St. John Passion (Johannes-Passion)
by Alessandro Scarlatti
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ABar (TB) vocal soli, solo quintet of SAT, SATB choir, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.1000719

Composed by Alessandro Scarlatti. German title: Johannes-Passion. Sacred vocal music, Passions, Lent and Passiontide, Holy Week. Set of Orchestra Parts. Carus Verlag #CV 10.007/19. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1000719).

ISBN 9790007135270. Language: Latin/German.

With his Latin St. John Passion, written around 1770, Scarlatti strictly follows the contemporary conventions advanced for the Catholic liturgy: the continuo-supported evangelist's report is presented throughout as a monolodic recitation that is reminiscent of Carissimi and Monteverdi. Only for the words of Christ and the few four-voice choruses, as well as for some significant moments like the Judas scene or the death of Jesus, is a subtle string accompaniment added. An alternate German text is printed below the original Latin. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.1000700.