Hymns for Strings: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded (O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden) from the St. Matthew Passion of Bach (1727) - string quartet/quintet by Bach arr. Mark Feezell, Ph.D. (DrFeezell.com)
A simple arrangement of "O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden" from the St. Matthew Passion by J.S. Bach (1685-1750) for string quartet. This piece is usually entitled "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded" in English translations.
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Perfect for Passion Sunday
This setting for string quartet is a perfect for Passion Sunday. It can used alone or as an instrumental introduction to the singing of the hymn. It is simple yet beautiful and when played by advanced players will be even more so.
Michael Mader
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