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The Netherlands Bach Society|Bach: St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244

Bach: St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244

The Netherlands Bach Society and Jos van Veldhoven

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Bach's St Matthew Passion is almost always described as a double-choir composition for two choirs and two orchestras. Two large ensembles play in dialogue, and the score presents a symmetrical structure. The scoring of the two groups of singers and players is identical, and each ensemble has four soloists for the arias. On the stage one often sees two equal groups of singers, and an orchestra likewise divided exactly into two. The Evangelist and Jesus are often the only exceptions to this impressive symmetry.
There are reasons enough, however, to look at the score in another way. Firstly, there is the Bible story itself, which is told entirely in Coro I (Bach speaks of Coro, by which he means all the singers and players of one ensemble, not just the choir). In his score, Bach even distinguishes the Evangelist's part in Coro I by writing it in red ink. The role of Coro II, besides its contribution to the cries of the crowd in the story and to the chorales, is limited to delivering commentary. In the organisation of the score as well there are considerable distinctions: almost all the important arias are to be found in Coro I - and there are twice as many as in Coro II - and the composition technique reveals major differences. In contrast to the great wealth of instrumental solos in Coro I, the writing for Coro II is much simpler: the instruments often double other parts, and instrumental solos are almost entirely absent. The score as a whole gives a strong impression of hierarchy, rather than equality or symmetry.

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Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1 (Johann Sebastian Bach)

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No. 1, Kommt, ihr Töchter, helft mir klagen (Chorus 1, Chorus 2)
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Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Christian Friedrich Henrici, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Nicolaus Decius, Lyricist

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No. 2, Da Jesus diese Rede vollendet hatte (Evangelist, Jesus)
00:00:42

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Peter Harvey, Soloist, MainArtist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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No. 3, Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrochen (Chorus 1, Chorus 2)
00:00:50

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Johann Heermann, Lyricist

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No. 4, Da versammleten sich die Hohenpriester (Evangelist) - Chorus, Ja nicht auf das Fest (Choruses 1, 2) - Recitative, Da nun Jesus … Da das Jesus merkete (Evangelist, Jesus)
00:03:00

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Peter Harvey, Soloist, MainArtist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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No. 5, Du lieber Heiland (Alto 1)
00:00:54

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Tim Mead, Soloist, MainArtist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Salomo Franck, Lyricist

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No. 6, Buß und Reu (Alto 1)
00:03:58

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Tim Mead, Soloist, MainArtist - Christian Friedrich Henrici, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist

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No. 7, Da ging hin der Zwölfen (Evangelist, Judas)
00:00:39

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Philippe Favette, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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No. 8, Blute nur, du liebes Herz! (Soprano 2)
00:04:53

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Christian Friedrich Henrici, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Siri Karoline Thornhill, Soloist, MainArtist

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No. 9, Aber am ersten Tage der süßen Brot (Evangelist) - Chorus, Wo willst du (Chorus 1) - Recitative, Er sprach … Und sie wurden sehr betrübt (Evangelist, Jesus) - Chorus, Herr, bin ich's? (Chorus 1)
00:02:11

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Peter Harvey, Soloist, MainArtist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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No. 10, Ich bin's, ich sollte büssen (Chorus 1, Chorus 2)
00:00:45

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Paul Gerhardt, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist

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No. 11, Er antwortete und sprach (Evangelist, Jesus, Judas)
00:02:57

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Peter Harvey, Soloist, MainArtist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Philippe Favette, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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No. 12, Wiewohl mein Herz in Tränen schwimmt (Soprano 1)
00:01:19

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Christian Friedrich Henrici, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Amaryllis Dieltiens, Soloist, MainArtist

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No. 13, Ich will dir mein Herze schenken (Soprano 1)
00:03:13

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Christian Friedrich Henrici, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Amaryllis Dieltiens, Soloist, MainArtist

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No. 14, Und da sie den Lobgesang (Evangelist, Jesus)
00:01:04

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Peter Harvey, Soloist, MainArtist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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No. 15, Erkenne mich, mein Hüter (Chorus 1, Chorus 2)
00:01:06

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Paul Gerhardt, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist

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No. 16, Petrus aber antwortete und sprach zu ihm (Evangelist, Petrus, Jesus)
00:01:02

