Erbarme dich (St. Matthew Passion)

J. S. BachBWV 244

Key

Bm

Time

12/8

Tempo

♩=60

AO focus

AO1

Form

Alto aria with solo violin obbligato. The single most-played aria in St. Matthew Passion.

Teaching points

• Alto + solo violin obbligato duet
• 12/8 lament rhythm
• AO1: standard low-voice Bach recital