St John Passion (O Mensch, bewein) (BWV245.2) Version from 1725 (Vocal Score)

Bach, Johann Sebastian

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J S Bach St John Passion (O Mensch, bewein) (BWV245.2) Version from 1725 (Vocal Score)

Unlike Bach’s other oratorio compositions, there is no definitive version of the St. John Passion.  The first version of 1724 which is today’s standard version represents a mixture of different readings but it was not performed like this in Bach’s day.  On the other hand, the second version of 1725 was performed under the direction of Bach himself and can therefore be considered authentic.  In addition to a change in order of several movements, the second version differs from the earlier version by the use of the opening chorus “O Mensch, bewein”.

The performance material corresponds to the Urtext edition of Version II which was recently published as part of the “New Bach Edition – Revised” BA05938-01 (NBArev).

- Complete scholarly critical edition based on the Urtext from the “New Bach Edition – Revised” (NBArev)

- Foreword in two languages (Ger/Eng)

- Straightforward piano reduction

- Full score and parts (BA05938), vocal score (BA05938-90) available for sale

Bärwald, Manuel
BA5938-90
9790006543991
Baerenreiter Germany
Soprano solo, Alto solo, Tenor solo, 1. Bass solo, 2. Bass solo, Mixed choir (SATB), 1. Western concert flute, 2. Western concert flute, 1. Oboe, 2. Oboe, Viola da gamba, 1. Violin, 2. Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Violone, Bassoon, Harpsichord, Organ

Additional Information

Baroque Period
Mixed Voices
German