Long considered one of the seminal works in the classical oratorio tradition, St. Matthew Passion by J.S. Bach also holds a strong connection with many to the Passion weeks. A part of the BR-KLASSIK WISSE/N (BR-Klassik Knowledge) audio book/music insight series, author Wieland Schmid gives us an introduction to the St. Matthew Passion, which clearly illustrates both the basic structural principles as well as looking over the composer's shoulder as he writes, instantly illuminating the way Bach used such a wide variety of means to translate the Biblical texts into music.A thrilling journey through the St. Matthew Passion, which will appeal both to audio book and music fans. The musical examples are presented by the Choir and Symphony as well as the famed and history Regensburg Cathedral Sparrows boys' choir and led by Peter Dijkstra.The narrator Christian Bruckner, is known for being the regular German dubbing voice for Robert de Niro, as well as dubbing for a number of other film roles and participating in a large collection of talking books.

Tracklist:

An Introduction To ... Bach, J.s.: St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244: Jesus Und Seine Junger: Die "grosse Passion"
An Introduction To ... Bach, J.s.: St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244: Jesus Und Seine Junger: Die Aura Der Jesusworte
An Introduction To ... Bach, J.s.: St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244: Jesus Und Seine Junger: Bachs Musiker
An Introduction To ... Bach, J.s.: St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244: Jesus Und Seine Junger: Die Junger im Garten Gethsemane
An Introduction To ... Bach, J.s.: St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244: Jesus Und Seine Junger: Sinnbilder Des Leidens
An Introduction To ... Bach, J.s.: St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244: Die Gemeinde Der Glaubigen: Die Chorale Der Matthauspassion
An Introduction To ... Bach, J.s.: St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244: Die Gemeinde Der Glaubigen: Die Bildhaftigkeit Der Arien
An Introduction To ... Bach, J.s.: St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244: Die Gemeinde Der Glaubigen: Die Schuld Aller Christen
An Introduction To ... Bach, J.s.: St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244: Die Gemeinde Der Glaubigen: Der Text Der Matthauspassion
An Introduction To ... Bach, J.s.: St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244: Die Gemeinde Der Glaubigen: So Ist Mein Jesus Nun Gefangen
An Introduction To ... Bach, J.s.: St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244: Verrater Und Feinde: Der Verrat Des Judas
An Introduction To ... Bach, J.s.: St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244: Verrater Und Feinde: Jesus Vor Dem Hohen Rat
An Introduction To ... Bach, J.s.: St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244: Verrater Und Feinde: Dramatische Szenen
An Introduction To ... Bach, J.s.: St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244: Verrater Und Feinde: Jesus Vor Pilatus
An Introduction To ... Bach, J.s.: St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244: Verrater Und Feinde: Das Petrus-Drama
An Introduction To ... Bach, J.s.: St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244: Kommt Ihr Tochter, Helft Mir Klagen: Ein Choralsatz In Zwei Pas
An Introduction To ... Bach, J.s.: St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244: Kommt Ihr Tochter, Helft Mir Klagen: O Mensch, Bewein Dein Sund
An Introduction To ... Bach, J.s.: St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244: Kommt Ihr Tochter, Helft Mir Klagen: Die Wiederentdeckung Der M
An Introduction To ... Bach, J.s.: St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244: Kommt Ihr Tochter, Helft Mir Klagen: Der Einleitungschor

UPC: 4035719009002
Label: Br Klassiks
Release Date: 11.17.09
Format: CD

Gents - Bach: Matthew-Passion (2 CD)