Erbarme dich, from "Matthäus-Passion" BWV 244 Johann Sebastian Bach / Arr. Alain Crepin

Erbarme dich, mein Gott is the most famous--and possibly the most beautiful--aria from the St. Matthew Passion (BWV244), composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. The text was written by Christian Friedrich Henrici (nicknamed Picander) in 1728. This arrangement by Belgian composer and arranger Alain Crepin has no vocal part. The solo lines are given to different instruments in the band, including oboe, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone, horn and trumpet.