St. Matthew Passion — opening chorus

J. S. BachBWV 244

Key

Em

Time

12/8

Tempo

♩=60

AO focus

AO3

Form

Double-chorus opening with chorale tune (boys' choir) cantus firmus over twelve-eight lament.

Teaching points

• Double chorus + ripieno
• Chorale tune cantus firmus
• AO3: most architecturally complex Bach opening