Author : Source Wikipedia
Publisher : University-Press.org
ISBN 13 : 9781230652061
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (52 download)
Book Synopsis Portrayals of Jesus in Music by : Source Wikipedia
Download or read book Portrayals of Jesus in Music written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 25. Chapters: Musicals based on the Gospels, Passion settings, Jesus Christ Superstar, St Matthew Passion, St John Passion, Godspell, Passions, Matthew Passion/NBA BWV table, St Matthew Passion discography, The Passions of C.P.E. Bach, St. Mark Passion, St Mark Passion, St John Passion discography, St. Luke Passion, Passio Domini Nostri Jesu Christi secundum Joannem, The Apostles, Southampton Passion, St Luke Passion, Ordet - en passion. Excerpt: Jesus Christ Superstar is a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Tim Rice. The musical started off as a rock opera concept recording before its first staging on Broadway in 1971. The musical is based very loosely on the Gospels' account of the last week of Jesus' life, beginning with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem, and ending with the crucifixion. It highlights political and interpersonal struggles between Judas Iscariot and Jesus. The resurrection is not included. It therefore largely follows the form of a traditional passion play. The work's depiction offers a free interpretation of the psychology of Jesus and the other characters. A large part of the plot focuses on the character of Judas, who is depicted as a tragic figure who is dissatisfied with the direction in which Jesus steers his disciples. Twentieth-century attitudes and sensibilities as well as contemporary slang pervade the lyrics, and ironic allusions to modern life are scattered throughout the depiction of political events. Stage and film productions accordingly feature many intentional anachronisms. The apostle Judas Iscariot expresses in musical monologue his concern over Jesus' rising popularity as a "king" and the negative repercussions that will have. He strongly criticizes Jesus for accepting his followers' unrealistic views and for not heeding his concerns...