Bach's ' St. Matthew Passion'
GPTKB entity
Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:orcas
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| gptkbp:arrangements |
various instrumental arrangements
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| gptkbp:author |
Christian Friedrich Henrici (Picander)
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| gptkbp:based_on |
the Passion narrative in the Gospel of Matthew
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| gptkbp:characteristics |
choruses
arias recitatives orchestral interludes |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced later composers
performed annually in many churches |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
considered a masterpiece of Western classical music
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 3 hours
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| gptkbp:first_published |
1830
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Lenten season
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bach's ' St. Matthew Passion'
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| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:orcas
sacred choral music classical choral music |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Baroque music
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| gptkbp:instruments |
brass
strings continuo woodwinds |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:German
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| gptkbp:music_style |
gptkb:choir
gptkb:sacred_music dramatic music |
| gptkbp:notable_performances |
conducted by Leonard Bernstein
conducted by Herbert von Karajan conducted by Nikolaus Harnoncourt conducted by John Eliot Gardiner conducted by Philippe Herreweghe |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
conducted by Simon Rattle
conducted by John Nelson conducted by Richard Egarr conducted by Masaaki Suzuki conducted by Peter Phillips conducted by Ton Koopman conducted by Andrew Parrott conducted by John Butt conducted by Paul Mc Creesh conducted by Helmuth Rilling |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
gptkb:'_O_Haupt_voll_Blut_und_Wunden'
' Erbarme dich' ' Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder' |
| gptkbp:number_of_pieces |
two
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| gptkbp:performance_tradition |
often performed during Holy Week
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| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:orchestra
gptkb:choir |
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1727
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| gptkbp:recordings |
numerous recordings available
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| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:betrayal
suffering redemption |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Emma_Kirkby
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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