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Matthäus-Passion
- 2019
- 68 tracks
- 1 uur, 53 min
- classical
Album Description
Johann Sebastian Bach's revered masterpiece, Matthäus-Passion, is a profound and emotionally charged work that has captivated audiences for centuries. Composed nearly 300 years ago, this poignant oratorio continues to leave a lasting impression on all who experience it.
Recorded in 2019, this rendition of Matthäus-Passion is a testament to Bach's innovative genius and his ability to craft a rich tapestry of sound that conveys the intensity and drama of the Passion narrative. With a duration of 1 hour and 53 minutes, this classical music masterpiece is a journey through the depths of human emotion, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption.
The album features a stunning array of vocal performances, showcasing the talents of renowned soloists and choruses. From the haunting beauty of the soprano arias to the dramatic intensity of the evangelist's recitatives, each element combines to create a work of profound beauty and spiritual resonance.
Released on 5 April 2019 by Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group, Matthäus-Passion is a must-listen for fans of classical music and those seeking a deeply moving and transcendent listening experience. Johann Sebastian Bach's timeless masterpiece continues to inspire and uplift, offering a powerful exploration of the human condition that remains as relevant today as it was when first composed.
Tracks
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 1, Kommt, ihr Töchter helft mir klagen (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys' Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 2, Da Jesus diese Rede vollendet hatte (Evangelist, Jesus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Prégardien, Matthias Goerne, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 3, Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrochen (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys' Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 4, Da versammleten... Da das Jesus (Evangelist, Chorus, Jesus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Prégardien, Matthias Goerne, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys' Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 5, Du lieber Heiland du (Contralto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Bernarda Fink, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 6, Buss und Reu (Contralto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Bernarda Fink, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 7, Da ging hin der Zwölfen einer (Evangelist, Judas)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Prégardien, Dietrich Henschel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 8, Blute nur, du liebes Herz (Soprano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Dorothea Röschmann, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 9, Aber am ersten... Herr, bin ich's? (Evangelist, Chorus, Jesus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Prégardien, Matthias Goerne, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys' Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 10, Ich bin's, ich sollte büssen (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys' Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 11, Er antwortete und sprach (Evangelist, Jesus, Judas)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Prégardien, Dietrich Henschel, Matthias Goerne, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 12, Wiewohl mein Herz in Tränen schwimmt (Soprano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christine Schäfer, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 13, Ich will dir mein Herze schenken (Soprano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christine Schäfer, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 14, Und da sie den Lobgesang gesprochen hatten (Evangelist, Jesus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Prégardien, Matthias Goerne, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 15, Erkenne mich, mein Hüter (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys' Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 16, Petrus aber antwortete (Evangelist, Peter, Jesus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Prégardien, Dietrich Henschel, Matthias Goerne, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 17, Ich will hier bei dir stehen (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys' Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 18, Da kam Jesus mit ihnen zu einem Hofe (Evangelist, Jesus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Prégardien, Matthias Goerne, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 19, O Schmerz! (Tenor, Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Michael Schade, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 20, Ich will bei meinem Jesu wachen (Tenor, Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Michael Schade, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 21, Und ging hin ein wenig (Evangelist, Jesus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Prégardien, Matthias Goerne, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 22, Der Heiland fällt vor seinem Vater nieder (Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Oliver Widmer, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 23, Gerne will ich mich bequemen (Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Oliver Widmer, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 24, Und er kam zu seinen Jüngern (Evangelist, Jesus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Prégardien, Matthias Goerne, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 25, Was mein Gott will (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys' Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 26, Und er kam und fand sie aber schlafend (Evangelist, Jesus, Judas)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Prégardien, Dietrich Henschel, Matthias Goerne, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 27, So ist mein Jesus... Sind Blitze (Soprano, Contralto, Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Bernarda Fink, Christine Schäfer, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys' Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 28, Und siehe, einer aus denen (Evangelist, Jesus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Prégardien, Matthias Goerne, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 29, O Mensch, bewein' dein Sünde gross (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys' Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 30, Ach! nun ist mein Jesus hin! (Contralto, Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Bernarda Fink, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 31, Die aber Jesum gegriffen hatten (Evangelist)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Prégardien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 32, Mir hat die Welt trüglich gericht't (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys' Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 33, Und wiewohl viel falsche Zeugen (Evangelist, Testis 1 & 2, Pontifex)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Prégardien, Dietrich Henschel, Elisabeth Von Magnus, Markus Schäfer, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 34, Mein Jesus schweigt zu falschen Lügen stille (Tenor)Johann Sebastian Bach, Markus Schäfer, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 35, Geduld! Geduld! (Tenor)Johann Sebastian Bach, Markus Schäfer, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 36, Und der Hohepriester... Weissage uns (Evangelist, Pontifex, Jesus, Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Prégardien, Dietrich Henschel, Matthias Goerne, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys' Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 37, Wer hat dich so geschlagen (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys' Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 38, Petrus aber sass... Und alsbald krähete der Hahn (Evangelist, Ancilla 1 & 2, Petrus, Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christine Schäfer, Christoph Prégardien, Dietrich Henschel, Dorothea Röschmann, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 39, Erbarme dich (Contralto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Bernarda Fink, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 40, Bin ich gleich von dir gewichen (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys' Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 41, Des Morgens aber... Und er warf (Evangelist, Judas, Pontifex 1 & 2, Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Prégardien, Dietrich Henschel, Oliver Widmer, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys' Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 42, Gebt mir meinen Jesum wieder! (Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Oliver Widmer, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 43, Sie hielten aber einen Rat (Evangelist, Pilate, Jesus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Prégardien, Dietrich Henschel, Matthias Goerne, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 44, Befiehl du deine Wege (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys' Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 45, Auf das fest... Lass ihn (Evangelist, Pilate, Pilate's Wife, Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christine Schäfer, Christoph Prégardien, Dietrich Henschel, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys' Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 46, Wie wunderbarlich ist doch diese Strafe! (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys' Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 47, Der Landpfleger sagte (Evangelist, Pilate)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Prégardien, Dietrich Henschel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 48, Er hat uns allen wohlgetan (Soprano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christine Schäfer, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 49, Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben (Soprano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christine Schäfer, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
- St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 50, Sie schrieen... Da gab er ihnen (Evangelist, Pilate, Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Prégardien, Dietrich Henschel, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys' Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
About Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach, born in 1685 in Eisenach, Germany, stands as one of the most influential figures in the history of Western music. A prolific composer and virtuoso performer on multiple instruments, Bach's genius spans a vast array of genres and forms. His compositions, ranging from the intricate Brandenburg Concertos to the profound St. Matthew Passion, showcase his unparalleled mastery of harmony, counterpoint, and emotional depth. Bach's keyboard works, such as the Goldberg Variations and The Well-Tempered Clavier, are staples of the classical repertoire, while his organ pieces like the Toccata and Fugue in D minor continue to inspire awe. Bach's legacy, revitalized during the 19th-century Bach Revival, endures as a testament to his enduring brilliance and innovation. His music, respected for its technical brilliance, intellectual rigor, and artistic beauty, continues to captivate audiences and musicians alike.
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