Matthäus-Passion BWV 244
Discography - Part 3

Complete Recordings 1960-1969

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J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion [V-4]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Anthon van der Horst

Het koor van de Nederlandse Bachvereniging; Jongenskoor der Vredesscholen te Amsterdam / Residentie Orkest

Tenor [Evangelist]: Wim van Gerven; Bass [Jesus]: Laurens Bogtman; Soprano [Arias, Maid, Pilate’s Wife]: Erna Spoorenberg; Alto [Arias, Maid, Witness]: Aafje Heynis; Tenor [Arias, Witnes]: Arjan Blanken; Bass [Arias, Petrus, Priest]: David Hollestelle; Bass [Judas, High Priest, Pontius Pilate, Priest]: Horst Günther (as Günther Horst)
Soloists: Jolle de Wit (Flute); Kees Otten, Joannes Colette (Recorders); Haakon Stotijn (Oboe, Oboe d’amore); Gijs Reyns (Oboe da caccia); Herman Krebbers, Theo Olof (Violins); Carel van Leeuwen Boonkamp (Viola da Gamba)
Continuo:

Luna LU-1001

Apr 12, 1960

3-CD / TT: 206:26

Recorded live at Grote Kerk, Naarden, the Netherlands.
2^nd recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by A.v.d. Horst.
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Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, sung in English [3-CD / TT: 196:05]

Robert Shaw

Cleveland Orchestra Chorus (Director: Robert Shaw) & Girls from the Cleveland Heights High School Glee Club (Conductor: Clair McElfresh) / The Cleveland Orchestra

Tenor [Evangelist]: Blake Stern; Baritone [Christus]: Calvin Marsh; Soprano: Adele Addison; Contralto: Florence Kopleff; Tenor: John McCollum; Bass: Herbert Beattie

The Cleveland Orchestra SKU- 40602

Apr 16, 1960

7-CD / TT: 465:34

Recorded at Severance Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
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Bach: St. Matthew Passion [V-5]
Klemperer Legacy - Bach Handel Beethoven: Sacred Music [B-1]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Otto Klemperer

Philharmonia Orchestra & Choir / Boys of the Hampstead Parish Church Choir

Tenor [Evangelist]: Peter Pears, Baritone [Jesus]: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Soprano [Arias]: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Contralto [Arias]: Christa Ludwig; Tenor [Arias]: Nicolai Gedda; Bass [Arias]: Walter Berry; Baritone [Judas]: John Carol Case; Bass [Arias, Petrus]: Walter Berry; Baritone [High Priest, 1^st Priest, Pilate]: Otakar Kraus; Soprano [1^st Maid, Pilate’s Wife]: Heather Harper; Alto [2^nd Maid, 1^st Witness]: Helen Watts; Bass [2^nd Priest]: Geraint Evans; Tenor [2^nd Witness]: Wilfred Brown
Harpsichord: George Malcolm

EMI
EMI Classics 9935402

Jan 1,4,5,11,12, 1961

3-CD / TT: 223:29
8-CD / TT: 580 min

Recorded at Studio No. 1, Abbey Road and Kingsway Hall, London, England.
See: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - conducted by Otto Klemperer
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J.S. Bach: Matthäus Passion [V-1]
J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion [V-1]
Fritz Wunderlich: Passion [B-2] - CD-8/9: J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 (St. Matthew Passion. La Passion selon Saint-Matthieu [V-1]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Karl Böhm

Wiener Singverein & Wiener Sängerknaben (Chorus Master: Reinhold Schmid) / Wiener Symphoniker

Tenor [Evangelist, Arias]: Fritz Wunderlich; Bass [Jesus]: Otto Wiener; Soprano [Arias]: Wilma Lipp; Contralto [Arias]: Christa Ludwig; Bass [Petrus, Arias]: Walter Berry; [Petrus, Bass Arias]; [High Priest]: Wolfgang Schellenberg; Bass [Pilatus]: Peter Wimberger; Bass [Judas, 2^nd Priest]: Robert Springer; Bass [1^st Priest]: Otto Binder; Soprano [1^st Maid]: Mia Pavlik; Soprano [2^nd Maid]: Elfriede Rosner
Instrumentalists: Walther Schneiderhan & Walter Puschacher (Violins); Friedrich Wächter (Oboe); Beatrice Reichert (Viola da gamba); Karl Hörbe
(Violoncello Continuo); Karl Fiala (Double-bass Continuo); Camillo Wanausek & Ernst Raidl (Flutes); Josef Koblinger & Karl Gruber (English Horns & Oboes d'amore); Kurt Rapf (Harpsichord); Joseph Nebois (Organ); Herbert Tachezi (Positire Organ)

