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M-1 |
At Eventide, from "Passion Music" (Bach) |

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Recitative for Bass Am abend (At Eventide) (Mvt. 64) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, sing in English |
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Orchestra |
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Bass: Herbert Witherspoon |
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Victor 64347 |
c1917 ? |
78 rpm |
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The 1871 Sterndale Bennett edition is used. May well be the first recording of any Bach aria, much less the first recording of any aria from the SMP. |
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M-2 |
Lebendige Vergangenheit: Sigrid Onégin, Vol. 3 [C-1] |

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Aria for Alto Erbarme Dich, mein Gott (Mvt. 39) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [7:58] |
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Alto: Sigrid Onégin; unidentified violinist and organist |
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Polydor
Preiser |
1920 |
2 X 78 rpm
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M-3 |
Arie: "Erbarme Dich" |

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Aria for Alto Erbarme Dich, mein Gott (Mvt. 39) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [] |
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Alto: Maria Philippi |
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Vox |
c1922 |
12" 78 rpm (2 sides) |
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We bow our heads, from "Passion" - Bach [St.
Matthew] |

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Chorus Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder (We
bow our heads) (Mvt. 68) from Matthäus-Passion
BWV 244 [6:26] |
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Sydney H. Nicholson |
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Westminster Abbey Special Choir (Voluntary Choir of 200
Men and Boys) |
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Osborne H. Peasgood (Organ) |
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HMV D 1084 [Matrix Nos.: CR182 II ?, CR183 IV ?] |
Mar 1, 1926 |
78 rpm |
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Recorded at Westminster Abbey, London, England. Most
probably the first recording of any chorus from the SMP. |
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M-6 |
Elisabeth Schumann - the complete Bach recordings |

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Aria for Soprano Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben (Mvt. 49) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 |
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Karl Alwin |
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Orchestra |
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Soprano: Elisabeth Schumann; Flute obbligato: John Amadio |
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Pearl |
Nov 1927 |
Time: 4:25 |
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Recorded at Small Quenn's Hall, London, England.
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M-7 |
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Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - Nos. 33, 44, 63, 78 |
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Bruno Kittel |
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Bruno Kittel Choir & Orchestra |
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Soprano: Lotte Leonard; Contralto: Emmi Leisner |
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Polydor |
1928 |
2 78” |
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The aria for Alto So ist mein Jesus nun gefangen [4:24], appeared on the CD ‘Lebendige Vergangenheit - Emmi Leisner’ (Preiser, 2001)
The Chorus. Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder [7:41] appeared on the Box Set 'Early Years' (Deutsche Grammophone) |
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Bach Arr Pujol/de Gibert: La Passió segons Sant Mateu [V-1] |
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Excerpts from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, arranged by Francesc
Pujol/de Gibert, sung in Catalan:
1. Jo sóc qui mereixia
2. Si lluny de Vós un dia [6:00] |
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Lluis Millet |
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Orfeó Catalá de Barcelona (46 voices); with Orchestra |
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Spanish HMV
Compañía del Gramófono |
May 31, 1929 |
4 x 78 rpm |
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Recorded in Barcelona, Spain. |
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M-8 |
Bach: St Matthew Passion: Du lieber Heiland [V-1] |
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Recitative Du lieber Heiland (Mvt. 5) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [] |
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John Barbirolli |
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Orchestra |
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Alto: Maartje Offers |
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Cc 15200-1A, Cc 15200-2, Cc 15200-3 |
Apr 15, 1929 |
3 x 78 rpm |
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Recorded at Kingsway Hall, London, England. |
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M-10 |
Walter Widdop - Recordings 1926-1930 [C-1] |

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Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - Nos. 25 and 26; sung in English |
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Charles Kennedy Scott |
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Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra |
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Tenor: Walter Widdop; Oboe: Leon Goossens |
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HMV / Hafg / Pearl |
June 1930 |
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Hafg reissue includes only No. 26. |
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M-11 |
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Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - Nos. 54, 71, 72, 78 |
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Dr. Ernest Bullock |
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Westminster Abbey Special Choir, unidentified organist |
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Unidentified soloists |
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HMV |
~ 1930 |
2X2 78” sides |
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M-14 |
Bach: Erbarme Dich [V-1] |
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Aria for Alto Erbarme Dich, mein Gott (Mvt. 39) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 No. 47 [] |
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Malcolm Sargent |
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Unidentified Orchestra |
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Alto: Maartje Offers; Isolde Menges (Violin) |
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HMV DB912 [mx. CC 15200 |
Late 1930’s ? |
2 x 78 rpm |
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M-16 |
Schubert: Sérénade pour contralto, choeur et piano; Bach: Passion selon Saint-Matthieu (extrait) : pour soprano et piano [V-2] |
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Aria for Soprano & piano "Saigne à flots..." (sung in German) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [] |
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Ferdinand Grossmann |
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Wiener Sängerknaben (Les petits chanteurs de
Vienne) |
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Pathé [mx. CPTX 512/513] |
1940 |
78 rpm |
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M-18 |
Aksel Schiøtz, Vol. 1 [C-1] |

