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Christoph Müller
Psalm 22
My God, why have you forsaken me
- Instrumentation High Voice, Mixed Choir (SATB) and Orchestra
- Composer Christoph Müller
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Piano Reduction
- Publisher Carus-Verlag
- Order no. CV10215-03
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Description:
With his large-scale setting of Psalm 22, Christoph JK Müller has created a captivating choral work. He translates the vivid imagery of the biblical text into modern, stirring sounds: the result is a combination of catchy melodies, powerful rhythms, and coherent dramatic structure. The composition powerfully explores the contrast between loneliness, exclusion, and hostility on the one hand, and trust in God, devotion, and perseverance on the other—an emotional struggle for hope in times of crisis. The work was commissioned by the State Academy for Young Musicians of Baden-Württemberg in Ochsenhausen and premiered at the international choral festival C.H.O.I.R. "Psalm 22" has the potential to become an exciting highlight of the repertoire—not just for ambitious ensembles. The instrumental arrangement is modular: The complete version includes a rhythm section (piano, double bass, percussion), woodwinds (alto saxophone, trumpet, tenor trombone), and a four-part string arrangement. However, the work can also be performed without strings (small band), without woodwinds (rhythm section only), or even with just piano. After 40 minutes of intense music, pulsating rhythms and memorable melodies linger in the ear—a versatile, suspense-filled experience that will stay with and move both performers and listeners for a long time to come.