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Johann Sebastian Bach|Bach: Matthäus Passion, BWV 244

Bach: Matthäus Passion, BWV 244

Ton Koopman

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Ton Koopman has recorded Bach's St. Matthew Passion twice, and in many ways, he seems to have changed his mind about the work. His 1992 recording for Erato was, for an original instrument/historically informed performance, large in scale, broad in scope, dramatic in execution, and heavy in sound. This, his 2005 recording for Antonie Marchand, is likewise an original instrument/historically informed performance, but it is more intimate in scale, more concentrated in scope, and lighter in sound. But, even with these changes, Koopman's second Matthew Passion is not only still dramatic in execution, it is far more dramatic in execution, and thus in its way even more compelling. Musically, both performances are superb. Both times, Koopman uses his Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir, a strong and supple instrument completely responsive to his direction, but the later recording's smaller-sized ensemble makes the music sound just as colorful but clearer and more light-filled. Except for bass Klaus Mertens, Koopman uses entirely different but equally effective soloists for each recording, but with slightly quicker tempos and more pointed recitatives, the later soloists are much more dramatically effective. Koopman's interpretation has not fundamentally changed -- clearly, he still views the work as the most sublime and transcendent sacred musical work in the history of humanity, a view both performances are highly persuasive in arguing -- but he here seems to view the work as all that plus a compelling drama. For listeners who grew up with the Karajan or Solti recordings of Bach's St. Matthew Passion, the idea of an original instrument/ istorically informed performance being described as large, broad, or heavy may seem unlikely, and they are advised to seek out Koopman's 1992 recording for evidence to the contrary. But for listeners who already accept original instrument/historically informed performances and who are looking for a recording that emphasizes the work's dramatic qualities, the 2005 Koopman is the one to hear.
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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Matthäus Passion - BWV 244 (Various Composers)

1
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Chori, "Kommt, ihr Töchter, helft mir klagen"
Ton Koopman
00:06:58

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

2
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Da Jesus diese Rede vollendet hatte"
Ton Koopman
00:00:38

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

3
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244
Ton Koopman
00:00:41

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

4
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Da versammleten sich die Hohenpriester"
Ton Koopman
00:00:22

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

5
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Chori, "Ja nicht auf das Fest"
Ton Koopman
00:00:12

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

6
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Da nun Jesus war zu Bethanien"
Ton Koopman
00:00:25

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

7
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Chorus I, "Wozu dienet dieser Unrat?"
Ton Koopman
00:00:24

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

8
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Da das Jesus merkete"
Ton Koopman
00:01:16

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

9
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Du liever Heiland du"
Ton Koopman
00:00:47

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

10
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Aria, "Buss und Rue"
Ton Koopman
00:03:55

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

11
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Da ging hin der Zwölfen einer"
Ton Koopman
00:00:35

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

12
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Aria, "Blute nur, du liebes Herz!"
Ton Koopman
00:04:35

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

13
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Aber am ersten Tage der Süssen Brot"
Ton Koopman
00:00:12

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

14
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Chorus I, "Wo willst du, das wir dir bereiten"
Ton Koopman
00:00:21

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

15
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo Er sprach, "Gehet hin in die Stadt"
Ton Koopman
00:00:59

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

16
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Und sie wurden"
Ton Koopman
00:00:09

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

17
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Chorus I, "Herr, ben ich's?"
Ton Koopman
00:00:11

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

18
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Choral, "Ich bin's, ich sollte büssen"
Ton Koopman
00:00:42

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

19
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Er antwortete und sprach"
Ton Koopman
00:02:47

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

20
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Wiewohl mein Herz in Tränen schwimmt"
Ton Koopman
00:01:16

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

21
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Aria, "Ich will dir mein Herze schenken"
Ton Koopman
00:03:23

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

22
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Und da sie den Lobgesang"
Ton Koopman
00:01:00

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

23
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Choral, "Erkenne mich, mein Hüte"
Ton Koopman
00:00:55

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

24
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Petrus aber antwortete"
Ton Koopman
00:00:53

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

25
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Choral, "Ich will hier bei dir stehen"
Ton Koopman
00:00:54

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

26
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Da kam Jesus mit ihnen zu einem Hofe"
Ton Koopman
00:01:39

