Swerts' St. John Passion is a large-scale oratorio consisting of 42 numbers and lasting approximately 125 minutes. Inspired by the great Passion tradition, it combines expressive arias, chorales, recitatives, and monumental choral movements, including an opening chorus and a closing chorus. The work follows the dramatic narrative of the Passion story while uniting lyrical reflection, spiritual depth, and symphonic breadth in a contemporary musical language.
One full set contains:
1x conductor score A3 format 220 pp
1x flute 48 pp
1x oboe 48 pp
1x clarinet in B flat 48pp
1x bassoon 48pp
1x horn in F 42pp
5x violin 1° 48pp
4x violin 2° 48pp
3x viola 52pp
2x cello 56pp
1x double bass 52pp
1x continuo 60pp
Vocal scores have to be purchased separately. For large numbers we apply a discount; please don't hesitate to contact us.
Also available: the orchestral score in hardcover edition as study score; the full set is also digitally available.