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Recitaive & Aria for Tenor Schmerz-Ich will bei meinem Jesu wachen (Mvt. 19 & Mvt. 20) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [7:20] |
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Møgens Wöldike |
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Orchestra & Chrus |
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Tenor: Aksel Schiøtz; Oboe: Mogens Steen Andreassen |
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Danacord |
Apr 1942 |
CD |
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M-20 |
A. Toscanini with the NBC Symphony Orchestra / St. Matthew Passion final chorus [V-1] |
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Final Chorus Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder (Mvt. 68) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [7:22] |
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Arturo Toscanini |
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NBC Symphony Orchestra |
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Arturo Toscanini Society of American ATS-1040 |
Apr 1, 1945 |
LP / TT: 59:00 |
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Recorded at Studio 8H, Rockefeller Center, New York City, NY, USA.
"Private edition for ATS members only. Not to be sold." |
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P-24 |
Casals Festival at Perpignan [V-1] |

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Aria for Alto Erbarme Dich, mein Gott (Mvt. 39) from Matthäus-Passion
BWV 244 [9:56] |
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Pablo Casals |
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Perpignan Festival Orchestra |
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Mezzo-soprano: Jennie Tourel; Violin: Alexander Schneider |
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Columbia ML-4640 |
Jul 15, 1951 |
14-LP / TT: |
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Recorded live during Casals Festival at Perpignan (July 7-26, 1951) at Theatre municipal,
Perpignan, Pyrénées-Orientales, southern France. |
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M-27 |
Bach: The Passion According to St. Matthew: abridged [V-1] |

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Excerpts from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244,
sung in English |
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Henry Veld |
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Handel Oratorio Society |
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Soprano: Lura Stover; Alto: Pauline Pierce; Tenor [Evangelist, Aria]: Willard Young; Bass [Jesus, Arias]: Jay Alden Edkins; Bass [Judas, Pilate]: Stanley Kines
Clarence Snyder& Brynolf Lundholm (Organ) |
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Key Records LS-501 |
Early 1950’s |
LP / TT: |
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"A musical digest" arranged and produced by Lura Stover. |
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M-28 |
The Art of Robert Bloom - Bach Aria Group Vol. 2 [C-5] |

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Recitative O Schmerz! (Mvt. 19 ) and Aria for Tenor Ich will bei merinem Jesu wachen (Mvt. 20) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 |
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Frank Brieff |
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Bach Aria Group Orchestra & Chorus |
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Tenor: Jan Peerce; Cello: Bernard Greenhouse; Piano: Erich Itor Kahn; Oboe: Robert Bloom |
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Boston Records |
June 1954 |
Time: 9:17 |
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Recorded at Town Hall, New York, USA.
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M-30 |
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Matthäus-Passion BWV 244: Nos. 1, 3, 15, 43, 67, 78 only |
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Jānis Dūmiņš |
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Latvian State Academic Choir / Moscow State Philharmonic Orchestra |
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Tenor [Evangelist]: Mikhail Dovenman; Bass [Jesus]: A. Daschkov |
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Melodiya |
1956-1957 |
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M-31 |
J.S. Bach: Cantatas BWV 53, BWV 54, BWV 200, BWV 244 Matthäus-Passion – ‘Erbarme dich, mein Gott’ [C-1] |

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Aria for Alto Erbarme dich, mein Gott (Mvt. 39) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [] |
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Thurston Dart |
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Philomusica of London |
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Contralto: Helen Watts |
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L'Oiseau-Lyre |
1957-1958 ? (P 1958) |
LP / TT: |
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M-33 |
Dame Gwyneth Jones: Student Recital [V-1] |

