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Choir of King's College, Cambridge|Bach: St. Matthew Passion

Bach: St. Matthew Passion

Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of Ancient Music and Stephen Cleobury

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The retirement of the knighted Stephen Cleobury as the director of the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, in 2019 brought with it various valedictory events, including this Easter 2019 live performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244. The big Bach works aren't necessarily in the wheelhouse of the English collegiate choirs, but Cleobury and the choir have performed the St. Matthew Passion on various occasions, including at least once with Sophie Bevan, the present fine soprano soloist. All of the soloists are strong, obviously welcoming the chance to participate in what was something of a landmark in English choral music. Lovers of the Cambridge choirs will want this in their collections regardless, but how about general followers of the St. Matthew Passion and its performances? Certainly, this is quintessentially English Bach, although the all-male boys-and-men choir of about 25 members is probably closer to what Bach intended than the warmer small adult groups that are the norm these days. If you're looking for a sense of awe at the events of the Crucifixion, this may not be the place to find it, but Cleobury's careful work may grow on listeners. In a rather cavernous King's College acoustic, he achieves good separation of the work's double choirs, and the lengthy instrumental introductions of the work's glorious arias are sharp and full of detail that connects to the vocal line. Although this is not an intensely dramatic St. Matthew Passion, it is one that unfolds according to its own logic, and it will reward multiple hearings.
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1
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 1. Kommt. ihr Töchter. helft mir klagen
Stephen Cleobury
00:06:58

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

2
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 2. Da Jesus diese Rede vollendet hatte
Stephen Cleobury
00:00:37

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Matthew Rose, Soloist, MainArtist - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

3
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 3. Herzliebster Jesu. was hast du verbrochen
Stephen Cleobury
00:00:39

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

4
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 4. Da versammleten sich die Hohenpriester
Stephen Cleobury
00:03:03

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Matthew Rose, Soloist, MainArtist - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

5
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 5. Du lieber Heiland du
Stephen Cleobury
00:00:51

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - David Allsopp, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

6
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 6. Buß und Reu
Stephen Cleobury
00:04:09

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - David Allsopp, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

7
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 7. Da ging hin der Zwölfen einer
Stephen Cleobury
00:00:39

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

8
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 8. Blute nur. du liebes Herz
Stephen Cleobury
00:04:36

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Sophie Bevan, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

9
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 9. Aber am ersten Tage der süßen Brot
Stephen Cleobury
00:02:13

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Matthew Rose, Soloist, MainArtist - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

10
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 10. Ich bins. ich sollte büßen
Stephen Cleobury
00:00:45

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

11
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 11. Er antwortete und sprach
Stephen Cleobury
00:03:00

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Matthew Rose, Soloist, MainArtist - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

12
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 12. Wiewohl mein Herz in Tränen schwimmt
Stephen Cleobury
00:01:26

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Sophie Bevan, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

13
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 13. Ich will dir mein Herze schenken
Stephen Cleobury
00:03:45

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Sophie Bevan, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

14
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 14. Und da sie den Lobgesang gesprochen hatten
Stephen Cleobury
00:01:05

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Matthew Rose, Soloist, MainArtist - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

15
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 15. Erkenne mich. mein Hüter
Stephen Cleobury
00:00:54

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

16
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 16. Petrus aber antwortete und sprach zu ihm
Stephen Cleobury
00:01:06

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Matthew Rose, Soloist, MainArtist - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

17
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 17. Ich will hier bei dir stehen
Stephen Cleobury
00:00:56

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

18
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 18. Da kam Jesus mit ihnen zu einem Hofe
Stephen Cleobury
00:01:36

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Matthew Rose, Soloist, MainArtist - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

19
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 19. O Schmerz! Hier zittert das gequälte Herz
Stephen Cleobury
00:02:01

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist - Mark Le Brocq, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

20
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 20. Ich will bei meinem Jesu wachen
Stephen Cleobury
00:05:04

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist - Mark Le Brocq, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

21
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 21. Und ging hin ein wenig
Stephen Cleobury
00:00:40

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Matthew Rose, Soloist, MainArtist - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

22
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 22. Der Heiland fällt vor seinem Vater nieder
Stephen Cleobury
00:00:56

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - William Gaunt, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

23
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 23. Gerne will ich mich bequemen
Stephen Cleobury
00:04:08

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - William Gaunt, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

24
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 24. Und er kam zu seinen Jüngern
Stephen Cleobury
00:01:10

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Matthew Rose, Soloist, MainArtist - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

