| 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 (NBA 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; |
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| 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 | Voices: soprano, alto, 2 tenors, bass; mixed chorus (SATB) Orchestra: 2 oboes (possible), strings, continuo |
| External Links | Wikipedia article |