The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) – Arvo Pärt

 

Matthew 5:3-12

³ Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

⁴ Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

⁵ Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

⁶ Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

⁷ Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

⁸ Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

⁹ Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

¹⁰ Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

¹¹ Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

¹² Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

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The Beatitudes (1990) by Arvo Pärt (b.1935)

Performed by University of Memphis Chamber Choir under the direction of Jeremy T. Warner. Perry Redfearn, organ

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MP3: The Beatitudes / The very best of Arvo Part / Choir of King’s College / EMI Classics

SHEET MUSIC

Beatitudes SATB – Choral Score by Arvo Part (1935-). For SATB Choir, Organ. Bible, St Matthew 5, 3-12. World Premiere: in Nathanaelkirche Berlin / Germany by the Theatre of Voices conducted by Paul Hillier. Standard notation. Duration 7 minutes. Published by Universal Edition