A radio broadcast from 1950. Part I was broadcast from the Eastman Theatre in Rochester, New York; Part II broadcast from Rutgers University the following week. Listen on YouTube:
Matthäus-Passion BWV 244: Complete Work [106:40]
Gala GL-100661
House of Opera CD-4052
House of Opera MP3-4052
House of Opera CD-93579
House of Opera MP3-93579
Feb 23, 1951
4-CD / TT:
2-CD:
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Recorded at Konferenzsaal des Deutschen Museums, Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Bayerischer Rundfunk (Bavarian Broadcasting Company).
1st recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by E. Jochum. Buy this album at:
2-CD: House of Opera
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Bach: Passion selon Saint Matthieu (incomplete Vienna 1952)
J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion -The Complete Surviving Material from Buenos Aires 1950 & Vienna 1952
Recorded at Großer Konzerthaussaal, Vienna, Austria.
3rd recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 By W. Fürtwangler.
In the original performances 14 numbers from the score were omitted, and some of the recitative was slightly trimmed. When editing and remastering the tapes for the CD transfer, a further 2 items had to be cut because of the insurmountable technical problems in the original recording.
See: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - conducted by Wilhelm Furtwängler Buy this album at:Amazon.com
Stuttgart Europäischer Phonoklub (1960)
Vox STPL-513.320
Vox PL-8283 (1954)
Vox SVBX-5200 (1959)
Sine Qua Non SQN-149 (1975)
1954 or earlier (not 1959)
3-LP / TT: 176:30
3-CD / TT: 177:02
Recorded in Vienna, Austria.
This recorded version has several cuts in various “arias” as listed
below:
- No.10 (6). Buß' und Reu. Aria for Alto.
"Da capo" (repeat of Buss und Reu) deleted: bars 106 to 161,
using the bars 57 (162) to 68 (173) (Orchestra) to finish.
- No.19 (13). Ich will dir mein Herze schenken. Aria for Soprano.
Suppresses the orchestral introduction to the "da capo" [bars 1
(49) to 6 (54)], leaving attached Mehr als Welt und Himmel sein
with the "da capo" (Ich will dir mein Herze schenken).
- No.29 (20). Will ich mich bequemen Gerne. Aria for Bass.
Delete the second part of the aria (Denn sein Mund) and the "da
capo" (Gerne will), that is only interpreted the 72 first bars, being
cut from 73 to the 174.
- No.61 (52). Können Tränen. Aria for Alto.
"Da capo" (repeat Können Tränen) deleted: bars
92 to 141, using bars 51 (142) to 64 (155) (Orchestra) to finish.
- No.75 (65). Mache dich. Aria for Bass.
Delete the second part of the aria (Denn er nunmehr soll) and the
"da capo" (Mache dich), that is only interpreted the 38 first
compasses, leaving cut own 38 to 84.
Summary:
Small court: orchestral transition to the "da capo". Aria for
Soprano No.19 (13).
Suppression of the "da capo". Arias for Alto: No.10 (6) and
No.61 (52).
Suppression of the central section and the "da capo". Arias for
Bass: No.29 (20) and No.75 (65).
Contrbuted by Antonio Fuentes, Úbeda (Jaén). España
(March 27, 2013)
Amsterdam Oratorium Koor; Knapenkoor van de Vredescholen / Rotterdamsch Kamerorkest (Rotterdam Chamber Orchestra)
Tenor [Evangelist]: Willy van Hese; Bass [Jesus]: Carel Willink; Soprano: Corry Bijster; Contralto: Annie Delorie; Tenor: Willy van Hese; Bass: Carel Willink
Soloists: Johan Feltkamp, Koos Verheul (Flutes); Koen van Slogteren, Leo van der Lek (Oboe, Oboe
d’amore, Oboe da caccia); Willy Busch (Violin); Piet Lenz (Viola da gamba)
Continuo: H. Sekrève (Cello); Hans Philips (Harpsichord); Alex Schellevis (Organ)
Musical Masterpieces Society MMS-2237
Concert Hall Society CHS-1255
Luna LU-1028
3rd recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by G.
Ramin.
These excerpts were released shortly before Ramin died. It is not known if this is a part of a complete recording.
See: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - conducted by Günther Ramin
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Father David and his Bach - J.S. Bach: St Matthew Passion
Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 -
sung in Swedish. Some of the movements are omitted due to technical reasons (No. 10, No. 12, No. 51, Aria No. 58)
Radiojänsts Gosskör (Director: Bertil Düring) & Engelbrekts kyrkokör och medlemmar us Musikaliska sällskapet / Medlemmar ur Konsertföreningens orkester
[Swedish Radio Boys Choir; Engelbrekt Church Choir; Musikalista Sallskapet / Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra]
Recorded live at Salle Pleyel, Paris, France. The broadcast was produced by Ivan Devriesse.
