Alto Aria: “Es ist vollbracht,“ BWV 245 Bach St. John Passion

Panito Iconomou (Tölzer Knabenchor), Alto Christophe Coin, Viola da Gamba Concentus Musicus Wien Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor from a 1985 television performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. John Passion (Johannes-Passion), BWV 245 (This performance now available in better quality, DVD). Within the story of the Passion, this aria occurs after Jesus has been crucified. He says, “It is finished“ and dies. The translation of the aria is below: 30. ARIA (ALTO) Es ist vollbracht! (It is finished!) It is finished! Oh, consolation for all hurt souls; that night of mourning approaches its final hour. The Hero from Judah hath triumphed in strength, and ends the struggle. It is finished! Here’s an excellent interview with Panito Iconomou (now a bass-baritone): And here’s a brief bio of cellist/gambist, Chri