Composer

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Sofia Gubaidulina

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Passion

Compose Date

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2000

First Performance

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Sep 1, 2000

Average_duration

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82:08

Johannes-Passion is a musical composition by the Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina. It was composed in 2007 and premiered on March 31, 2008, in Stuttgart, Germany. The piece is based on the Gospel of John and is divided into two parts, each with several movements. The first part of the Johannes-Passion is characterized by a sense of foreboding and tension. The opening movement, "In the Beginning Was the Word," sets the tone with its dissonant chords and angular melodies. The second movement, "The Betrayal," is a hauntingly beautiful aria for soprano and cello that captures the sense of betrayal and abandonment that Jesus must have felt in his final hours. The second part of the Johannes-Passion is more introspective and contemplative. The opening movement, "The Crucifixion," is a powerful and emotional piece that features a solo violin playing a mournful melody over a bed of dissonant chords. The following movements explore the themes of redemption and forgiveness, with the final movement, "The Resurrection," bringing the piece to a triumphant and joyful conclusion. Throughout the Johannes-Passion, Gubaidulina employs a wide range of musical techniques and styles, from the use of traditional tonal harmonies to more experimental techniques such as microtonality and extended techniques for the instruments. The result is a deeply moving and thought-provoking work that explores the timeless themes of faith, sacrifice, and redemption.

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