St. John Passion — opening chorus

J. S. BachBWV 245

Key

Gm

Time

C

Tempo

♩=76

AO focus

AO3

Form

Herr, unser Herrscher — double-fugue opening with insistent dotted-rhythm cries.

Teaching points

• Dramatic dotted-rhythm 'Herr!' calls
• G minor as Bach's tragic key
• AO3: passion-music dramaturgy