1st recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by L. Romansky. Buy this album at:
2-CD (2015): St-Laurent Studio
Juilliard Chorus & Orchestra
Abraham Kaplan (Choral assistant); Warren Wilson (Choral accompanist)
Chorus of the Juilliard Preparatory Division; Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund Chorus (Leslie Bennett, conductor)
Vocal Soloists: Tenor [Evangelist]: Clifton Steere; Bass [Jesus]: Raymond Wolin; Soprano: Lynn Rasmussen; Alto: Shirley Verrett (as: Shirley Carter); Bass [Judas, Peter, Pilate, High Priest]: John Parella; Alto [1st Witness]: Tatiana Troyanos; Tenor [2nd Witness]: Arthur Williams; Bass [1st Priest]: Wendell Howard; Bass [2nd Priest]: Jerald Lepinski; Soprano [1st Maid]: Estelle Jiavis; Soprano [2nd Maid]: Perryne Anker; Soprano [Pilate's Wife]: Anne-Marie Cope
Instrumental Soloists: Kenneth Kroth (Organ); David Moore (Continuo); Harold Jones (Flute); Andrejs Jansons (Oboe); Mary Freeman (Violin)
Julliard JMedia
Mar 26, 1958
Audio / TT: 222:08
Recorded live at the Juilliard Concert Hall, Juilliard School of Music, New York City, New York, USA.
Event Producer: Juilliard School of Music.
Provenance: MP3 files encoded at 192 kbps / 44.1kHz from transfer of audio reels provided by Juilliard Recording Department.
Rights: Educational use only, no other permission given.
Source: Juilliard: JMedia Listen on JMedia:
Matthäus-Passion BWV 244: Complete Work [46:04+50:56+25:13+40:56+54:50] Listen on YouTube:
Matthäus-Passion BWV 244: Complete Work [22:08]
Diriģē Jānis Dūmiņš / Janis Dumins Conducting [V-1]
Side A [24:43]:
Matthäus-Passion BWV 244: Nos. 1, 3, 15, 43, 67, 78 only (from a complete recording):
1. Chorus Kommt, ihr Töchter (Mvt. 1[1]) [9:55]
2. Chorale Herzliebster Jesu was hast du verbrochen (Mvt. 3[3]), Recitative for Tenor Da versammleten sich die Hohenpriester (Mvt. 4a[4]) & Chorus Ja nicht auf das Fest (Mvt. 4b[5]) [2:01]
3. Recitative for Tenor & Bass Gehet hin in die Stadt zu einem (Mvt. 9c[15]), Recitative for Tenor Und sie wurden sehr betrübt (Mvt. 9d) + Chorus Herr, bin ich's? (Mvt. 9e[16]) [1:45]
4. Recitative for Tenor Da speieten sie aus in sein Angesicht (Mvt. 36c) + Chorus Weissage uns, Christe, wer ist's, der dich schlug? (Mvt. 36d[43]), Chorale Wer hat dich so geschlagen (Mvt. 37[44]) [1:55]
5. Recitative for Tenor Und da sie an die Stätte kamen mit Namen Golgatha (Mvt. 58a) + Chorus Der du den Tempel Gottes zerbrichst (Mvt. 58b) + Recitative for Tenor Desgleichen auch die Hohenpriester spotteten sein samt (Mvt. 58c) + Chorus Andern hat er geholfen (Mvt. 58d[67]) [2:07]
6. Final Chorus Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder (Mvt. 68[78]) [7:00]
Tenor [Evangelist]: Mikhail Dovenman; Bass [Jesus]: Aleksandrs Dashkovs
Melodiya M1-42551-43974
Jul 1, 1958
LP / TT:
Recorded live at the Moscow State Conservatory Great Hall, Moscow, Russia.
Executive Record Producer: A. Griva; Audio Producer: J. Kulbergs. Listen on SoundCloud:
Matthäus-Passion BWV 244: Mvts. 1, 3, 4a-b, 9c-e, 36c-d + 37, 58a-d, 68
Recorded live at Salle Pleyel, Paris, France. Produceds by Prof. Dr. Gérard Mohr from ORTF recording.
2nd recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by L. Romansky.
See: Musikverein Düsseldorf: Vol. 85 Bach: Matthäus-Passion
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Bach: St. Matthew Passion · Passion Selon Saint Matthieu
The list of recordings was compiled by Aryeh Oron (December 2000 - April 2021)
Thanks to contributors: Yoël L. Arbeitman (May-June 2012); René de Cocq (October 2001); Willem van Erk (May 2006, June 2006, July 2006, September 2006, October 2006, December 2006); Andris Feldmanis (April 2021); Jos Hoogenbosch, Kacper (September 2019); Manfred Krugmann (May 2012); Gérard Mohr (February 2017); Dr. Gérard Mohr (April 2015); Riccardo Nughes (September 2001, February 2005); Philip Peters; Antonio Fuentes Miranda (March 2013); Anton Schönauer (November 2002); John Simkiss (December 2008); Eric Spicer; Teri Noel Towe (November 2001, December 2001, May 2007); Roland Wörner (July 2002); G. Paolo Zeccara, Vigevano, ITALY (October-November 2008)