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Recitative Du lieber Heiland (Mvt. 5), Aria Buss’ und Reu (Mvt. 6) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, sung in English [] |
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Mezzo-soprano: Gwyneth Jones |
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Opera Depot |
1958 |
CD / TT: |
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M-34 |
J.S. Bach: St.Matthew Passion Chorus No. 1 & 78 |
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Choruses Kommt, ihr Töchter (Mvt. 1) & Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder (Mvt. 68)
from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [] |
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Oscar Niels |
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Toonkunst Choir Rotterdam / Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra |
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Philips Minigroove 402 026 NE |
c1960 |
7" Single 45rpm |
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Made in Holland. |
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Hallelujah! & Other Great Sacred Choruses [CL-1] |
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Rest well from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [8:27] |
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Robert Shaw |
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Members of Cleveland Orchestra |
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Bass: Thomas Paul; Tenor: Jon Humphrey; Soprano: Sara Mae Endich |
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RCA |
Sep 1961 |
CD |
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M-37 |
J.S. Bach: Choräle aus der Matthäus-Passion |

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Chorales (Mvts. 3 & 55, 4 & 16, 38, 21 & 23, 31, 48, 63, 53 & 72) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 |
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Gerhard Wilhelm |
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Stuttgarter Hymnus-Chorknaben (Chorus Master: ) / Stuttgarter Kammerorchester |
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Diethelm Kaufmann (Organ); Wolfgang Löftner (Harpsichord) |
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Bayer Dacapo |
Oct 1962 |
CD / TT: 33:02 |
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Recorded at Christuskirche, Korntal, Germany. Other works: organ chorales.
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M-38 |
In Memoriam Karl Förster |
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Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - Nos. 1, 3, 16, 21, 23, 31, 35, 38, 44, 48, 53, 55, 63, 72, 78 |
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Karl Forster |
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Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin / Berliner Symphoniker |
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Eurodisc |
Early 1960’s ? |
3-LP / Time: |
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M-39 |
Emilia Petrescu · Valentin Gheorghiu [C-1] |

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Aria for Soprano Aus Liebe (Mvt. 49) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [] |
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Soprano: Emilia Petrescu; Organ: Valentin Gheorghiu |
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Electrecord |
Early 1960's ? |
LP |
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M-40 |
Maureen Forrester sings Bach & Handel [C-1] |

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Recitative Du lieber Heiland (Mvt. 5), Aria Buss’ und Reu (Mvt. 6) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [5:49]
Aria for Alto Erbarme dich (Mvt. 39) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [8:40] |
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Antonio Janigro |
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I Solisti di Zagreb |
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Contralto: Maureen Forrester |
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Vanguard Classics |
June 1964 |
Time: 5:49, 8:40 |
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Recorded at the Grossesaal, Wiener Konzethaus, Vienna, Austria.
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M-42 |
Koren en Koralen - Matthäus Passion (J.S. Bach) |

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From Matthäus-Passion BWV 244:
1. Kommt ihr Töchter [9:08]
2. Herzliebster Jesu [0:52]
3. Ich bin’s ich sollte büßen [0:59]
4. Erkenne mich, mein Hüter [1:16]
5. Ich will hier bei dir stehen [1:21]
6. Was mein Gott will das g’scheh allzeit [1:19]
7. O Mensch bewein dei Sünde groß [7:01]
8. Erbarme dich [6:26]
9. Mir hat die Welt trüglich gerichtet [0:58]
10. Bin ich gleich von dir gewichen [1:18]
11. Befiehl du deine Wege [1:11]
12. Wie wunderbarlich ist doch diese Strafe [0:57]
13. O haupt bvoll Blut und Wunden [2:45]
14. Wenn ich einmal soll sterben [1:24]
15. Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder [6:41]
Scorenrs: 1, 3, 16, 21, 23, 31, 35, 47, 38, 48, 53, 55, 63, 72, 78 |
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Piet Kiel |
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COV Haarlem, Toonkunst Zaandam, Koorschool St. Bavo - Haarlem / Haarlems Barokensemble |
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Alto: Wilhemine Matthès; Theo Olof (Violin); Piet Kiel (Organ) |
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Artone |
1967 |
LP / TT: 43:41 |
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Recorded at Concertgebouw Haarlem, Holland. |
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M-43 |
Lobe den Herren - Well-known Chorales in Settings by J.S. Bach [C-1] |

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Chorale Herzliebster Jesu (Mvt. 3) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [1:37]
Chorale Nun ruhen alle Wälder (Mvt. 37) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [1:48]
Chorale O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden (Mvt. 54) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [2:20] |
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Herman Kreutz |
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Bachchor Gütersloh |
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Cantate |
Jun 1968 |
CD / TT: |
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Recorded at Martin-Luther-Kirche Gütersloh, Germany. |
M-44 |
Marilyn Horn - Bach Handel - Henry Lewis [C-2] |

