Sankt-Bach-Passion
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| Oratorio by Mauricio Kagel | |
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| Occasion | tercentary of Bach's birth |
| Language | German |
| Based on | Bach's life in texts from his time |
| Performed | November 1985: Berlin |
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Sankt-Bach-Passion (Saint Bach Passion) is an oratorio composed by Mauricio Kagel in 1985 for the tricentenary of the birth of Johann Sebastian Bach. It follows the model of Bach's Passions, but the topic is not biblical, rather refers to Bach's biography. The text includes documents such as Bach's letters to patrons, and excerpts from contemporary biographies. The work is an extended oratorio for soloists, choir, and orchestra. It was premiered in Berlin in 1985, conducted by the composer, and recorded shortly afterwards by the same performers.