Johann Sebastian Bach's the "St Matthew Passion" stands as a singular expression of religious sensibility. Highlighting the inspiration Bach drew from opera, this book illuminates the hybrid forms that comprise the work, thereby clarifying many of the composer's dramatic strategies.

Great choral masterpiece long considered the noblest, most inspired musical treatment of the crucifixion of Christ. Reprinted from the definitive Breitkopf & Härtel edition.

This book explores the dramatic thrust of each of Bach's four major works for choir and orchestra: Christmas Oratorio, St. John Passion, St. Matthew Passion, and Mass in B Minor. It guides the reader, movement by movement, through each work with an integrated presentation of commentary and text translation that pays particular attention to the interaction of text and music, suggesting reasons for Bach's musical choices.

Vocal score for J.S. Bach's great St Matthew Passion (BMW 244) in the original German, for solo voices, two choirs and keyboard reduction.

Composed in 1727 for performance on Good Friday in the St Thomas Church Leipzig, Bach's St Matthew Passion stands as one of the greatest expressions of human art. The Edition Peters vocal score for this work is a high quality, reliable edition used by leading choirs and conductors across the world. Beautifully bound and printed on cream paper with weight, opacity and grain direction optimal for music publications, it is the practical choice for any performer.

A choral worship cantata for SATB or SSAATTBB (SATB) composed by Johann Sebastian Bach.