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Aria Erbarme dich mein Gott (Mvt. 39) from St. Matthew Passion BWV 244 [] |
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Henry Lewis |
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Vienna Cantata Orchestra |
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Mezzo-soprano: Marilyn Horne |
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London Records |
c1969 |
LP |
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M-45 |
J.S. Bach: Matthäus Passion BWV 244 |

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Selection from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244
Side A:
1. Kommt ihr Töchter
2. Herzliebster Jesu - Letzte Leidensverkündigung
3. Ich bin’s ich sollte büssen – Einsetzungsworte (Abendmahl)
4. Ich will hier bei dir stehen
5. Was mein Gott will
6. So ist mein Jesu nun gefangen
7. Sind Blitze, sind Donner
Side B:
1. Mir hat die Welt trüglich gerichtet
2. Und wiewohl falsche Zeugen – Jesu Verurteilung und Geisselung
3. Wer hat dich so geschlagen
4. Erbarme dich
5. Wie wunderbarlich ist doch dies Strafe – Jesu Kreuzigung
6. O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden – Jesu Verspottung am Kreuz – Sterbeworte Jesu
7. Nun ist der Herr zur Ruh gebracht
8. Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder |
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Horst Stegemann |
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Evangelisches Jugendchor Fürstenfeldbruck, Les Petits Chanteurs de Vincennes / Bach-Orchester Fürstenfeldbruck |
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Tenor [Evangelist]: Karl-Peter Maus; Bass [Christ]: Peter Lika; Soprano: Ute Maria Kellner; Alto: Kehko Kawata; Bass: Nikolaus Hillebrand |
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Teldec/Telefunken TST 77 299 A-B |
Mar 26 & 29, 1972 |
LP / TT: 52:38 |
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Recorded live at Cathedral, Brussels, Belgium & Eglise Saint-Roch, Paris France. |
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M-48 |
Heavy Organ At Carnegie Hall 1973 |

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Finale from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 |
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Organ: Virgil Fox |
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RCA Victor |
1973 |
Time: |
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M-49 |
A Golden Hour from Winchester Cathedral - Hear My Prayer [C-4] |

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Chorale O sacred head surrounded (O Haupt Voll Blut und Wunden) (Mvt. 54) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, sung in English [] |
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Martin Neary |
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Winchester Cathedral Choir. |
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Clement McWilliam (Organ) |
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Golden Hour GH-589 |
1974 |
LP / TT: |
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M-50 |
The Bach Gamut: Historic Concert Recording, Vol. 1 [C-2] |

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Finale from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [6:08] |
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Organ: Virgil Fox |
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SeeMusic |
Sep 1976 |
DVD / Time: 6:08 |
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Recorded at St. Mary's Cathedral; San Francisco, California, USA.
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M-52 |
Plays Albinoni, Bach And Handel [T-9] |
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Chorus Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder (We bow our heads) (Mvt. 68) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [4:07] |
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Job Maarse |
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National Philharmonic Orchestra |
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Rick van der Linden (Harpsichord [Neupert], Organ [Riha Classica]); Benny Behr (Violin [Solo]) [BWV 1065: Mvt. 3] |
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Philips 6413088 |
1976 |
LP / TT: |
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M-54 |
Hosanna. A Christ Cycle at Paisley Abbey. Kenneth McKellar [V-3]
Kenneth Mckellar's Book Of Hymns [V-3] |
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I would beside my Lord from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, arranged by George McPhee [6:05] |
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George McPhee |
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Paisley Abbey Choir |
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Tenor: Kenneth McKellar; John Turner (Organ) |
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Decca, MOR-518, 1979 Decca Eloquence 461495 |
1979 |
LP / TT:
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Recorded at Paisley Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK. |
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M-55 |
Bach and Handel Arias [V-1] |

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Aria for Alto Erbame dich mein Gott (Mvt. 39) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [] |
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A. Bruck |
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Mezzo soprano: Galina Borisova |
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Melodiya 33 C10-10045/46 |
Mid 1970's ? |
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M-56 |
Luomisesta Lunastrukseen: G.F. Händel - J.S. Bach - J. Haydn [C-1] |

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From Matthaus-Passion BWV 244:
Aria for Soprano Blute nur, du liebes herz (Mvt. 8: Aria) [5:47]
Recitative & Aria for Soprano Wiewohl mein Herz (Mvt. 12/Mvt.
13) [5:26]
Recitative & Aria for Soprano Er hat uns allen wohlgetan (Mvt. 48/Mvt. 49) [6:36] |
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Soprano: Taru Valjakka; Organ: Tapani Valsta |
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Finlandia |
Jan 1980 |
LP |
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M-57 |
Cum Laude - Cum Laude (1) [T-12]
Ekseption - The Last Live Concert Tapes / Cum Laude |

