Passio Domini Nostri Jesu Christi secundum Joannem (English: The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to John, also known as the St. John Passion or simply Passio) is a passion cantata by Arvo Pärt for solo baritone (Jesus), solo tenor (Pilate), solo vocal quartet (Evangelist), choir, violin, oboe, cello, bassoon and organ. The work lasts approximately 70 minutes and utilizes only the Latin text from the Gospel of John, chapters 18 and 19, plus a brief introduction and conclusion.
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