Easter Sunday, April 1, 1725. Bach's Easter Oratorio.

Bach’s Easter Oratorio, the companion piece to his Passions was first performed in an Easter service in Leipzig, April 1, 1725.  The composer conducted.

Last edition:

Monday, March 26, 1725. Monday of Holy Week for 1725.

Good Friday, April 7, 1724. Bach's St. John's Passion played for the first time.

It was performed at St. Nikolai Church in Leipzig.

Last prior edition:

Saturday, March 25, 1724 Bach's newly written piece played in Leipzig.

1720s, 1724, Christianity, Classical Music, Germany, Martin Luther, Music, Protestant, Religious Music