St Matthew Passion: No. 1, Symphonia und ChorJohann Sebastiani, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Das letzte Abendmahl: No. 2, Und es begab sichJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Christian Immler, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Das letzte Abendmahl: No. 3, O Welt, ich muß dich lassenJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Das letzte Abendmahl: No. 4, Wahrlich, ich sage euchJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Christian Immler, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Das letzte Abendmahl: No. 5, Gott sei gelobetJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Der Olberg: No. 6, Und da sie den Lobgesang gesprochen hattenJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Christian Immler, Jonathan Woody, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Der Olberg: No. 7, Vater unser im HimmelreichJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Der Olberg: No. 8, Und nahm zu sich Petrum - SymphoniaJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Christian Immler, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Der Olberg: No. 9, Dein Will geschehJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Gefangennahme: No. 10, Und er kam und fand sie aber alle schlafendJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Christian Immler, Nathan Medley, Jason McStoots, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Gefangennahme: No. 11, O Lamm Gottes unschuldigJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Gefangennahme: No. 12, Da speieten sie aus in sein AngesichtJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Verleugnung durch Petrus: No. 13, Petrus aber saß draußen im PalastJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Christian Immler, Ina Siedlaczek, Nathan Medley, Jason McStoots, Jonathan Woody, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Verleugnung durch Petrus: No. 14, Erbarm dich meinJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion: No. 15, Sinfonia à 4Johann Sebastiani, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Jesus vor Pilatus: No. 16, Des Morgens aberJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Christian Immler, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Jesus vor Pilatus: No. 17, Führ uns, Herr, in Versuchung nichtJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Jesus vor Pilatus: No. 18, Aber die HohenpriesterJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Christian Immler, Ina Siedlaczek, Jason McStoots, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Jesus vor Pilatus: No. 19, O Lamm Gottes unschuldigJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Jesus vor Pilatus: No. 20, Da aber Pilatus saheJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Jason McStoots, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Jesus vor Pilatus: No. 21, O Lamm Gottes unschuldigJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Kreuzigung: No. 22, Und indem sie hinausgingenJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Kreuzigung: No. 23, Herr Jesu Christ, wahr' Mensch und GottJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Kreuzigung: No. 24, Und von der sechsten Stunde anJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Christian Immler, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Kreuzigung: No. 25, Herr, meinen Geist befehl ich dirJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Kreuzigung: No. 26, Etliche aber, die da stundenJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Kreuzigung: No. 27, Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahinJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Kreuzigung: No. 28, Und siehe da, der Vorhang im Tempel zerriß in zwei StückJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Grablegung: No. 29, Denn es waren viel Weiber daJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Grablegung: No. 30, O Traurigkeit!Johann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Nathan Medley, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Grablegung: No. 31, Es war aber allda Maria MagdalenaJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Jason McStoots, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Grablegung: No. 32, Dank sei dem HerrenJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Ina Siedlaczek, Nathan Medley, Jason McStoots, Jonathan Woody, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Danksagungsliedchen: No. 33, Was soll ich, liebster Jesu duJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Ina Siedlaczek, Nathan Medley, Jason McStoots, Jonathan Woody, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
Immerse yourself in the profound and spiritual world of Johann Sebastiani's "Matthäus Passion," a captivating rendition of the St. Matthew Passion released on May 4, 2018, under the CPO label. This album is a masterful interpretation of the biblical narrative, spanning a duration of 1 hour and 5 minutes, and is a testament to Sebastiani's deep musical and spiritual insight.
The album is structured as a series of movements, each depicting a significant moment in the Passion of Christ, from the Last Supper to the Crucifixion and Burial. The tracklist includes powerful chorales, arias, and recitatives that bring to life the poignant and dramatic events of the Passion. Highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "O Lamm Gottes unschuldig" and the triumphant "Dank sei dem Herren," showcasing Sebastiani's ability to convey both sorrow and joy through his music.
Sebastiani's composition is a blend of traditional and innovative elements, creating a unique and engaging listening experience. The intricate harmonies and rich textures of the orchestration, along with the expressive performances of the vocalists, make this album a standout in the realm of sacred music. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of classical music or a newcomer to the genre, "Matthäus Passion" offers a deeply moving and enriching experience that will resonate long after the final note fades away.