Music for Passion and Easter

The sublime passions by Johann Sebastian Bach, especially the St. Matthew Passion and the St. John Passion, are globally renowned and provide an unparalleled listening experience during the season of Passion. However, other outstanding composers have created impressive compositions for the Passion as well. Here, we would like to introduce you to three such works.

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Heinrich Schütz – St. John Passion

Reinhard Keiser – St. Mark Passion

Dieterich Buxtehude – Membra Jesu Nostri

Among the compositions of the Seven Last Words, undoubtedly, "The Seven Last Words of Our Savior on the Cross" by Joseph Haydn is the most well-known. Here, we also recommend other compositions on this theme.

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César Franck – The Seven Words of Jesus on the Cross

Heinrich Schütz – The Seven Words of Jesus on the Cross

Augustin Pfleger – Passion Music on the Seven Words of Jesus Christ on the Cross

Among the compositions of Stabat Mater, the version by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi is the most famous. However, other composers have also tackled this work and created beautiful renditions!

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Antonio Vivaldi – Stabat Mater

Antonín Dvořák – Stabat Mater

Karl Jenkins – Stabat Mater

Various organ collections and scores provide you with an excellent selection of repertoire for Easter, suitable for use in church services, evening concerts, or small performances.

Organ Music for Easter – Scores

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Dieter Blum – Organ Pieces for Worship 4

Carsten Klomp – organ plus one – Passion, Easter

The Oxford Book of Lent and Easter Organ Music

In the Christian worship service, the Hallelujah serves as a proclamation before the Gospel and plays a special role during Easter. The Hallelujah from Handel's Oratorio 'Messiah' is among the most famous pieces of classical music ever. Discover arrangements for brass ensemble and organ alongside the original here!

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Hallelujah from Messiah – Choral Scores

Hallelujah Chorus – Brass Ensemble

Hallelujah from 'Messiah' – Organ Arrangement

Music for Passion and Easter

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Hallelujah

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