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Peter Harvey, Soloist, MainArtist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Matthew Baker, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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No. 17, Ich will hier bei dir stehen (Chorus 1, Chorus 2)
00:01:02

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Paul Gerhardt, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist

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No. 18, Da kam Jesus mit ihnen zu einem Hofe (Evangelist, Jesus)
00:01:56

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Peter Harvey, Soloist, MainArtist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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No. 19, O Schmerz! Hier zittert … Was ist die Ursach aller solcher Plagen? (Tenor 1, Chorus 2)
00:01:41

Julian Podger, Soloist, MainArtist - Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Christian Friedrich Henrici, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Johann Heermann, Lyricist - Kampen Boys Choir, Choir, MainArtist

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20
No. 20, Ich will bei meinem Jesu wachen … So schlafen unsre Sünden ein (Tenor 1, Chorus 2)
00:04:49

Julian Podger, Soloist, MainArtist - Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Christian Friedrich Henrici, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist

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No. 21, Und ging hin ein wenig (Evangelist, Jesus)
00:00:43

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Peter Harvey, Soloist, MainArtist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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No. 22, Der Heiland fällt vor seinem Vater nieder (Bass 2)
00:00:56

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Christian Friedrich Henrici, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Sebastian Noack, Soloist, MainArtist

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23
No. 23, Gerne will ich mich bequemen (Bass 2)
00:04:19

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Christian Friedrich Henrici, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Sebastian Noack, Soloist, MainArtist

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No. 24, Und er kam zu seinen Jüngern (Evangelist, Jesus)
00:01:20

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Peter Harvey, Soloist, MainArtist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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25
No. 25, Was mein Gott will, das gscheh allzeit (Chorus 1, Chorus 2)
00:01:05

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Albrecht von Preußen, Lyricist

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No. 26, Und er kam und fand sie aber schlafend (Evangelist, Jesus, Judas)
00:02:24

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Peter Harvey, Soloist, MainArtist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Philippe Favette, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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27
No. 27, So ist mein Jesus nun gefangen (Soprano 1, Alto 1, Chorus 2) - Chorus, Sind Blitze, sind Donner in Wolken (Chorus 2)
00:04:34

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Tim Mead, Soloist, MainArtist - Christian Friedrich Henrici, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Barthold Heinrich Brockes, Lyricist - Amaryllis Dieltiens, Soloist, MainArtist

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28
No. 28, Und siehe, einer aus denen (Evangelist, Jesus)
00:02:11

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Peter Harvey, Soloist, MainArtist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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29
No. 29, O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde gross (Chorus 1, Chorus 2)
00:06:03

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Sebald Heyden, Lyricist

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DISC 2

Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2 (Johann Sebastian Bach)

1
No. 1, Ach, nun ist mein Jesus hin! … Wo ist denn dein Freund (Alto 1, Chorus 2)
00:03:22

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Tim Mead, Soloist, MainArtist - Christian Friedrich Henrici, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist

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2
No. 2, Die aber Jesum gegriffen hatten (Evangelist)
00:01:01

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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3
No. 3, Mir hat die Welt trüglich gericht't (Chorus 1, Chorus 2)
00:00:43

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Adam Reusner, Lyricist

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4
No. 4, Und wiewohl viel falsche Zeugen herzutraten, funden sie doch keins (Evangelist, Pontifex 1)
00:01:07

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Matthew Baker, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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5
No. 5, Mein Jesus schweigt zu falschen Lügen (Tenor 2)
00:01:43

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Charles Daniels, Soloist, MainArtist - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Christian Friedrich Henrici, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist

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6
No. 6, Geduld, Geduld! (Tenor 2)
00:03:53

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Charles Daniels, Soloist, MainArtist - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Christian Friedrich Henrici, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist

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7
No. 7, Und der Hohenpriester antwortete (Evangelist, Pontifex 1, Jesus) - Chorus, Er ist des Todes schuldig! (Choruses 1, 2) - Recitative, Da speieten sie - Chorus, Weissage uns (Choruses 1, 2)
00:01:59

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Peter Harvey, Soloist, MainArtist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Matthew Baker, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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8
No. 8, Wer hat dich so geschlagen (Chorus 1, Chorus 2)
00:00:54

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Paul Gerhardt, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist

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9
No. 9, Petrus aber saβ drauβen im Palast (Evangelist, Petrus, Ancillae 1, 2) - Chorus, Wahrlich, du bist auch einer von denen (Chorus 2) - Recitative, Da hub er an sich zu verfluchen (Evangelist, Petrus)
00:02:21

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Matthew Baker, Soloist, MainArtist - Marjon Strijk, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist - Dorothea Jakob, Soloist, MainArtist

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10
No. 10, Erbarme dich, mein Gott (Alto 1)
00:06:11

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Tim Mead, Soloist, MainArtist - Christian Friedrich Henrici, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist

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No. 11, Bin ich gleich von dir gewichen (Chorus 1, Chorus 2)
00:01:03

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Johann Rist, Lyricist

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12
No. 12, Des Morgens aber hielten (Evangelist, Judas) - Chorus, Was gehet uns das an? Da siehe du zu! (Chorus 1, Chorus 2) - Recitative, Und er warf die Silberlinge (Evangelist, Pontifex 1, 2)
00:01:47

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Philippe Favette, Soloist, MainArtist - Matthew Baker, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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13
No. 13, Gebt mir meinen Jesum wieder! (Bass 2)
00:02:38

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Christian Friedrich Henrici, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Sebastian Noack, Soloist, MainArtist

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14
No. 14, Sie hielten aber einen Rat (Evangelist, Pilatus, Jesus)
00:02:11

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Peter Harvey, Soloist, MainArtist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Matthew Baker, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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15
No. 15, Befiehl du deine Wege (Chorus 1, Chorus 2)
00:01:05

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Paul Gerhardt, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist

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16
No. 16, Auf das Fest aber hatte der Landpfleger … Barrabam! (Evangelist, Pilatus, Uxor Pilati, Chorus 1, Chorus 2) - Chorus, Lass ihn kreuzigen! (Chorus 1, Chorus 2)
00:02:20

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Matthew Baker, Soloist, MainArtist - Marjon Strijk, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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17
No. 17, Wie wunderbarlich ist doch diese Strafe (Chorus 1, Chorus 2)
00:00:53

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Johann Heermann, Lyricist

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18
No. 18, Der Landpfleger sagte (Evangelist, Pilatus)
00:00:15

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Matthew Baker, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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19
No. 19, Er hat uns allen wohlgetan (Soprano 1)
00:01:08

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Christian Friedrich Henrici, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Amaryllis Dieltiens, Soloist, MainArtist

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20
No. 20, Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben (Soprano 1)
00:04:48

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Christian Friedrich Henrici, Lyricist - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Amaryllis Dieltiens, Soloist, MainArtist

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21
No. 21, Sie schrieen aber noch mehr … Da aber Pilatus sahe … Da gab er ihnen Barrabam los (Evangelist, Pilatus) - Chorus, Lass ihn kreuzigen! … Sein Blut komme über uns (Chorus 1, Chorus 2)
00:01:43

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Jos van Veldhoven, Conductor, MainArtist - The Netherlands Bach Society, Ensemble, MainArtist - Gerd Türk, Soloist, MainArtist - Matthew Baker, Soloist, MainArtist - Saint Matthew, Lyricist

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Album review

Bach's St Matthew Passion is almost always described as a double-choir composition for two choirs and two orchestras. Two large ensembles play in dialogue, and the score presents a symmetrical structure. The scoring of the two groups of singers and players is identical, and each ensemble has four soloists for the arias. On the stage one often sees two equal groups of singers, and an orchestra likewise divided exactly into two. The Evangelist and Jesus are often the only exceptions to this impressive symmetry.
There are reasons enough, however, to look at the score in another way. Firstly, there is the Bible story itself, which is told entirely in Coro I (Bach speaks of Coro, by which he means all the singers and players of one ensemble, not just the choir). In his score, Bach even distinguishes the Evangelist's part in Coro I by writing it in red ink. The role of Coro II, besides its contribution to the cries of the crowd in the story and to the chorales, is limited to delivering commentary. In the organisation of the score as well there are considerable distinctions: almost all the important arias are to be found in Coro I - and there are twice as many as in Coro II - and the composition technique reveals major differences. In contrast to the great wealth of instrumental solos in Coro I, the writing for Coro II is much simpler: the instruments often double other parts, and instrumental solos are almost entirely absent. The score as a whole gives a strong impression of hierarchy, rather than equality or symmetry.

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