Arvo Pärt (1935)

Passio (1982)

Passio Domini nostri Jesu Christi secundum Joannem, for solo voices, mixed choir, instrumental quartet and orgue

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1982
    • Duration: 1 h 5 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Bible, St Jean 18, 1–19, 30 (i.e.: 18, 1–40 and 19, 1–30), en latin

Detailed formation
  • soloists: solo baritone [Jésus] , solo tenor [Pilate]
  • ensemble of vocal soloists [évangélistes] (solo bass voice [], solo soprano [], solo contralto [ou contreténor], solo tenor [])
  • mixed choir, oboe, bassoon, cello, organ

Premiere information

  • Date: 27 November 1982
    Location:

    Allemagne, Munich


    Performers:

    Wilfried Vorwold : baryton, Heinrich Weber : ténor quatuor vocal : Karin Hautermann : soprano, Renate Freyer : alto, Anton Rosner : ténor, Guido Kaiser : basse, Rudolf Joachim Koeckert : violon,  Walter Clement : hautbois, Peter Wöpke : violoncelle, Achim von Lorne : basson, Elmar Schloter : orgue.