MYTO 2MCD-973.162
Andromeda ANDRCD-9117
Profil Hänssler PH-17015: CD-5/7

Apr 18-19, 1962

2-CD / TT: 147:40
2-CD / TT:
2-CD / TT: 147:23

Recorded at Großer Musikvereinssaal, Vienna, Austria.
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Bach: St. Matthew Passion [V-2]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, abridged, sung in English as translated and adapted by Rev. Dr. Troutbeck (omits some movements) [137:00]
Includes discussion of L. Bernstein about the material and dramatic structure of the St. Matthew Passion [16:16]

Leonard Bernstein

The Collegiate Chorale (Musical Director: Abraham Kaplan) & Boys' Choir of The Church of the Transfiguration (Director: Stuart Gardner) / New York Philharmonic Orchestra

Tenor [Evangelist]: David Lloyd; Bass [Jesus]: William Wildermann; Tenor: Charles Bressler; Soprano [Arias]: Adele Addison; Mezzo-soprano [Arias]: Betty Allen; Bass-Baritone [Arias, Judas, Peter, Pilate]: Donald Bell; Soprano [1^st Maid]: Barbara Washington; Alto [2^nd Maid]: Estelle Skouras
John Corigliano (Violin); John Wummer (Flute); Harold Gomberg (Oboe); Engelbert Brenner (Oboe d'amore); Albert Goltzer (Oboe d'amore)
Continuo: Leonid Hambro (Harpsichord); Carl Stern (Cello); Bruce Prince-Joseph (Organ); Carlo Raviola (Double-bass)

Columbia M3S-692
CBS 72159-61
CBS MS-6501-03
Sony Classical SM2K-60727
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Apr 23-24, 1962

3-LP / TT:
3-LP / TT:
3-LP / TT:
2-CD / TT: 153:16
MP3 / TT: 152:38

Recorded in New York City, New York, USA.
Original Producer: John McClure; Reissue Producer: Arthur M. Fierro; Reissue Enginner: Stephen Saper.
See: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - conducted by Leonard Bernstein
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The passion of our Lord according to St. Matthew CBF007-CBF012 07/22/1962 [F-007]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Sandor Salgo

Carmel Bach Festival Chorale & Chorus / Carmel Bach Festival Orchestra

Tenor [Evangelist]: James Schwabacher; Baritone: Stephen Janzen; Bass: Bruce Remsberg; Baritone: James Tippey
Bruce Grimes (???); Edward Ballengee (???); Gina Bardi (???); Leon Bennett (???); Herbert Cabral (???); Katharine Schlinger (???); La Vonne Smart (???); Theodore Toews (???)

Carmel Bach Festival CBF-007-012

Jul 22, 1962

6 7 in. open reel audio tapes

Recorded live at the Carmel Bach Festival, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, USA.
1^st recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by S. Salgo.
Source: Online Archive of California

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The passion of our Lord according to St. Matthew CBF029-CBF034 07/29/1962 [F-029]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Sandor Salgo

Carmel Bach Festival Chorale & Chorus / Carmel Bach Festival Orchestra

Tenor [Evangelist]: James Schwabacher; Baritone: Stephen Janzen; Bass: Bruce Remsberg; Baritone: James Tippey
Bruce Grimes (???); Edward Ballengee (???); Gina Bardi (???); Leon Bennett (???); Herbert Cabral (???); Katharine Schlinger (???); La Vonne Smart (???); Theodore Toews (???)

Carmel Bach Festival CBF-029-034

Jul 29, 1962

6 7 in. open reel audio tapes

Recorded live at the Carmel Bach Festival, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, USA.
2^nd recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by S. Salgo.
Source: Online Archive of California

J.S. Bach: Matteuspassionen [V-3]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Eric Ericson

Radiokören, Kammarkören, Sveriges Radios gosskör (Swedish Radio Chorus) / Radioorkestern (Swedish Radio Orchestra)

Tenor [Evangelist, Arias]: John van Kesteren; Bass [Jesus]: Kim Borg; Soprano [Arias]: Ursula Buckel; Soprano [1^st Maid]: Lilian Gentele; Soprano [Pilate's Wife]: Britta Sundberg; Alto [Arias]: Maureen Lehane; Alto: Marianne Mellnäs; Alto [1^st Witness]: Marie Louise Sirén; Tenor [2^nd Witness]: Torsten Forslöw; Bass [2^nd Priest]: Karl-Gustav Gunneflo; Bass [Peter]: Carl-Eik Hellström; Bass [High Priest, First Priest]: Rolf Leandersson; Bass [Judas]: Helge Nilsson; Bass [Arias]: Erik Saedén

Swedish EMI 354/57

Feb 24, 1963

4-LP / TT: 188:43

Recorded live (broadcast) at the Engelbrektskyrkan, Stockholm, Sweden.
1^st recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by E. Ericson.

