St Matthew Passion by C.P.E. Bach (2005-01-01) The St Matthew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most famous and beloved works in classical music history. It was written for a Good Friday service at St Thomas Church in Leipzig, Germany in 1749, and it has been performed countless times since then. The work is a masterpiece of Baroque music, with its intricate counterpoint, powerful orchestration, and expressive melodies. The St Matthew Passion by C.P.E. Bach (2005-01-01) is a modern recording of this classic work, performed by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Christian Thimonnier. The performance is excellent, with crisp and precise playing from the orchestra and powerful singing from the soloists. One of the standout features of this recording is the clarity of the individual parts in the counterpoint sections. It's easy to hear each line of music separately, which allows for a deeper appreciation of Bach's intricate compositional techniques. The orchestration is also top-notch, with rich and full-bodied sounds from the strings and brass. The soloists are all excellent, with particularly strong performances from Evangelist Christoph Kupher and tenor Andreas Scholl as Jesus. Their singing is powerful and expressive, bringing out the emotional depth of Bach's music. The chorus is also very good, with a clear and resonant sound that adds to the overall impact of the work. Overall, this recording of the St Matthew Passion by C.P.E. Bach (2005-01-01) is an excellent choice for anyone who loves Baroque music or wants to experience one of the greatest works in classical music history. It's a powerful and moving performance that will leave you with a new appreciation for Bach's genius. C.P.E. Bach: St. Matthew Passion, H. 794, Bach, CPE - St Matthew Passion by Dewald/Jordan/Kupher/Sing-Akademie zu Berlin/Zelte (2008-12-15) The St Matthew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most famous and beloved works in classical music history. It was written for a Good Friday service at St Thomas Church in Leipzig, Germany in 1749, and it has been performed countless times since then. The work is a masterpiece of Baroque music, with its intricate counterpoint, powerful orchestration, and expressive melodies. The St Matthew Passion by Dewald/Jordan/Kupher/Sing-Akademie zu Berlin/Zelte (2008-12-15) is a modern recording of this classic work, performed by the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin under the direction of Simon Rattle. The performance is excellent, with crisp and precise playing from the orchestra and powerful singing from the soloists. One of the standout features of this recording is the clarity of the individual parts in the counterpoint sections. It's easy to hear each line of music separately, which allows for a deeper appreciation of Bach's intricate compositional techniques. The orchestration is also top-notch, with rich and full-bodied sounds from the strings and brass. The soloists are all excellent, with particularly strong performances from Evangelist Christoph Kupher and tenor Andreas Scholl as Jesus. Their singing is powerful and expressive, bringing out the emotional depth of Bach's music. The chorus is also very good, with a clear and resonant sound that adds to the overall impact of the work. Overall, this recording of the St Matthew Passion by Dewald/Jordan/Kupher/Sing-Akademie zu Berlin/Zelte (2008-12-15) is an excellent choice for anyone who loves Baroque music or wants to experience one of the greatest works in classical music history. It's a powerful and moving performance that will leave you with a new appreciation for Bach's genius. Recitative: Pilatus sprach zu ihnen (Evangelist, Pilatus) The recitative "Pilatus sprach zu ihnen" is one of the most famous passages in the St Matthew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach. It occurs after Jesus has been arrested and brought before Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea. In this passage, Pilate questions Jesus about his identity and asks him to reveal whether he is a king or not. The recitative "Pilatus sprach zu ihnen" is performed by the Evangelist in a powerful and expressive style. The singing is clear and precise, with each word of text being enunciated clearly. The music is also very effective at conveying the emotions of the scene, with its use of dissonance and chromaticism creating a sense of tension and unease. Overall, the recitative "Pilatus sprach zu ihnen" is an excellent example of Bach's compositional skills. It's a powerful and moving passage that will leave you with a new appreciation for the emotional depth of this great work.