Mach Religious View Of Music, From The St. Matthew Passion "

In music history, Bach's status may be called of self-evident. He can be said to be a great religious artists. He's creative in his life concern all literary except outside the opera , religious works included is about 75% of all his works. It is evident that his right of religious music preferences. "Matthew Passion" writed with the "Gospel of Matthew" of the "Bible" can be known as the "existing religious music peak "This is a pure religious works.With the product of the author's faith, not only has lofty ideology and artistic value but also has its society significance beyond itself.Any creation of music works is not isolated, it is not cultural phenomenon just happened , it related with the times of social development, historical and cultural development which the composer lived. In fact, Bach's musical compositions related with the social , history and cultural background since the Reformation of Germany. Bach is a religious Martin Lurher saint. Martin Luther's influence is reflected not only in Bach's life and the creation of his music, but also embodied his Passion works, special embodied in his "St. Matthew Passion" work. Therefore, in this text, as "Matthew Passion" for clues to work. From the spiritual content of the work conclude the religious conception . Then with Martin Luther's concept summarize the reasons of Bach's religious conception. The thesis consists of third parts:The first part focuses on Martin Luther's theological thinking and music thinking. Summarizing his contribution for the development of German Protestant music culture .The second part expound the development of the historical process of the passion. Introducing the creation of Bach's Passion and the spiritual content of "Matthew Passion" and the society significance. The third part focuses on the relevant factors of Bach's religious music concept. Analyse the factors from the ideological foundation, social environment, cultural background and historical roots.In The conclusion of the paper, summarized and highlighted the relation of every part. Concluded that the strong feelings of German nation and the loyalty Lutheran is the core of Bach's music concept. He pour his devout belief to the religion music work in all his life.