Pilate’s Act
The Death of Judas (Nos. 41-42) This scene opens with the narration of how the High Priests and elders deliver Jesus to the governor of Judaea, Pontius Pilate. Judas sees this and feels remorseful, trying to give back the money they had given him. Choirs 1 and 2 together now impersonate the priests and elders […]
The High Priests Act
Introduction to Part 2 (No. 30) After the sermon, the second part of the Passion opens with an Aria with Choir, which functions as an introduction (“exordium”). It’s set for the alto solo in Coro 1 in dialog with the choir in Coro 2. One flute, one oboe d’amore, strings and continuo in Coro 1 […]
