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Saint Matthew Passion
At the time of composing Saint Matthew Passion (1727 revised in 1736), Johann-Sebastian Bach was at the height of his creative powers. This work recounts the story of the capture and crucifixion of Christ, using the words of the Holy Scriptures, often interrupted by the poetic interjections of the chorus – dramatic, lyrical and contemplative. The emotional variety and intensity are correspondingly greater. Because of the magnitude of work which contains no fewer than 68 musical numbers and requires almost five hours to perform.
JS Bach's St Matthew Passion is a unique depiction of the suffering and death of Christ.
Director :
Louise Narboni
Producer :
Co-production :
Idéale Audience, Soli Deo Gloria, Orchestre de Chambre de Paris, Museec, France Televisions
In association with :
European Music & Arts Consultants
Produced by : Hélène Le Coeur
Running time :
104’
Format :
HDCAM
Year of production :
2010
Distributor(s) / Sales Agent(s) :
EuroArts Music International
http://www.euroarts.com
DVD EuroArts / SolideoGloria N° 3079658
Composer(s) :
Johann-Sebastian Bach
Work(s) :
Saint Matthieu Passion
Cast :
Werner Güra, tenor – Evangelist
Stephen Morscheck, bass – Jésus
Lucy Crowe, soprano
Christine Rice, mezzo-soprano
Nicholas Phan, ténor
Matthew Brook, baryton
Bertrand Grünenwald, bass
Conductor : John Nelson, conductor
Ensemble Orchestral de Paris
Schola Cantorum of Oxford, James Burton, choir Master
and Maîtrise de Paris, Patrick Marco, choir Master
Christophe Coin, viola di gamba
Date and shoot location :
Live recording from St Denis Basilique, Festival de Saint-Denis, on July 5th, 2011
Photo credits :
Julien Mignot © Idéale Audience