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Chorale O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden (Mvt. 54) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [3:11] |
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Rein van den Broek (Flugelhorn, Trombone), Rick van der Linden (Church Organ & Grand Piano)
Balloon (All Vocals Phonogram); Wilma Van Diepen (Lead Vocals); Getty Kaspers (Vocals -) |
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K-Tel TN-1481
Omnium |
1980 |
LP / TT:
2-CD / TT: 98:38 |
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Church organ recorded at College Hageveld by Ruud van Lieshout. Recorded and mixed at Fendal-Sound Studios, Holland.
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M-58 |
Bach and Handel arias [C-1] |

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Aria for Soprano (Mvt. 49) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [4:40] |
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Soprano: Tatiana Sterling; Organ: Olgerts Cintins |
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Melodiya |
1981 |
LP / Time: 4:40 |
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M-63 |
Tim Cross: Classical Landscapes [C-1] |

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Kommt, Ihr Tochter, Helft Mir Klagen (Mvt. 1) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [7:24] |
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Soprano: Claire Hamill; Keyboards: Tim Cross |
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New Age |
1985 |
Time: 7:24 |
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J.S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion, Mass in B minor [C-1] |

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Recitative & Aria Buß und Reu' / Knirscht das Sünderberz entzwei (Mvt. 6) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 []
Aria for Alto Können Tränen meiner Wangen (Mvt. 52) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 []
Aria for Alto Erbarme Dich, mein Gott (Mvt. 39) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [] |
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I Solisti di Zagreb (1st Violin: Tonko Ninića) |
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Alto: Ruža Pospiš-Baldani |
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Jugoton LSY-62225 |
1987 |
LP / TT: |
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Recorded in Zagreb, Yugoslavia. |
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M-65 |
Bach - Emile Naoumoff [K-1] |

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Bach-Naoumoff: Aria for Soprano Aus Liebe… (Mvt. 49) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, transcribed for piano [6:36] |
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Emile Naoumoff (Piano) |
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Thésis / Saphir |
Feb 1989 |
CD / TT: 78:58 |
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Recorded at Studios Namiens, Boulogne, France.
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M-66 |
The Dolmetsch Years - Programme Seven |

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Aria for Alto Erbarme Dich, mein Gott (Mvt. 39) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 |
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Various Instrumentalists |
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Counter-tenor: Paul Esswood |
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Allegro |
May 1990 |
Time: 6:19 |
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Recorded at St. John's Smith Square, London, England.
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M-67 |
Bach hits Back, a new a cappella tribute [C-3] |

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Aria for Soprano Blute nur (Mvt. 8) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, adapted to vocal ensemble [3:38] |
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Ward Swingle |
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Swingle Singers (a capella choir) |
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Sopranos: Helen Massey, Deryn Edwards; Altos: Linda Stevens, Heather Cairncross; Tenors: Andrew Bushner, Jonathan Rathbone; Basses: Ben Parry, David Porter Thomas |
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Virgin |
May 1991 |
CD |
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Recorded at The Sound Suite.
See: Bach Hits Back - by Swingle Singers
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M-68 |
21st Century Bach - Selections from the cantatas of J.S. Bach, realised to computers by Kathy Geisler [C-1] |

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Aria for Soprano Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben (Mvt. 49) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, transcribed for computers |
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Computers: Kathy Geisler |
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Well Tempered Productions |
1992 |
CD / Time: 4:33 |
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M-69 |
Juliane Baird: Bach Soprano Arias with Flute [C-1] |