25
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 25. Was mein Gott will. das g'scheh allzeit
Stephen Cleobury
00:01:00

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

26
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 26. Und er kam und fand sie aber schlafend
Stephen Cleobury
00:02:19

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Matthew Rose, Soloist, MainArtist - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

27
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 27. So ist mein Jesus nun gefangen
Stephen Cleobury
00:04:32

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist - David Allsopp, Soloist, MainArtist - Sophie Bevan, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

28
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 28. Und siehe. einer aus denen
Stephen Cleobury
00:02:10

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Matthew Rose, Soloist, MainArtist - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

29
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 29. O Mensch. bewein dein Sünde groß
Stephen Cleobury
00:06:12

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

DISC 2

1
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 30, Ach, nun ist mein Jesus hin
Stephen Cleobury
00:03:50

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist - David Allsopp, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

2
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 31. Die aber Jesum gegriffen hatten
Stephen Cleobury
00:01:08

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

3
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 32. Mir hat die Welt trüglich gericht'
Stephen Cleobury
00:00:40

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

4
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 33. Und wiewohl viel falsche Zeugen herzutraten
Stephen Cleobury
00:01:18

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

5
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 34. Mein Jesus schweigt
Stephen Cleobury
00:01:04

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Mark Le Brocq, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

6
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 35. Geduld! Wenn mich falsche Zungen stechen
Stephen Cleobury
00:03:32

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Mark Le Brocq, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

7
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 36. Und der Hohepriester antwortete
Stephen Cleobury
00:02:03

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Matthew Rose, Soloist, MainArtist - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

8
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 37. Wer hat dich so geschlagen
Stephen Cleobury
00:00:44

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

9
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 38. Petrus aber saß draußen im Palast
Stephen Cleobury
00:02:31

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

10
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 39. Erbarme dich. mein Gott
Stephen Cleobury
00:06:20

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - David Allsopp, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

11
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 40. Bin ich gleich von dir gewichen
Stephen Cleobury
00:00:57

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

12
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 41. Des Morgens aber hielten alle Hohepriester
Stephen Cleobury
00:01:55

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

13
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 42. Gebt mir meinen Jesum wieder
Stephen Cleobury
00:02:52

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - William Gaunt, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

14
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 43. Sie hielten aber einen Rat
Stephen Cleobury
00:02:03

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Matthew Rose, Soloist, MainArtist - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

15
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 44. Befiehl du deine Wege
Stephen Cleobury
00:00:55

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

16
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 45. Auf das Fest aber hatte der Landpfleger Gewohnheit
Stephen Cleobury
00:02:28

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

17
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 46. Wie wunderbarlich ist doch diese Strafe
Stephen Cleobury
00:00:39

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

18
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 47. Der Landpfleger sagte
Stephen Cleobury
00:00:14

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

19
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 48. Er hat uns allen wohlgetan
Stephen Cleobury
00:01:10

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Sophie Bevan, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

20
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 49. Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben
Stephen Cleobury
00:05:07

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Sophie Bevan, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

21
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 50. Sie schrieen aber noch mehr
Stephen Cleobury
00:02:04

Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Academy Of Ancient Music, Ensemble, MainArtist - Stephen Cleobury, Conductor, MainArtist - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Choir, MainArtist - James Gilchrist, Soloist, MainArtist

2020 King's College, Cambridge 2020 King's College, Cambridge

Album review

The retirement of the knighted Stephen Cleobury as the director of the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, in 2019 brought with it various valedictory events, including this Easter 2019 live performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244. The big Bach works aren't necessarily in the wheelhouse of the English collegiate choirs, but Cleobury and the choir have performed the St. Matthew Passion on various occasions, including at least once with Sophie Bevan, the present fine soprano soloist. All of the soloists are strong, obviously welcoming the chance to participate in what was something of a landmark in English choral music. Lovers of the Cambridge choirs will want this in their collections regardless, but how about general followers of the St. Matthew Passion and its performances? Certainly, this is quintessentially English Bach, although the all-male boys-and-men choir of about 25 members is probably closer to what Bach intended than the warmer small adult groups that are the norm these days. If you're looking for a sense of awe at the events of the Crucifixion, this may not be the place to find it, but Cleobury's careful work may grow on listeners. In a rather cavernous King's College acoustic, he achieves good separation of the work's double choirs, and the lengthy instrumental introductions of the work's glorious arias are sharp and full of detail that connects to the vocal line. Although this is not an intensely dramatic St. Matthew Passion, it is one that unfolds according to its own logic, and it will reward multiple hearings.
© TiVo

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