Saint Alfonso Church
I had a opportunity of listen "Johannes Passion " by
Johan Sebustian Bach somedays ago..
My female friend enterd chorus group three years ago..and I went to listen every time when
she sung...I'm not a christian, but I like atmosphere of church..this Alfonso church have
little circular stained glass ( see right picture ) of the upper part of statue of Jesus on the cross..
we can see this just front of seat inside ( middle of picture )..and soft sun light come from glass
and wrap up to Jesus..
Chorus and full orchestra member were amateur and solo player of soplano and alto and tenor and
baritone were all professional singer...words is German...kindly, translated words script apear panel
of right and left up side..so I could understand what mean they sing a song...I impress to
Bach's great compose as tow hours long music..there are valley and mountain in story of
music..as famous story on the Golgotha...how singer's voice is amazing beautiful ..I realize
how human have incredible throat...and spiritual .....I have ever listened this scene many time ,
but I haven't ever deep think about why Jesus had that experience more than this time....
It was mystical experience and I praise to her after concert...
Cross over 2000yeas..It was spoke and sung with secret message..
Comments (5)
The most profound compositions have risen from the Legends and Passions of Christ. Sadly, the time of the Great Composers is consigned to another Age.
You might like Renaissance and Baroque children's chorals. All are sung in Latin and to hear these is to experience a sound to defy definition. The spirit cannot help but pause and listen very, very deeply.
This is a very nice post. It is clear the music and the ambiance of place touched your spirit.
Blessings~
Bach and his family were incredibly gifted. I urge you to honor Bach's efforts by considering exactly the question that his music brought to your mind.
Why did Jesus experience what He did on Gologtha?
It is the central question of human existence. The answer we arrive at means everything.
I love the Bachs' music, all of it. It reminds me of the beauty of a finely made swiss watch.
My favorite Bach composition is the Cantata No. 140 ("Wachet auf!") but everything he composed is just beautiful.
Thanks for your recent visit. Did you happen to click on the link to my Feb. 17, 2004, blog, which I posted just yesterday? I enjoyed revisiting those old haiku, and remember that you were one of the judges.
More living proof that one does not have to believe (but; respect) other beliefs....to appreciate another person's culture!
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