Bach: St. Matthew Passion [V-1]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, sung in English; color production

Alfred Wallenstein

NBC Opera Company

Tenor: John McCollum; ???: John Bryden; Bass-Baritone: Lee Cass; Soprano: Judith Raskin; Contralto: Maureen Forrester; Bass-Baritone: Donald Gramm; Tenor: Mallory Walker

NBC-TV

Mar 30 & Apr 7, 1963 (broadcast)

TV Broadcast

Broadcast by NBC-TV on March 30, 1963 (1^st part) & April 7, 1963 (2^nd Part); March 22, 1964
Sources:
Billboard Magazine March 30, 1963, p 12 | April 6, 1963, p 12
Time Magazine U.S. March 20, 1964
NBC Television Opera Theatre (TV series 1950- ): Bach: St. Matthew Passion (IMDB)

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J.S. Bach: The Passion of Our Lord According to St. Matthew Matthäus-Passion [Unreleased] [V-2]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, sung in English translation by Robert Shaw

Pablo Casals

Cleveland Orchestra Chorus (prepared by Robert Shaw) / Festival Casals de Puerto Rico Orchestra

Tenor [Evangelist]: Ernst Haefliger; Bass [Jesus]: William Warfield; Soprano: Olga Iglesias; Alto: Maureen Forrester; Bass [Arias]: Ara Berberian

Broadcast

Jun 1963

? / TT:

Broadcast performance from Carnegie Hall, New York City, New York, USA. Not yet released.

11

J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion [Unreleased] [V-3]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Ljubomir Romansky

Knabenchor des Heinrich-von-Gagern-Gymnasiums (boys' choir) / Members of Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra

Tenor [Evangelist, Arias]: Fritz Wunderlich; Bass [Christus]: Franz Crass; Soprano: Stefania Woytowicz; Contralto: Nan Merriman

?

Aug 4, 1963

? / TT:

Recorded live at Jahrhunderthalle Höchst, Frankfurt/Main. Not yet released.
3^rd recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by L. Romansky.
Source: Fritz Wunderlich - The Great German Tenor: Discography

12

J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Karl Richter

Coro Estable del Teatro Colón / Orquestra Estable del Teatro Colón

Tenor [Evangelist]: Waldemar Kmentt; Soprano: Myrtha Garbarini; Alto: Grace Hoffmann; Bass [Jesus]: Angel Mattiello; Bass [Judas, Peter, Caifas, Pilate]: Gui Gallardo; Soprano [Pilates Wife]: Sofia Schultz

Unknown Label

Nov 14, 1963

3-CD / TT: 197:48

Recorded live at Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2^nd recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by K. Richter.
See: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - conducted by Karl Richter

13

J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion [Unreleased] [V-2]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Charles Münch

?

Soprano: Pierrette Alarie; Contralto: Maureen Forrester; Tenor: Leopold Simoneau; Bass:

Tahra

Mar 1964

3-CD / TT:

Recorded live. Scheduled to be issued by Tahra. Other details not known.
2nd recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by C. Munch.

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J.S. Bach: Matthäus Passion

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Karl Münchinger

Stuttgarter Hymnus-Chorknaben (Chorus Master: Gerhard Wilhelm) / Stuttgarter Kammerorchester

Tenor [Evangelist]: Peter Pears; Baritone [Jesus]: Hermann Prey; Soprano [Arias, 1^st Maid, Pilatus' wife]: Elly Ameling; Contralto [Arias, 2^nd Maid]: Marga Höffgen; Tenor [Arias]: Fritz Wunderlich; Bass [Arias]: Tom Krause; Bass [Petrus, High Priest, Pilatus]: Heinz Blankenburg; Bass [Judas]: August Messthaler

Decca

Jul 27-28, 1964

3-CD / TT: 196:43
4-LP / TT:

Recorded at Schloss Ludwigsburg, Germany. Recording issued to coincide with the 20^th anniversary of the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra.
See: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - conducted by Karl Münchinger
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J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion [V-4]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Ljubomir Romansky

Petits Chanteurs de Saint-Michel de Paris; Der Chor des Städtischen Musikverein zu Düsseldorf / L’Orchéstre Lyrique de l’Office de Radiodiffusion-Télévision Francaise

Tenor [Evangelist, Arias]: Josef Traxel; Bass [Christus]: Donald Bell; Soprano: Maria Stader; Alto: Margrit Caspari; Bass: Lawrence Winters

