Immerse yourself in the profound and moving masterpiece of Johann Sebastian Bach with the "St. Matthew Passion." This extraordinary album, released on January 1, 1979, under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, captures the essence of Bach's genius through a meticulously crafted performance. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 47 minutes, this classical gem is a testament to Bach's unparalleled ability to blend sacred text with sublime music, creating a deeply spiritual and emotionally resonant experience.
The album features the Thames Chamber Orchestra and The Bach Choir, conducted by the esteemed Sir David Willcocks. Their collective artistry brings to life the dramatic narrative of the Passion of Christ, as recounted in the Gospel of Matthew. The performance is a blend of recitatives, arias, and chorales, each contributing to the overall grandeur and intimacy of the work. Notable tracks include the hauntingly beautiful "Grief for sin," the powerful "Endure, Endure," and the poignant "Have mercy, Lord, have mercy, Lord, on me."
This recording is drawn from performances in the Herkulessaal in Munich, a venue renowned for its acoustics and historical significance in the world of classical music. The album's English translation of the original German libretto makes it accessible to a broader audience, allowing listeners to fully engage with the profound lyrics and their emotional depth.
For those seeking a deeper understanding and appreciation of Bach's work, this album is an essential addition to any classical music collection. It offers a unique opportunity to experience the timeless beauty and spiritual depth of one of Bach's most celebrated compositions. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, the "St. Matthew Passion" promises an unforgettable journey through the heart of Baroque music.
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Rev. Elgar, Atkins / Pt. One: Chorus: "Come, ye Daughters, Share my Mourning"Johann Sebastian Bach, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Recitative: "When Jesus had completed all..."Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, John Shirley-Quirk, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Chorus: "O blessed Jesu.."Johann Sebastian Bach, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Recitative: "At that time there assembled the chief priests"Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Chorus: "Not upon the feast"Johann Sebastian Bach, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Recitative:"Now when Jesus was in Bethany"Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Chorus: "To what purpose is this waste"Johann Sebastian Bach, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Recitative: " When Jesus understood it"Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, John Shirley-Quirk, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Recitative: "My Master and my Lord"Johann Sebastian Bach, Alfreda Hodgson, Richard Adeney, Richard Dobson, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Aria: "Grief for sin"Johann Sebastian Bach, Alfreda Hodgson, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Recitative: "Then went one of the disciples"Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, John Shirley-Quirk, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Rev. Elgar, Atkins / Pt. One: Aria: "Break in grief"Johann Sebastian Bach, Felicity Lott, William Bennett, Alexa Turpin, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Recitative: "Now on the first day of the unleavened bread"Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, John Shirley-Quirk, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Chorus: "Where, where, where wilt thou...Johann Sebastian Bach, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Recit/Chorus: "He said, Go to one in the city yonder"Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, John Shirley-Quirk, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Chorus: "Tis I, whose sins have bound thee..."Johann Sebastian Bach, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Recitative: "He answered them and said"Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, John Shirley-Quirk, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Recitative: "Although our eyes with tears o'erflow"Johann Sebastian Bach, Felicity Lott, Michael Dobson, Lorraine Wood, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Aria: "Jesus, Saviour, I am thine"Johann Sebastian Bach, Felicity Lott, Michael Dobson, Lorraine Wood, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Recit: "And after they had sung a hymn together"Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, John Shirley-Quirk, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Chorus: "Receive me, my Redeemer"Johann Sebastian Bach, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Recit: "Simon Peter made answer"Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, John Shirley-Quirk, Hugh Davies, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Chorus: "Here would I stand beside Thee"Johann Sebastian Bach, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Recitative: " Then came Jesus with them"Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, John Shirley-Quirk, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Recitative: "O grief! how throbs this heavy laden breast!"Johann Sebastian Bach, Neil Jenkins, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Rev. Elgar, Atkins / Pt. One: Aria: "I would beside my Lord be watching"Johann Sebastian Bach, Neil Jenkins, Michael Dobson, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Recit: "And he went away"Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, John Shirley-Quirk, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Recit: "The Saviour, low before His father bending"Johann Sebastian Bach, Stephen Roberts, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Aria: "Gladly would I take upon me"Johann Sebastian Bach, Stephen Roberts, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Recitative: "And he came to his disciples"Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, John Shirley-Quirk, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Chorale: "O Father, let thy will be done"Johann Sebastian Bach, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Recitative: "And he came again and found them sleepingJohann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, John Shirley-Quirk, John King, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Rev. Elgar, Atkins / Pt. One: Duet & Chorus: "Behold, my Saviour Now is Taken"Johann Sebastian Bach, Felicity Lott, Alfreda Hodgson, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 1: Recitative: "And behold, one of the others"Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, John Shirley-Quirk, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Rev. Elgar, Atkins / Pt. One: Chorus: "O Man, thy Grievous Sin Bemoan"Johann Sebastian Bach, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 2: Aria/Chorus: "Ah! now is my Saviour gone"Johann Sebastian Bach, Alfreda Hodgson, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 2: Recit: "And they that had laid hold on Jesus"Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 2: Chorus: "How falsely doth the world accuse"Johann Sebastian Bach, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 2: Recitative: "Yea, though many lying witnesses came forward"Johann Sebastian Bach, Michael Pierce, Malcolm Arthur, Robert Tear, Richard Jackson, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 2: Recitative: "He holds His peace"Johann Sebastian Bach, Neil Jenkins, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 2: Aria: "Endure, Endure"Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, Charles Tunnell, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 2: Recit/Chorus: "And the high priest answeredJohann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, John Shirley-Quirk, Richard Jackson, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 2: Recit/Chorus: "And then with one accord they did spitJohann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 2: Chorus: "O Lord, who dares to smite Thee"Johann Sebastian Bach, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 2: Recit/Chorus: "Simon Peter sat outside in the court"Johann Sebastian Bach, Rebecca Moseley-Morgan, Catherine Rogers, Robert Tear, Hugh Davies, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 2: Recit: "And then began he to curse and to swear"Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Tear, John Shirley-Quirk, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 2: Aria: "Have mercy, Lord, have mercy, Lord, on me"Johann Sebastian Bach, Alfreda Hodgson, John Bacon, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 2: Chorus: "Lamb of God, I fall before Thee"Johann Sebastian Bach, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 2: Recit/Chorus: "Now when the morning came"Johann Sebastian Bach, John Shirley-Quirk, John King, The Bach Choir, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
St. Matthew Passion / Part 2: Recit: "And he cast the silver pieces down in the temple"Johann Sebastian Bach, Michael Pierce, Robert Tear, Malcolm Arthur, Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
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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