Bach's St. Matthew Passion

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gptkbp:instanceOf oratorio
gptkbp:adaptation various arrangements and interpretations
gptkbp:affiliatedWith orchestra_and_continuo
gptkbp:associatedWith Lent
Holy Week
Christian_liturgy
gptkbp:basedOn the_Passion_of_Jesus_Christ_according_to_Matthew
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
gptkbp:criticalReception widely acclaimed
gptkbp:culturalImpact performed worldwide
gptkbp:duration approximately 2.5 hours
gptkbp:fullText gptkb:libretto_by_Picander
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important work in the choral repertoire
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bach's St. Matthew Passion
gptkbp:influence Western classical music
gptkbp:influenced later composers
gptkbp:instrument brass
strings
continuo
woodwinds
gptkbp:language German
gptkbp:legacy performed in concert halls
considered a masterpiece
influenced sacred music
studied in musicology
inspired choral societies
gptkbp:notableFeature historical performances
Erbarme dich
Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder
modern performances
Mache dich auf
gptkbp:numberOfStudents 2
gptkbp:performances orchestra
choir
soloists
mixed choir
gptkbp:performedBy Good Friday
gptkbp:premiere 1727
gptkbp:recordings numerous recordings available
gptkbp:style Baroque music
gptkbp:thematicElement sacrifice
human emotion
suffering and redemption
faith and betrayal