We have a collection of 5 arrangements for César Franck - Die sieben Worte Jesu Christi am Kreuz, Wort 6
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Composed in 1859, César Franck's "Die sieben Worte Jesu Christi am Kreuz" (The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross) is a sacred oratorio setting Jesus' final utterances. The sixth word, "Es ist vollbracht" (It is finished), represents a moment of solemn resolution. Franck's setting, characteristic of his Romantic style, uses rich harmonies and contemplative textures to convey theological depth and emotional weight, bridging sacred tradition with 19th-century expressiveness.