Statements (44)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
oratorio
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gptkbp:adaptation |
various arrangements and interpretations
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gptkbp:affiliatedWith |
orchestra_and_continuo
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gptkbp:associatedWith |
Lent
Holy Week Christian_liturgy |
gptkbp:basedOn |
the_Passion_of_Jesus_Christ_according_to_Matthew
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gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
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gptkbp:criticalReception |
widely acclaimed
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gptkbp:culturalImpact |
performed worldwide
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gptkbp:duration |
approximately 2.5 hours
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gptkbp:fullText |
gptkb:libretto_by_Picander
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
important work in the choral repertoire
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bach's St. Matthew Passion
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gptkbp:influence |
Western classical music
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gptkbp:influenced |
later composers
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gptkbp:instrument |
brass
strings continuo woodwinds |
gptkbp:language |
German
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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
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gptkbp:performances |
orchestra
choir soloists mixed choir |
gptkbp:performedBy |
Good Friday
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gptkbp:premiere |
1727
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gptkbp:recordings |
numerous recordings available
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gptkbp:style |
Baroque music
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gptkbp:thematicElement |
sacrifice
human emotion suffering and redemption faith and betrayal |