Pasticcio This work was created or modified from an original by Friedrich Nicolaus Bruhns (1637-1718) by J.S. Bach. Arranged for a 1726 Leipzig performance. Bach's additions: BWV 500a, BWV 1084, BWV deest (Serie II:4). Formerly attributed to Reinhard Keiser (1674-1739) |
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 30 (53) movements in 2 parts |
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Composition Year | 1726 |
Genre Categories | Passions; Religious works; For 5 voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; |
Work Title | Markus-Passion pasticcio (1. Leipziger Fassung) |
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Alternative. Title | Passio Christi Secundum Marcum* à 5 Strom. 4 Voci di Sigre R. Keiser |
Composer | Bach, Johann Sebastian |
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | BWV deest ; BC D 5b ; VBN I/K/1 |
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | None [force assignment] |
Key | G minor |
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 30 (53) movements in 2 parts |
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1726 |
First Performance. | 1726-04-19 in Leipzig, Nikolaikirche |
Language | German |
Dedication | Good Friday (Parasceve) |
Average DurationAvg. Duration | 73-75 minutes |
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Baroque |
Piece Style | Baroque |
Instrumentation | soprano, alto, 2 tenors, bass; mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra |
InstrDetail | 2 oboes (possible), strings, continuo |
External Links | Wikipedia article |