J.S. Bach: Erbarme dich, mein Gott for double bass (BWV 244), violin (or violincello), and piano (edited by Guillermo Soteldo)

About the Aria Original Aria for voice alto, violin soloist, strings, and continuo. Adapted for Double Bass, Violin or Violoncello, and Piano The St. Matthew Passion– Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 –, which depicts the final sufferings, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, contains an aria of great sublimity. The aria expresses Peter’s penitence through the lamenting words of a poem by Bach’s contemporary, Christian Friedrich Henrici (1700 – 1764), writing under the pen name Picander  This aria was originally scored as a duet between alto* voice and solo violin, accompanied by strings and continuo. Peter’s weeping is characterized by melismatic vocal writing and the pervasive presence of appoggiaturas, descending basslines, and clashing dissonances. In the drama, this aria reflects Peter’s solitary heartache in the garden after he denies knowing Jesus three times. It’s set in a lilting B minor at 12/8 time, suggesting the baroque dance rhythm of the siciliano. This music inspired