Musikverein Düsseldorf Vol. 87

Apr 23, 1965

2-CD / TT:

Recorded live at Salle Pleyel, Paris, France.
4^th recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by L. Rom.
See: Musikverein Düsseldorf: Vol. 87 Bach: Matthäus-Passion

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The passion of our Lord according to St. Matthew CBF039-CBF042 07/18/1965 [F-039]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Sandor Salgo

Carmel Bach Festival Chorale & Chorus / Carmel Bach Festival Orchestra

Soloists: unknown

Carmel Bach Festival CBF-039-042

Jul 18, 1965

4 10 in. open reel audio tapes

Recorded live at the Carmel Bach Festival, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, USA.
3^rd recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by S. Salgo.
Source: Online Archive of California

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The passion of our Lord according to St. Matthew CBF055-CBF059 07/25/1965 [F-055]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Sandor Salgo

Carmel Bach Festival Chorale & Chorus. / Carmel Bach Festival Orchestra

Tenor [Evangelist]: James Schwabacher; Soprano: Marion Flaherty; Soprano: Marie Gibson; Soprano: Arlene White; Contralto: Pauline Law; Tenor: Robert Faris; Tenor: Edward Jameson; Bass: Ara Berberian; Bass: Robert Bernard; Bass: William Felber; Baritone: William Feuerstein; Baritone: Robert Oliver; Bass: Robert Waterbury; Singer (?): Jacquelyn Layng; Singer (?): Vincent Russo
Herbert Cabral (???); Katharine Schlinger (???); Bruce Grimes (???)

Carmel Bach Festival CBF-055-059

Jul 25, 1965

5 10 1/2 in. open reel audio tapes

Recorded live at the Carmel Bach Festival, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, USA.
4^th recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by S. Salgo.
Source: Online Archive of California

J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion [V-5]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Eugen Jochum

Nederlands Radio Koor & Boys' Choir of St. Willibrordskerk, Amsterdam / Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam

Tenor [Evangelist]: Ernst Haefliger; Bass [Jesus]: Walter Berry; Soprano: Agnes Giebel; Alto: Marga Höffgen; Tenor [Arias]: John van Kesteren; Bass [Arias]: Franz Crass; Bass [Peter, Pilate, High Priest, Judas]: Leo Ketelaars; Ripieno parts sung by Jongenskoor St. Willibrord Amsterdam

Philips 835372-375
Philips

Nov 1965

4-LP / TT:
3-CD / TT: 201:25

Recorded in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
2^nd recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by E. Jochum.

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J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion [V-2]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Piet van Egmond

Amsterdams Oratorium Koor (Amsterdam Oratorium Choir); Knapenkoor Vredesscholen (Boys Choir of the Vredescholen) / Utrechts Symphonie Orkest (Utrecht Symphony Orchestra)

Tenor [Evagelist]: Willy van Hese; Bass [Christ]: Bruce Boyce; Soprano: Rina Cornelissens; Contralto: Delia Woolford; Tenor [Arias]: Reinier Schweppe; Bass [Arias, small parts]: Henk Smit
Thijs Kramer (Organ); Leni van der Lee (Harpsichord)

His Master's Voice (NL)
Royal Classics

Mar 1967

3-LP / TT:
2-CD / TT: 121:19

Recorded at…
2^nd recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by P.v. Egmond.

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J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Hans Swarowsky

Vienna Academy Chamber Choir & Wiener Sängerknaben / Vienna State Symphony Orchestra

Tenor [Evangelist, Arias]: Kurt Equiluz; Bass [Jesus]: Marius Rintzler; Soprano: Heather Harper; Alto: Gertrude Jahn; Bass: Jakob Stampfli

Concert Hall / Tono / Nonesuch

1967

4-LP / TT: 182:39

Recorded in Vienna, Austria.

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J.S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 (Matthäuspassion) [V-7]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Fiora Contino

Indiana University Singers / Indiana University Concert Orchestra

Tenor [Evangelist]: William McDonald; Bass [Jesus]: Roy Samuelsen; Soprano: Elaine Norwood; Alto: Martha Lipton; Tenor: Jean Deis; Bass: Paul Matthen

Indiana University: School of Music

Mar 3, 1968

8 sound tape reels

Recorded at Auditorium, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA.
1st recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by F. Contino.
Source: WorldCat Libraries

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Bach: St. Matthew's Passion, BWV 244

