Lobet den Herrn im Himmel Camille Saint-Saëns Benedictine Father in the monastery

Benedictine Father in the monastery of Kremsmünster in Upper Austria

Gustav Mahler combined different work concepts which he had previously tried out in various independent compositions: the 1st movement with the original title "Todtenfeier" was conceived as a symphonic poem

This new edition therefore offers the work in two performable versions: firstly

which are also reflected in the music: Bach often drew on well-known dance movements and folk tunes

Rousing virtuoso arias and a magnificent final chorus containing dialog sections not only emphasize the festive character of the cantata

Lobet den Herrn im Himmel Camille Saint-Saëns Benedictine Father in the monastery