Immerse yourself in the profound and timeless masterpiece of Johann Sebastian Bach with the release of "Johannes Passie," a stunning rendition of the St. John Passion, BWV 245. Recorded and released on April 14, 2019, under the Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group label, this album is a testament to Bach's unparalleled genius in the classical genre.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 50 minutes, "Johannes Passie" is a comprehensive journey through Bach's sacred oratorio, which sets the Passion story as narrated in St. John's Gospel. The album features a rich tapestry of choral and solo performances, showcasing the intricate harmonies and deep emotional resonance that Bach is renowned for.
This recording, conducted by Masaaki Suzuki and performed at the prestigious Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Japan, is the third recording of the St. John Passion by Suzuki, known for his meticulous attention to detail and authentic interpretation of Bach's works. The album includes a full cast of soloists and chorus, each bringing their unique voice to the narrative, from the evocative aria "Von den Stricken meiner Sünden" performed by a contralto to the powerful choral pieces that underscore the dramatic moments of the Passion.
"Johannes Passie" is not just an album; it is an experience that invites you to delve into the spiritual and musical depths of Bach's composition. The St. John Passion, originally composed in 1724, remains a cornerstone of classical music, and this recording captures its essence with clarity and reverence. Whether you are a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to Bach's works, this album offers a profound exploration of one of the most significant pieces in the classical repertoire.
2019 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group2019 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group
Tracks
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 1: No. 1, Herr, unser Herrscher (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 1: No. 2, Jesus ging mit seinen Jüngern... Jesus antwortete (Evangelist, Jesus, Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Robert Holl, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 1: No. 3, O grosse Lieb (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 1: No. 4, Auf dass das Wort erfüllet würde (Evangelist, Jesus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Robert Holl, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 1: No. 5, Dein Will gescheh, Herr Gott, zugleich (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 1: No. 6, Die Schar aber und der Oberhauptmann (Evangelist)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 1: No. 7, Von den Stricken meiner Sünden (Contralto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Marjana Lipovek, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 1: No. 8, Simon Petrus aber folgete Jesu nach (Evangelist)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 1: No. 9, Ich folge dir gleichfalls (Soprano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Angela Maria Blasi, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 1: No. 10, Derselbige Jünger (Evangelist, Maid, Petrus, Jesus, Officer)Johann Sebastian Bach, Angela Maria Blasi, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Anton Scharinger, Franz Leitner, Robert Holl, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 1: No. 11, Wer hat dich so geschlagen (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 1: No. 12, Und Hannas sandte ihn gebunden... Er leugnete aber und sprach (Evangelist, Petrus, Officer, Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Anton Scharinger, Franz Leitner, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 1: No. 13, Ach, mein Sinn (Tenor)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 1: No. 14, Petrus, der nicht denkt zurück (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 15, Christus, der uns selig macht" (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 16, Da führeten sie Jesum... Auf dass erfüllet würder das Wort (Evangelist, Pilate, Jesus, Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Anton Scharinger, Robert Holl, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 17, Ach grosser König (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 18, Da sprach Pilatus zu ihm... Barrabas aber war ein Mörder (Evangelist, Pilate, Jesus, Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Anton Scharinger, Robert Holl, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 19, Betrachte, meine Seel (Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anton Scharinger, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 20, Erwäge, wie sein blutgefärbter Rücken (Tenor)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 21, Und die Kriegsknechte flochten eine Krone... Da Pilatus das Wort hörete (Evangelist, Pilate, Jesus, Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Anton Scharinger, Robert Holl, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 22, Durch dein Gefängnis, Gottes Sohn (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 23, Die Juden aber schrieen und sprachen... Da überantwortete er ihn (Evangelist, Pilate, Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Anton Scharinger, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 24, Eilt, ihr angefochtnen Seelen (Bass, Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anton Scharinger, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 25, Allda kreuzigten sie ihn... Pilatus antwortet (Evangelist, Pilate, Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Anton Scharinger, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 26, In meines Herzens Grunde (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 27, Die Kriegsknechte aber... Auf dass erfüllet würde die Schrift (Evangelist, Jesus, Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Robert Holl, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 28, Er nahm alles wohl in acht (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 29, Und von Stund an nahm sie der Jünger (Evangelist, Jesus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Robert Holl, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 30, Es ist vollbracht (Contralto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Marjana Lipovek, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 31, Und neiget das Haupt (Evangelist)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 32, Mein teurer Heiland (Bass, Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anton Scharinger, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 33, Und siehe da, der Vorhang im Tempel zerriss (Evangelist)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 34, Mein Herz, indem die ganze Welt (Tenor)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 35, Zerfliesse, mein Herze (Soprano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Angela Maria Blasi, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 36, Die Juden aber, dieweil es Rüsttag war (Evangelist)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 37, O hilf, Christe, Gottes Sohn (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 38, Darnach bat Pilatum Joseph von Arimathia (Evangelist)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 39, Ruht wohl, ihr heiligen Gebeine (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 40, Ach Herr, lass dein lieb Engelein (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
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