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Recitative & Aria for Soprano Er Hat uns allen… Aus Liebe (Mvt. 48 & Mvt. 49) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [5:08] |
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Baroque Chamber Ensemble |
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Soprano: Julianne Baird; Emily Newbold (Flute) |
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Newport Classics 85530 |
Mar 1993 |
CD / TT: 53:06 |
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Recorded at St. Martyn's of the Fields, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
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M-70 |
J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 (Excerpts) |
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Selection from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244: Mvts. 1, 2, 3, 13, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 45, 48, 54, 55, 56, 60, 62, 63, 67, 72, 73, 76, 78 |
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Karl-Friedrich Beringer |
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Windsbacher Knabenchor / Deutsche Kammerakademie |
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Soprano: Ulrike Sonntag; Alto: Cornelia Kallisch; Tenor: Markus Schäfer; Basses: Matthias Goerne, Thomas Quasthoff |
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Rondeau Produktion |
Apr 5, 1993 |
CD / TT: 76:57 |
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Recorded at Meistersingerhalle - Nürnberg (Nuremberg), Germany. |
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M-71 |
J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion |
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33 selections from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244: Mvts. 1, 2 , 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 42, 43, 44, 47, 48, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 77 and 78 |
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Sergei Myassoedov |
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Choir of Moscow State Pedagogical University (Artistic director: Oleg Kuznetsov; Choir-master: Elena Lokshina), Children's Choir of Moscow Bach Centre (Choirmasters: Yelena Pantchenko, Natalia Kotyleva, Vyacheslav Fedorov) / Orchestra of Moscow Bach Centre |
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Tenor: [Evangelist]: Alexey Martynov; Bass [Jesus]: Mikhail Nikiforov; Soprano: Zinaida Gmoshinskaya; Alto: Natalia Burnasheva; Bass [Arias]: Sergei Polyansky |
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Great Hall / RussianDVD |
Apr 7, 1993 |
CD / TT: 71:40 |
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Recorded live at the Great Hall of Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatoire, Russia. The concerts were sponsored by Moscow German Lutheran Community.
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M-73 |
Bach Cantatas and Arias [C-2] |

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Recitative for Bass Am abend (Mvt. 64) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244
Recitative for Bass Mache dich, mein Hernxe rein (Mvt. 65) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 |
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Ian Watson |
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English Chamber Orchestra |
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Baritone: Ralph Kohn |
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Capriole |
Jan, Mar 1994 |
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M-74
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Orchestral Excerpts for Oboe [C-1] |

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Excerpt for oboe from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [1:14] |
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Cleveland Orchestra |
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Oboe: John Mack |
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Summit |
1994 |
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M-77
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Gounod: Gallia, etc. [C-1] |

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Prelude & Chorale from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [3:59] |
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Gabriel Barceló |
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Coro" Capilla Davidica" de la Catedral de Menorca |
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Soprano: Yolanda Auyanet; Piano: Maurizio Carnelli; Organ: Arnau Reynés |
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Kicco |
Apr 1996 |
Time: 3:59 |
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Recorded at the Catedral de Menorca, Spain.
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M-79
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Orchestral Excerts for Flute |

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Aria for Soprano Aus Liebe (Mvt. 49) [Excerpt] from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 |
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New York Philharmonic |
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Flute: Jean Baxtresser |
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Summit |
1996 |
Time: 2:00 |
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M-80 |
Choral Settings of Great Hymns [C-1] |

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Chorale O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden (Mvt. 54) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [5:25] |
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Piano, Organ: David Westfall |
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Arkay |
1996 |
Time: 5:25 |
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M-83 |
Lifting the Veil |

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Aria for Bass Gerne will ich mich bequemen (Mvt. 23) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 |
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George Wotle |
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New Millennium Ensemble |
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Arizona University Recordings |
1998 ? |
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M-85 |
Bach for a New Age [T-5] |

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Aria for Alto Erbarme Dich, mein Gott (Mvt. 39) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [ 7:21] |
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Thijs van Leer (Keyboards, Synthesizer, Flute); Eva van Leer (Violin); Mario Argandona (Percussion & Drums); Berenice van Leer (Violin) |
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Rainbow 6072 |
1999 |
CD / TT: 55:59 |
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M-86
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Music for Productivity [C-1] |

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Aria: Variation on Aria from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [8:52] |
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Arcangelos Chamber Ensemble |
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Advanced Brain Techno |
1999 ? |
Time: 8:52 |
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M-87 |
J.S. Bach: MÁTÉ - passió (részletek) / MATTHÄUS - passion (extraits) |
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Extracts from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 |
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György Vashegyi |
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Purcell Choir / Orfeo Orchestra (on period instruments) |
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Tenor [Evangelist]: Jozsef Mukk; Baritone [Jesus]: Máté Sólyom-Nagy; Soprano: Noémi Kiss; Soprano: Judit Béres; Alto: Judit Nemeth; Tenor: Péter Drucker; Bass: Péter Fried |
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Orfeo Music Foundation |
Apr 6, 2000 |
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Recorded live at the Great Hall, Academy of Music, Budapest, Hungary. |
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M-88 |
Badinerie - Classic Mallets Play Bach [C-2] |

