Bach, J.S. - St. John Passion, Version II, BWV 245.2 [Bar:BA5938-90]

Bach, J.S. - St. John Passion, Version II, BWV 245.2 [Bar:BA5938-90]

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Bach, Johann Sebastian
St. John Passion "O Mensch, bewein" BWV 245.2
Version II (1725)
- Complete scholarly critical edition based on the Urtext from the “New Bach Edition – Revised” (NBArev)
- Foreword in two languages (Ger/Eng)
- Easy-to-play piano reduction
Edition no.
BA05938-90
ISMN
9790006543991
Volume / Series
BÄRENREITER URTEXT
Editor
Bärwald, Manuel
Arranger
Köhs, Andreas
Language(s) of text
German, English
Product format
Vocal Score, Urtext edition
Instrumentation
Piano
Binding
Paperback
Pages / Format
XVI, 230 S. - 27,0 x 19,0 cm

 

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. 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” (NBArev).