Passio (Pärt)
| Passio | |
|---|---|
| Passion by Arvo Pärt | |
Album cover | |
| Style | tintinnabuli |
| Text | Gospel of John |
| Language | Latin |
| Composed | 1982 |
| Scoring | SATB soloists and choir, oboe, bassoon, violin, cello, organ |
Passio Domini Nostri Jesu Christi secundum Joannem (The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to John), also known as the St. John Passion or simply Passio, is a passion setting by Arvo Pärt for solo baritone (Jesus), solo tenor (Pilate), solo vocal quartet (Evangelist), choir, violin, oboe, cello, bassoon and organ. The work lasts approximately 70 minutes and is a setting of the Latin text from the Gospel of John, chapters 18 and 19, plus a brief introduction and conclusion.