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Chorale Befiehl du deine Wege (Mvt. 44) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, arranged for vibraphone & orchestra by Rolf Schweizer [] |
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Rolf Schweizer |
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Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim |
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Roland Härdtner (Marimba,Vibraphon); Michael Ewers (Violin) |
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EBS |
May 2000 |
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Recorded at Evangelische Stadtkirche Pforzheim, Germany.
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M-92 |
Am Brunnen vor dem Tore (Berühmte Männerchöre) |

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Chorale Wenn ich einmal soll scheiden (Mvt. 62) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 |
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Andreas Wiedermann |
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Berliner Vokalensemble Carl Maria von Weber |
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Capriccio |
2000 ? |
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M-96 |
Orchestral Excerpts for English Horn [C-1] |

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Excerpt from Sehet, Jesus hat die Hand (Mvt. 60) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [2:58]
Excerpt from Mache dich, mein Herze (Mvt. 65) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [1:13] |
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English Horns: Julie Ann Giacobassi, William Bennett |
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Summit |
2001 |
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M-101 |
Kaiser: Emmanuel, Fantasie for Violin and Orchestra [C-1] |
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Aria for Alto Erbarme dich, mein Gott (Have Mercy, My God) (Mvt. 39) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, orchestrated by Kurt Kaiser / orchestrated by Brant Adams [3:59] |
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Prague Philharmonic Orchestra |
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Violin: Michael W. Davis; Oboe: Jiri Zelba |
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Kurt Kaiser Music |
Apr 2003 |
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Recorded at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. |
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M-102 |
Franz Liszt: Orgelwerke [C-1] |
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Aria for Alto Erbarme dich (Mvt. 39) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, transcribed for organ [] |
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Mezzo-soprano: Monique Simon; Violin: Amandine Beyer; Organ: Yves Rechsteiner |
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Alpha Productions |
Sep 2003 |
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Recorded at à la cathédrale de Schwerin.
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M-105
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Gloria [C-1] |

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'Patience!' (Mvt. 35) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [3:42]
'Have Mercy' (Mvt. 39) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [7:26]
'O Sacred Head Sore Wounded' (Mvt. 54) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [1:48] |
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Trombone: Megumi Kanda; Cello: Ingrid Bock; Viola: Alexandra Moellmann; Violins: Shannon Nance, Corinne Stillwell |
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Albany |
May 2004 |
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Recorded at The Third Presbyterian Church, Rochester, NY, USA.
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M-106 |
A Season of Passion (Box Set) |

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Chorale O Haupt Voll Blut und Wunden (Mvt. 54) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [3:07] |
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Serge Baudo |
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Royal Music College Edinburgh Choir |
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St Clair |
2004 ? |
Time: 3:07 |
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M-107
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Soli Deo Gloria: The Music of Bach and Others [C-1] |

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Chorale 'O Sacred Head Now Wounded' (Mvt. 54) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, arranged for guitar by Glenn H. Strauss [3:18] |
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Guitar: Glenn H. Strauss |
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Eroica |
2004 ? |
Time: 3:18 |
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Klavierwerke renommierter Pianisten aus der Schule Theodor Leschetizkys [T-1] |

