The Passio secundum Joannem or St John Passion (German: Johannes-Passion), BWV 245, is a Passion or oratorio by Johann Sebastian Bach, the older of two surviving Passions by Bach. It was written during Bach's first year as director of church music in Leipzig and was first performed on April 7, 1724, at Good Friday Vespers at the St. Nicholas Church.
| Librettist | Various |
| Date of composition | 1749 (1724, rev.1725, ca.1732, 1749, 1739-49 (final form, never performed during Bach's lifetime)) |
| Premiered | 1724, April 7th in Leipzig, Germany |
| First published | 1831 |
| Dedicated to | Good Friday (Parasceve) |
| Type | Passion |
| Catalogue | BWV 245 |
| Spoken language | German |
| Instruments |
Voice (Soprano)
Voice (Alto) Voice (Tenor) Voice (Bass) 2x Flute 2x Oboe 2x Oboe d'amore 2x Oboe da caccia 2x Violin Viola Viola da gamba Lute Continuo |
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Jean-Sébastien Bach: St. John Passion, BWV 245 "Johannespassion" Johann Sebastian Bach: St. John Passion, BWV 245 "Johannespassion" Johann Sebastian Bach: St. John Passion, BWV 245 "Johannespassion" |