April 01

Events - Culture & Arts

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J. S. Bach's later Easter Oratorio in its first version is performed at the Nikolaikirche in Leipzig on Easter Sunday.

On Easter Sunday 1725, Johann Sebastian Bach premiered the original version of his Easter Oratorio at the Nikolaikirche in Leipzig.
Johann Sebastian Bach, serving as Thomaskantor in Leipzig, premiered the initial version of his Easter Oratorio at the Nikolaikirche on April 1, 1725. Written for Easter Sunday services, the work combines arias, chorales, and orchestral movements that celebrate the resurrection. Its vibrant choruses and expressive solos showcase Bach's mastery of Baroque sacred music. Although Bach revised the piece in later years, the 1725 performance established its liturgical significance. The oratorio influenced subsequent composers and enriched Leipzig's musical traditions. Today, it remains a highlight of Easter concerts worldwide and a testament to Bach's enduring legacy.
1725 J. S. Bach Easter Oratorio Nikolaikirche Easter Sunday
1984day.year

Singer Marvin Gaye is shot to death by his father in his home in Arlington Heights, Los Angeles, California.

Soul legend Marvin Gaye is tragically killed by his father during a family dispute in Los Angeles.
On April 1, 1984, acclaimed singer-songwriter Marvin Gaye is shot and killed by his father at their home in Arlington Heights, California. Gaye, known for hits like 'What's Going On' and 'Sexual Healing', had a profound influence on soul and R&B music. The fatal altercation shocks fans and the music industry, highlighting the singer's troubled personal life. Marvin Gaye's death prompts an outpouring of grief and tributes from colleagues and admirers worldwide. His enduring legacy continues to inspire artists and influence popular music decades after his passing.
1984 Marvin Gaye shot to death his father Arlington Heights