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Bach-Zadora: Aria for Bass Gebt mir meinen Jesum wieder (Mvt. 42 [51]) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, transcribed for piano [3:50] |
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Tobias Bigger (Piano) |
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Antes BM 31.9258 |
Aug 20-23, 2007 |
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Recorded at Festeburgkirche, Frankfurt/Main, Germany.
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M-117
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Dutch Master Volume 55 - Het Puik Zoete Kelen – Hondered Jaar Nederlandse Zangkunst |
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Aria for Soprano Blute nur (Mvt. 8) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [5:23] |
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Simon C. Jansen |
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Utrechts Stedelijk Orkest |
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Soprano: Annette de la Bije |
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Philips |
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M-118
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Bach: Arias from Passions |
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Arias for Soprano from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244:
Ich will Dir mein Herze schenken’ (Mvt. 13)
Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben’ (Mvt. 49) |
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Karl Richter |
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Münchener Bach-Orchester |
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Soprano: Maria Stader |
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Archiv Produktion |
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M-119
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The Best of Bach |
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Chorus Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder (Mvt. 68) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 |
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Kenneth Dowley |
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Westminster Symphony and Chorus |
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Music Masterpieces before 1750 Vol. 3: 17th & 18th Centuries [C-4] |
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Arioso: Ach Golgatha (Mvt. 59) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [1:52] |
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Organ: Mogens Wöldike; Cello: Volmer Norup |
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Haydn Society |
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M-121
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Bach Spectacular / The Romantic Rachmaninoff [C-1] |
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No. 78. Wir setzun uns from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, arranged by Tutti Camarata [6:58] |
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John Alldis |
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Kingsway Symphony Chorus / Kingsway Symphony Orchestra |
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Vocalion |
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M-122 |
Bach and Handel arias [C-1] |
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Aria for Alto Erbarme Dich, mein Gott (Mvt. 39) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [] |
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Mezzo-soprano: Jenny Simon |
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Melodiya 23103-4 |
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The list of recordings was compiled by Aryeh Oron (December 2000 - December 2011)
Thanks to contributors: Yoël L. Arbeitman (August 2005, January 2008, December 2011), John Carroll (January 2006, July 2006, October 2006, April 2008), Willem van Erk (June 2006, August 2006, October 2006, December 2006, January 2007, June 2007, May 2008), Matthias Hansen (September 2005, September 2009), Dr. Gert den Hartogh (August 2006), Jos Hoogenbosch, Piotr Jaworski (November 2002), Mlespaul (November 2004), Riccardo Nughes (September 2001, November 2001), Philip Peters, Walter Roth (November 2006), Peter Smaill (August 2006), Burke Smith (September 2005, December 2005), Eric Spicer, Teri Noel Towe (December 2001, May-June 2007) |
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Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 : Details
Recordings: 1900-1949 | 1950-1959 | 1960-1969 | 1970-1979 | 1980-1989 | 1990-1999 | 2000-2009 | 2010-2019 | Individual Movements
General Discussions: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | BWV 244a | BWV 244b
Systemetic Discussions: Part 1: Mvts. 1-8 | Part 2: Mvts. 9-20 | Part 3: Mvts. 21-29 | Part 4: Mvts. 30-40 | Part 5: Mvts. 41-50 | Part 6: Mvts. 51-57 | Part 7: Mvts. 58-63b | Part 8: Mvts. 63c-68 | Part 9: Role of the Evangelist
Individual Recordings: BWV 244 - L. Bernstein | BWV 244 - F. Brüggen | BWV 244 - J. Butt | BWV 244 - R. Chailly | BWV 244 - S. Cleobury | BWV 244 - J. Daus | BWV 244 - D. Fasolis | BWV 244 - W. Furtwängler | BWV 244 - J.E. Gardiner | BWV 244 - W. Gönnenwein | BWV 244 - P. Goodwin | BWV 244 - E.z. Guttenberg | BWV 244 - N. Harnoncourt | BWV 244 - P. Herreweghe | BWV 244 - R. Jacques | BWV 244 - H.v. Karajan | BWV 244 - O. Klemperer | BWV 244 - T. Koopman | BWV 244 - S. Koussevitzky | BWV 244 - S. Kuijken | BWV 244 - F. Lehmann | BWV 244 - G. Leonhardt | BWV 244 - P.J. Leusink | BWV 244 - E.&R. Mauersberger | BWV 244 - H. Max | BWV 244 - P. McCreesh | BWV 244 - W. Mengelberg | BWV 244 - K. Münchinger | BWV 244 - R. Norrington | BWV 244 - G. Oberfrank | BWV 244 - S. Ozawa | BWV 244 - A. Parrott | BWV 244 - G. Ramin | BWV 244 - S. Rattlr | BWV 244 - K. Richter | BWV 244 - H. Rilling | BWV 244 - H.J. Rotzsch | BWV 244 - H. Scherchen | BWV 244 - G. Solti | BWV 244 - C. Spering | BWV 244 - M. Suzuki | BWV 244 - J.v. Veldhoven | BWV 244 - B. Walter | BWV 244 - F. Werner | BWV 244 - M. Wöldike
Articles: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244 [T.N. Towe] | Two Easter St. Matthew Passions (Plus One) [U. Golomb] | St. Matthew Passion from Harnoncourt [D. Satz] | The Passion according to Saint Matthew BWV 244 [J. Rifkin] | The Relationship between BWV 244a
(Trauermusik) and BWV 244b (SMP Frühfassung) [T. Braatz] | Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - Early History (A Selective, Annotated Bibliography) [W. Hoffman] | Spiritual Sources of Bach's St. Matthew Passion [W. Hoffman] | Bach and the "Great Passion" [D.G. Lebut Jr.] | The Genesis of Bach's `Great Passion': 1724-29 [W. Hoffman] | Early Performances of Bach's SMP [T. Braatz] |
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