The Great Choral Masterpieces

~ Release by Johann Sebastian Bach; Helen Donath, Andrea Ihle, Marjana Lipovšek, Peter Schreier, Eberhard Büchner, Robert Holl, Barbara Bonney, Birgit Remmert, Rainer Trost, Robert Alexander, Ekkehard Wagner, Olaf Bär, Andreas Scheibner, Egbert Junghanns, Lucia Popp, Helga Termer, Elisabeth Wilke, Ekkehard Wlaschiha, Theo Adam, Hans‐Joachim Ribbe, Rundfunkchor Leipzig, Staatskapelle Dresden & Kammerorchester Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

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1Matthäus-Passion: XXVI. Evangelist: Und er kam und fand sie aber schlafend
bass vocals [Jesus]:
Theo Adam (German classical bass-baritone) (in 1984-09)
tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I, XXVI. Rezitativ (Evangelist, Jesus) "Und er kam und fand sie aber schlafend" (in 1984-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I
Johann Sebastian Bach2:40
2Matthäus-Passion: XXVII. Arie (Sopran, Alt, Chorus II): So ist mein Jesus nun gefangen
alto vocals:
Marjana Lipovšek (mezzo soprano) (in 1984-09)
choir vocals:
MDR Rundfunkchor Leipzig (in 1984-09)
soprano vocals:
Lucia Popp (soprano)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
performer:
Lucia Popp (soprano) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I, XXVII. Arie (Sopran, Alt) und Chor "So ist mein Jesus nun gefangen" - XXVIIb. Cori "Sind Blitze, sind Donner in Wolken verschwunden?" (in 1984-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I
Johann Sebastian Bach4:42
3Matthäus-Passion: XXVIII. Evangelist: Und siehe, einer aus denen
bass vocals [Jesus]:
Theo Adam (German classical bass-baritone) (in 1984-09)
tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I, XXVIII. Rezitativ (Evangelist, Jesus) "Und siehe, einer aus denen, die mit Jesu waren" (in 1984-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I
Johann Sebastian Bach2:44
4Matthäus-Passion: XXIX. Choral: O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde groß
choir vocals:
MDR Rundfunkchor Leipzig (in 1984-09)
soprano vocals [Soprano in ripieno]:
Dresdner Kapellknaben (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I, XXIX. Choral "O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde groß" (in 1984-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I
Johann Sebastian Bach6:18
5Matthäus-Passion: XXX. Aria (Alt, Chorus II): Ach! nun ist mein Jesus hin!
alto vocals:
Marjana Lipovšek (mezzo soprano) (in 1984-09)
choir vocals:
MDR Rundfunkchor Leipzig (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XXX. Arie (Alt) und Chor "Ach! nun ist mein Jesus hin" (in 1984-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach4:03
6Matthäus-Passion: XXXI. Evangelist: Die aber Jesum gegriffen hatten
tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XXXI. Rezitativ (Evangelist) "Die aber Jesum gegriffen hatten" (in 1984-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach1:09
7Matthäus-Passion: XXXII. Choral: Mir hat die Welt trüglich gericht'
choir vocals:
MDR Rundfunkchor Leipzig (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XXXII. Choral "Mir hat die Welt trüglich gericht'" (in 1984-09)
lyricist:
Adam Reusner
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 213)
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach0:49
8Matthäus-Passion: XXXIII. Evangelist: Und wiewohl viel falsche Zeugen herzutraten
tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XXXIII. Rezitativ (Evangelist, 2 Zeugen, Hohepriester) "Und wiewohl viel falsche Zeugen herzutraten" (in 1984-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach1:22
9Matthäus-Passion: XXXIV. Rezitativ (Tenor): Mein Jesus schweigt Zu falschen Lügen stille
tenor vocals:
Eberhard Büchner (tenor) (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XXXIV. Accompagnato-Rezitativ (Tenor) "Mein Jesus schweigt zu falschen Lügen stille" (in 1984-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach1:14
10Matthäus-Passion: XXXV. Aria (Tenor): Geduld!
tenor vocals:
Eberhard Büchner (tenor) (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XXXV. Arie (Tenor) "Geduld! Wenn mich falsche Zungen stechen" (in 1984-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach3:22
11Matthäus-Passion: XXXVI. Evangelist: Und der Hohepriester antwortete und sprach zu ihm
bass vocals [Jesus]:
Theo Adam (German classical bass-baritone) (in 1984-09)
choir vocals:
MDR Rundfunkchor Leipzig (in 1984-09)
tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XXXVIa. "Und der Hohepriester antwortete" (Evangelista, Pontifex, Jesus) - XXXVIb. Cori "Er ist des Todes schuldig" - XXXVIc. "Da speieten sie aus" (Evangelista) - XXXVId. Cori "Weissage uns, Christe" (in 1984-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach2:13
12Matthäus-Passion: XXXVII. Choral: Wer hat dich so geschlagen
choir vocals:
MDR Rundfunkchor Leipzig (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XXXVII. Choral "Wer hat dich so geschlagen" (in 1984-09)
lyricist:
Paul Gerhardt (17th century hymn writer)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 292)
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach1:01
13Matthäus-Passion: XXXVIII. Evangelist: Petrus aber saß draußen im Palast
choir vocals:
MDR Rundfunkchor Leipzig (in 1984-09)
tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XXXVIIIa. "Petrus aber saß draussen im Palast" (Evangelista, Ancilla I/II, Petrus) - XXXVIIIb. Coro "Wahrlich, du bist auch einer von denen" - XXXVIIIc. "Da hub er an, sich zu verfluchen" (Evangelista, Petrus) (in 1984-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach2:35
14Matthäus-Passion: XXXIX. Aria (Alt): Erbarme dich, Mein Gott
alto vocals:
Marjana Lipovšek (mezzo soprano) (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XXXIX. Aria (Alto) "Erbarme dich, mein Gott" (in 1984-09)
orchestrator:
Ton Koopman (conductor, organist and harpsichordist)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach6:48
15Matthäus-Passion: XL. Choral: Bin ich gleich von dir gewichen
choir vocals:
MDR Rundfunkchor Leipzig (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XL. Choral "Bin ich gleich von dir gewichen" (in 1984-09)
lyricist:
Johann von Rist
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 361)
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach1:10
16Matthäus-Passion: XLI. Evangelist: Des Morgens aber hielten alle Hohepriester
choir vocals:
MDR Rundfunkchor Leipzig (in 1984-09)
tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XLIa. "Des Morgens aber hielten alle Hohepriester" (Evangelista, Judas) - XLIb. Cori "Was gehet uns das an?" - XLIc. "Und er warf die Silberlinge in den Tempel" (Evangelista, Pontifex I/II) (in 1984-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach1:45
17Matthäus-Passion: XLII. Aria (Bass): Gebt mir meinen Jesum wieder!
bass vocals:
Robert Holl (bass‐baritone) (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XLII. Aria (Basso) "Gebt mir meinen Jesum wieder" (in 1984-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach3:10
18Matthäus-Passion: XLIII. Evangelist: Sie hielten aber einen Rat
bass vocals [Jesus]:
Theo Adam (German classical bass-baritone) (in 1984-09)
tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XLIII. "Sie hielten aber einen Rat" (Evangelista, Pilatus, Jesus) (in 1984-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach2:19
19Matthäus-Passion: XLIV. Choral: Befiehl du deine Wege
choir vocals:
MDR Rundfunkchor Leipzig (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XLIV. Choral "Befiehl du deine Wege" (in 1984-09)
lyricist:
Paul Gerhardt (17th century hymn writer)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 159)
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach1:15
20Matthäus-Passion: XLV. Evangelist: Auf das Fest
choir vocals:
MDR Rundfunkchor Leipzig (in 1984-09)
tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XLVa. "Auf das Fest aber hatte der Landpfleger Gewohnheit" (Evangelista, Pilatus, Uxor Pilati, Cori) - XLVb. Cori "Lass ihn kreuzigen" (in 1984-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach2:30
21Matthäus-Passion: XLVI. Choral: Wie wunderbarlich ist doch diese Strafe!
choir vocals:
MDR Rundfunkchor Leipzig (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XLVI. Choral "Wie wunderbarlich ist doch diese Strafe" (in 1984-09)
lyricist:
Johann Heermann
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 167)
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach1:02
22Matthäus-Passion: XLVII. Evangelist: Der Landpfleger sagte
tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XLVII. "Der Landpfleger sagte" (Evangelista, Pilatus) (in 1984-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach0:17
23Matthäus-Passion: XLVIII. Rezitativ (Sopran): Er hat uns allen wohlgetan
soprano vocals:
Lucia Popp (soprano) (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XLVIII. Recitativo (Soprano) "Er hat uns allen wohlgetan" (in 1984-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach1:17
24Matthäus-Passion: XLIX. Aria (Sopran): Aus Liebe
soprano vocals:
Lucia Popp (soprano) (in 1984-09)
vocals:
Lucia Popp (soprano) (in 1984-09)
orchestra:
Staatskapelle Dresden (Dresden Symphonic Orchestra) (in 1984-09)
conductor:
Peter Schreier (German tenor and conductor) (in 1984-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, XLIX. Aria (Soprano) "Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben" (in 1984-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach4:53
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