Relayed from York Minster
Part II
For a general note on the 'Passion,' see London Programme today (3 p.m.), when Part I is being broadcast. That part concludes with the taking of Jesus by His enemies.
Part II begins with a section containing an Air and a Chorus, in which the Daughter of Zion seeks the Saviour.
Follows the scene before Caiaphas, described in Recitatives and Choruses. Jesus is condemned and derided. This section ends with the reflective Chorale, 'O Lord, who dares to smite Thee?'
Then comes Peter's denial of his Master, the scene being ended by the Chorale. "Lamb of God, I fall before Thee."
The end of Judas is described, and the questioning of Jesus by Pilate. The people clamour for Jesus to be crucified, and after the scene of the scourging and mocking, Christ is led to Golgotha. The last sad scene is described, and lastly the burial of Jesus. The work ends with a beautiful Chorus, breathing peace.