by Johann Sebastian Bach, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Gewandhaus Orchester Leipzig, Günther Ramin · Membran · CD · EAN 4011222232403
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«St John Passion» is the album by Johann Sebastian Bach performed by the Thomanerchor Leipzig and the Gewandhaus Orchester Leipzig (Membran, double CD).
The oratorio narrates the Passion of Christ according to the Gospel of John, from the arrest of Jesus to his crucifixion and burial. The score alternates recitatives of the evangelist, arias of the soloists, chorales and choral scenes, with the choir and orchestra as protagonists.
Conducted by Günther Ramin. Edition with 24-bit/96 kHz mastering. Soloists: Agnes Giebel, Marga Höffgen, Ernst Haefliger, Franz Kelch and Hans-Olaf Hudemann.
For those seeking historical versions of Bach's choral repertoire and recordings with the Leipzig ensembles.
