Judas Ischariotes (Judas Iscariot / 1765c Brixi), oratorio
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Judas Ischariotes <Latin> / Judas Iscariot (1765ca) is an oratorio by František Xaver Brixi (mus.), written on an original text by an unknown author.
Abstract
Oratorio for Good Friday in Holy Week. In the convention of Baroque poetry, three allegorical figure - Justice (bass), Death (alto) and Hope (Soprano) - speak to the central character, Judas (tenor).
Editions, performances
Composed in the 1760s.