Bach: St. John Passion, BWV 245 - 1725 Version
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Editor: Manuel Bärwald Arranger: Andreas Köhs Instrumentation (this edition): Piano Reduction, SATB Choir Originally for: SATB Choir, Orchestra Work: St. John Passion, BWV 245 Binding: Paperback Work Languages: English, German ISMN: 9790006543991 Size: 7.5 x 10.6 inches Pages: 230 Urtext / Critical Edition Description 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. 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".