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

27
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "O Schmerz!; Choral, "Was ist die Ursach"
Ton Koopman
00:01:45

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

28
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Aria, "Ich will bei meinem Jesu wachen"
Ton Koopman
00:05:06

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

29
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Und ging hin ein wenig"
Ton Koopman
00:00:37

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

30
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Der heoland fällt vor seinem Vater nieder"
Ton Koopman
00:00:53

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

31
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Aria, "Gerne will ich mich bequenem"
Ton Koopman
00:03:55

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

32
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Und er kam zu seinem Jüngern"
Ton Koopman
00:01:05

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

33
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Choral, "Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh allzeit"
Ton Koopman
00:00:47

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

34
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Und er kam und fand sie aber schlafend"
Ton Koopman
00:02:02

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

35
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Aria, "So ist mein Jesus nun gefangen"
Ton Koopman
00:03:22

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

36
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Chori, "Sind Blitze, sind Donner in Wolken verschwunden?"
Ton Koopman
00:01:03

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

37
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Und siehe, einer aus denen4"
Ton Koopman
00:01:55

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

38
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Choral, "O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde gross"
Ton Koopman
00:05:46

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

39
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Aria, "Ach! nun ist mein Jesus hin!"
Ton Koopman
00:03:55

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

40
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Die aber Jesum gegriffen hatten"
Ton Koopman
00:00:51

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

41
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Choral, "Mir hat die Welt trüglich gericht'"
Ton Koopman
00:00:34

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

42
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Und wiewohl viel falsche Zeugen"
Ton Koopman
00:01:03

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

43
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Mein Jesus schweigt"
Ton Koopman
00:01:01

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

44
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Aria, "Geduld!"
Ton Koopman
00:03:18

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

DISC 2

1
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Und der Hohepriester antwortete"
Ton Koopman
00:01:11

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

2
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Chori, "Er ist des Todes schuldig!"
Ton Koopman
00:00:10

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

3
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Da speieten sie aus in sein Angesicht"
Ton Koopman
00:00:13

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

4
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Chori, "Weissage uns, Christe"
Ton Koopman
00:00:18

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

5
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Choral, "Wer hat dich so geschlagen"
Ton Koopman
00:00:43

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

6
Matthäus Passion, BWV 244: Recitativo, "Petrus aber sass draussen im Palast"
Ton Koopman
00:00:47

Ton Koopman, Conductor, MainArtist - Johan Sebastian Bach, Composer - Boys Choir Of Sacraments-Church Breda, FeaturedArtist

(C) 2007 Challenge Classics (P) 2007 Challenge Classics

Album review

Ton Koopman has recorded Bach's St. Matthew Passion twice, and in many ways, he seems to have changed his mind about the work. His 1992 recording for Erato was, for an original instrument/historically informed performance, large in scale, broad in scope, dramatic in execution, and heavy in sound. This, his 2005 recording for Antonie Marchand, is likewise an original instrument/historically informed performance, but it is more intimate in scale, more concentrated in scope, and lighter in sound. But, even with these changes, Koopman's second Matthew Passion is not only still dramatic in execution, it is far more dramatic in execution, and thus in its way even more compelling. Musically, both performances are superb. Both times, Koopman uses his Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir, a strong and supple instrument completely responsive to his direction, but the later recording's smaller-sized ensemble makes the music sound just as colorful but clearer and more light-filled. Except for bass Klaus Mertens, Koopman uses entirely different but equally effective soloists for each recording, but with slightly quicker tempos and more pointed recitatives, the later soloists are much more dramatically effective. Koopman's interpretation has not fundamentally changed -- clearly, he still views the work as the most sublime and transcendent sacred musical work in the history of humanity, a view both performances are highly persuasive in arguing -- but he here seems to view the work as all that plus a compelling drama. For listeners who grew up with the Karajan or Solti recordings of Bach's St. Matthew Passion, the idea of an original instrument/ istorically informed performance being described as large, broad, or heavy may seem unlikely, and they are advised to seek out Koopman's 1992 recording for evidence to the contrary. But for listeners who already accept original instrument/historically informed performances and who are looking for a recording that emphasizes the work's dramatic qualities, the 2005 Koopman is the one to hear.
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