Immerse yourself in the profound and timeless compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach with the album "St. Matthew Passion - Arias & Choruses." Released on January 1, 1989, under the Archiv Produktion label, this classical masterpiece spans 57 minutes of exquisite musical artistry. The album is a meticulously curated selection from Bach's monumental "St. Matthew Passion," BWV 244, featuring some of the most moving arias and choruses from both parts of this sacred oratorio. Each track, from the stirring chorus "Kommt, ihr Töchter, helft mir klagen" to the poignant aria "Erbarme dich," showcases Bach's unparalleled ability to convey deep emotion and spiritual depth through music. This album is a testament to Bach's genius and remains a cornerstone of classical music, offering both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 1, Chorus. Kommt, ihr Töchter, helft mir klagen (Chorus I/II)Johann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, The Monteverdi Choir, The London Oratory Junior Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 3, Chorale. Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrochenJohann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 6, Aria. Buss und Reu (Alto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anne Sofie von Otter, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 8, Aria. Blute nur, du liebes Herz (Soprano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Ann Monoyios, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 17, Chorale. Ich will hier bei dir stehenJohann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, The London Oratory Junior Choir
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 20, Aria. Ich will bei meinem Jesu wachen (Tenor, Chorus II)Johann Sebastian Bach, Howard Crook, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, The London Oratory Junior Choir
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 22, Recit. Der Heiland fällt vor seinem Vater nieder (Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Olaf Bär, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 23, Aria. Gerne will ich mich bequemen (Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Olaf Bär, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 25, Chorale. Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh allzeitJohann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, The London Oratory Junior Choir
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 39, Aria. Erbarme dich (Alto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Michael Chance, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 42, Aria. Gebt mir meinen Jesum wieder (Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Cornelius Hauptmann, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 46, Chorale. Wie wunderbarlich ist doch diese StrafeJohann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, The London Oratory Junior Choir
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 52, Aria. Können Tränen meiner Wangen (Alto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anne Sofie von Otter, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 65, Aria. Mache dich, mein Herze, rein (Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Cornelius Hauptmann, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 67, Recit. Nun ist der Herr zur Ruh gebracht (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, Chorus II)Johann Sebastian Bach, Olaf Bär, Howard Crook, Barbara Bonney, Anne Sofie von Otter, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, The London Oratory Junior Choir
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 68, Chorus. Wir setzen uns mit Tränen niederJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, The London Oratory Junior Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner