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St John Passion
Bach, Rilling
St John Passion
Genre: Classical
 
  •  Track Listings (20) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (19) - Disc #2
  •  Track Listings (42) - Disc #3


     
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CD Details

All Artists: Bach, Rilling
Title: St John Passion
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Hanssler Classics
Original Release Date: 1/1/2000
Re-Release Date: 2/29/2000
Genre: Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750), Classical (c.1770-1830), Sacred & Religious
Number of Discs: 3
SwapaCD Credits: 3
UPC: 040888817024
 

CD Reviews

Like cool water in a desert...
Alejandra Vernon | Long Beach, California | 07/11/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD set is one of those rare recordings that I take refuge in when I'm tired or stressed...especially if I've had "sensory overload"...it tranquilizes, soothes the savage beast, uplifts the spirit, and surrounds me with peace.For my taste, this is the holiest of all spiritually inspired compositions...there is true power in it and this particular recording is exquisite. There's a simplicity and a purity to it. Maestro Rilling has given this masterpiece his best here, and has gathered a splendid cast...of special note are tenor Michael Schade as the Evangelist, and basso Matthias Goerne as Jesus...both with moving, beautiful performances.This is the same recording as Hanssler # 92075 but with an added bonus...since Bach wrote 5 versions of this piece, the 3rd CD, though of not much interest to me, would be fascinating for music/voice students and Bach-ologists. It gives examples and explanations of these versions, and the booklet also gives instructions (if you have a programmable CD changer) for recreating the complete version # 2...though mysteriously, the English instruction varies from the French one ! The packaging is excellent with a large booklet that contains, along with the libretto, a long history of the music and photos/bio of the cast."