Bach: St. John Passion [2016 Recording] (2017)

Bach's St. John Passion, BWV 245, is a grand work, especially with its monumental "Herr, unser Herrscher" opening chorus that appears in the 1724 version here by conductor Stephen Cleobury, in contrast to his earlier recordings of the work. This recording is live, made during Cambridge University's Easter celebrations in 2016, and it's got the appropriate pomp and circumstance. Yet the Passion is also an intimate work, with a strong element of stage drama in the interchange between soloists and the chorus in its direct role ... Read More

Bach's St. John Passion, BWV 245, is a grand work, especially with its monumental "Herr, unser Herrscher" opening chorus that appears in the 1724 version here by conductor Stephen Cleobury, in contrast to his earlier recordings of the work. This recording is live, made during Cambridge University's Easter celebrations in 2016, and it's got the appropriate pomp and circumstance. Yet the Passion is also an intimate work, with a strong element of stage drama in the interchange between soloists and the chorus in its direct role in the story. How you feel about this recording may depend on your feelings about performances of the work by a choir of men and boys. This was what Bach had at his disposal in Leipzig, but the general tendency has been toward the more sober, thicker sound of adult women in the upper voices. Regardless of your own preference, the boys of the Choir of King's College are consistently aware of what they're singing about here: there's an X factor in the work's favor that comes from its... Read Less

• All from $19.31
• New Music from $19.31

• All Copies (1)
• Choose Release (1)

• Music Details
• Seller
• Sort Seller Rating Price: Low to High Price: High to Low Condition Condition: Reverse Release Date Release Date: Rev Sellers Near Me

• SACD, New 2017, King's College Choir UPC: 822231701828 See Item Details ▾

  Importcds BEST Sunrise, FL, USA

  $19.31 Add to Cart Add this copy of Bach: St. John Passion [2016 Recording] to cart. $19.31, new condition, Sold by Importcds rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sunrise, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2017 by King's College Choir.

  	Edition: 2017, King's College Choir SACD, New Available Copies: 3	Details: UPC: 822231701828 Label: King's College Choir Released: 2017 Alibris ID: 18059212032	Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $4.99 Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
  Seller's Description: Johann Sebastian Bach. New. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.
  ► Contact This Seller
  Hide Details ▴

2017, King's College Choir UPC: 822231701828 SACD See All from $19.31