Barenreiter Bach J.S. - Passion Music After The Evangelist Matthew
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Summary of This Score
Felix Mendelssohn is closely associated with the 19th-century rediscovery of Bach, notably through his arrangement and revival of the "St Matthew Passion", first performed at the Berlin Singakademie on March 11, 1829, exactly one hundred years after its premiere at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig. This publication now offers a vocal conductor's score with piano reduction that makes accessible, within a single edition, the two major states of Mendelssohn's work: the Berlin version (1829) and the later Leipzig version (1841).
Designed for practical musical use, this score provides a clear and idiomatic piano reduction, intended to effectively support choir rehearsals, soloists' practice, and ensemble preparation. The text is presented in German, with consideration for performers' needs through the inclusion of English in the text apparatus, useful for navigation and study.
A major asset of this edition lies in its concordance, a true navigation guide: it indicates the sequence of movements according to each version, while specifying their correspondence with the Bach Works Catalogue (BWV) and the Neue Bach-Ausgabe. This is a valuable tool for understanding Mendelssohn's choices, comparing cuts and structure, and preparing a coherent performance, whether in educational, ambitious amateur, or professional contexts.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Religious, Sacred | Publication | Sheet music |
| Edition | Bärenreiter | Languages | German, English |
| Editor | Klaus Winkler | Pages | XV, 258 |
| Instrumentation | Piano reduction (vocal score) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Does this score include the Berlin 1829 and Leipzig 1841 versions?
The edition brings together the two major states of Mendelssohn's arrangement: Berlin (1829) and Leipzig (1841). A concordance indicates the order of movements specific to each version. Correspondences with the BWV catalogue and the New Bach Edition are also specified.
What is the instrumentation of this St. Matthew Passion?
The publication is designed as a vocal conductor's score with piano reduction, intended for singing accompanied by keyboard.
Is the text of the score in German or English?
The text is presented in German, with English included in the text apparatus to facilitate reference and study.
How many pages does the piano reduction of the St. Matthew Passion have?
The score includes XV preliminary pages and 258 pages of music.
Is the Bach J.S. Passion Music After The Evangelist Matthew score suitable for choir rehearsals?
The piano reduction is intended to accompany choir rehearsals, soloist practice, and ensemble preparation. It allows preparation of both the 1829 and 1841 versions from the same edition.