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Wolfgang Gönnenwein

Süddeutscher Madrigalchor & Boys' Choir / Consortium Musicum

Tenor [Evangelist, 2^nd Witness]: Theo Altmeyer; Bass [Jesus]: Franz Crass; Soprano [Arias]: Teresa Zylis-Gara; Alto [Arias]: Julia Hamari; Tenor [Arias]: Nicolai Gedda; Bass [Arias]: Hermann Prey; Bass [Petrus, High Priest, Pilatus]: Hans Sotin; Bas[Judas]: Siegfried Härtel; Soprano [Pilatus' wife]: Noor Leertouwer; Soprano [1^st Maid]: Liselotte Renner; Alto [2^nd Maid]: Susanne Dürr; Alto [1^st Witness]: Vera Scherr

EMI

May 15-Jun 2 & Jun 16-18, 1968

3-CD / TT: 196:33

Recorded at Kirche, Schwaigern.
See: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - conducted by Wolfgang Gönnenwein
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J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Münchener Bach-Orchester

Tenor [Evangelist, Arias]: Ernst Haefliger; Bass [Jesus]: Kieth Engen; Soprano [Arias, 1^st Maid, Pilate's Wife]: Ursula Buckel; Alto [Arias, 2^nd Maid]: Marga Höffgen; Bass [Arias, Judas, Peter, Pilate, High Priest]: Peter van der Bilt

Archiv Produktion (J)

Apr 29 & May 5, 1969

3-CD / TT: 198:04

3^rd recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by K. Richter. Recorded live at Bunka-Kaykan, Tokyo, Japan.
See: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - conducted by Karl Richter
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The passion according to St. Matthew CBF130-CBF132 07/20/1969 [F-130]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Sandor Salgo

Carmel Bach Festival Chorale & Chorus / Carmel Bach Festival Orchestra

Tenor [Evangelist]: James Schwabacher; Soprano: Marie Gibson; Soprano: Susan Hinshaw; Mezzo-soprano: Joanna Simon; Tenor: Leo Goeke; Bass: Robert Bernard; Bass: Douglas Lawrence; Baritone: Tsutomu Masuko; Baritone: David Murray; Bass: Thomas Paul; Bass: Robert Waterbury; Bass: Don Whitsitt; Singer (???): Charles Cole
Richard J. Clark (Organ); Herbert Cabral (???); Bruce Grimes (???)

Carmel Bach Festival CBF-130-132

Jul 20, 1969

3 7 in. open reel audio tapes

Recorded live at the Carmel Bach Festival, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, USA.
5^th recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by S. Salgo.
Source: Online Archive of California

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Bach: Passio secundum Matthaeum, BWV 244
J.S. Bach: Matthäuspassion · St. Matthew passion

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Claudio Abbado

Coro di Voci Bianche dell'Oratorio dell'Immacolata di Bergamo (instructed by Don Egidio Corbetta, Choral-Master/Maestro del Coro: Giulio Bertola) / Orchestra Sinfonica e Coro di Milano della RAI (=Italian Radio/Television)

Tenor [Evangelist, Arias]: Peter Schreier; Bass [Jesus]: Hermann Prey; Soprano: Teresa Zylis-Gara; Alto: Margarita Lilova; Bass: Max van Egmond; Bass [Judas, Pontifex]: Giannicola Pigliucci; Bass [Pertus, Pilatus]: Robert Amis el Hage; Soprano: Wilma Vernocchi; Soprano: Fiorella Pediconi

Memories / Fonit Cetra (Dino Classics)

Dec 12, 1969

3-CD / TT: 189:39

Recorded live in Milano, Italy.
1^st recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by C. Abbado.
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The list of recordings was compiled by Aryeh Oron (December 2000 - October 2019)
Thanks to contributors: Denis Alarie (May 2002), Alexander van den Bosch (December 2008), Anthony Cheney (December 2013), René de Cocq (October 2001), Douglas Cowling (September 2011), Willem van Erk (April 2006, June 2006, August 2006, September 2006, November 2006, January 2007, May 2008), Matthias Hansen (June 2006), Jos Hoogenbosch, Kacper (September 2019), Manfred Krugmann (May 2011), Riccardo Nughes (September 2001), Philip Peters, Burke Smith (November 2008, November 2009), Eric Spicer, Göran Tegnér (January 2008), Teri Noel Towe (December 2001, April 2007)

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244: Details
Complete Recordings: 1900-1949 | 1950-1959 | 1960-1969 | 1970-1979 | 1980-1989 | 1990-1999 | 2000-2009 | 2010-2019 | 2020-2029
Recordings of Individual Movements: 1900-1949 | 1950-1959 | 1960-1969 | 1970-1979 | 1980-1989 | 1990-1999 | 2000-2009 | 2010-2019 | 2020-2029
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 - G.C. Biller | 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. Rattle | 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]