The Act of the Sepulchre
Jesus is Buried (Nos. 64-67) This scene opens with the last arioso/aria pair of the Passion, given to the bass. The arioso reflects on the “peace treaty” that results from the fulfillment of the scriptures. The image of the evening hour with the dove and the olive branch in its beak, reinforced by the soft […]
The Act of the Cross
Jesus is Crucified (Nos. 55-60) This scene starts with the narration of Jesus being led away to be crucified. After the soldiers put his clothes back on him, they pulled from the crowd a man called Simon of Cyrene to carry Jesus’ cross. This fact is the subject of the follow arioso/aria pair for the […]