SKU: BA.BA05938
ISBN 9790006543984. 31 x 24.3 cm inches. Language: German. Preface: Bärwald, Manuel.
Unlike Bach??s other oratorio compositions, there is no definitive version of the St. John Passion. The first version of 1724 which is today??s standard version represents a mixture of different readings but it was not performed like this in Bach??s day. On the other hand, the second version of 1725 was performed under the direction of Bach himself and can therefore be considered authentic. In addition to a change in order of several movements, the second version differs from the earlier version by the use of the opening chorus ??O Mensch, bewein?.The performance material corresponds to the Urtext edition of Version II which was recently published as part of the ??New Bach Edition ?? Revised? (NBArev).
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MUSICOLOGICALLY SOUND - A reliable musical text based on all available sources - A description of the sources - Information on the genesis and history of the work - Valuable notes on performance practice - Includes an introduction with critical commentary explaining source discrepancies and editorial decisions ... AND PRACTICAL - Page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them - A well-presented layout and a user-friendly format - Excellent print quality - Superior paper and binding
