Bach: St. Matthew Passion / Gilchrist, Connolly, Egarr

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Academy of Ancient Music
Release Date
April 14, 2015
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    Featuring
    • COMPOSER
      BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      Choir Of The Aam
    • PERFORMER
      Aam, Richard Egarr, Soloists
    Product Details
    • RELEASE DATE
      April 14, 2015
    • UPC
      5060340150051
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      AAM004
    • LABEL
      Academy of Ancient Music
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      3
    • GENRE
    Works
    1. Part I: Kommt, ihr Tochter, helft mir klagen (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    2. Part I: Recitative: Da Jesus diese Rede vollendet hatte (Evangelist, Jesus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Matthew Rose, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    3. Part I: Chorale: Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrochen (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    4. Part I: Recitative: Da versammleten sich die Hohenpriester (Evangelist, Chorus, Jesus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Matthew Rose, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    5. Part I: Ja nicht auf das Fest (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    6. Part I: Recitative: Da nun Jesus war zu Bethanien (Evangelist)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    7. Part I: Wozu dienet dieser Unrat? (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    8. Part I: Recitative: Da das Jesus merkete, sprach er zu ihnen (Evangelist, Jesus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Matthew Rose, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    9. Part I: Recitative: Du lieber Heiland du (Alto)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Sarah Connolly, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    10. Part I: Aria: Buss und Reu (Alto)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Sarah Connolly, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    11. Part I: Recitative: Da ging hin der Zwolfen einer (Evangelist, Judas)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    12. Part I: Blute nur, du liebes Herz (Soprano)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Elizabeth Watts, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    13. Part I: Recitative: Aber am ersten Tage der Sussen Brot' (Evangelist)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    14. Part I: Wo willst du, dass wir dir bereiten (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    15. Part I: Recitative: Er sprach (Evangelist) - Gehet hin di die Stadt (Jesus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Matthew Rose, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    16. Part I: Recitative: Und sie wurden sehr betrubt und huben an (Evangelist)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    17. Part I: Herr, bin ich's? (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    18. Part I: Chorale: Ich bin's, ich sollte bussen (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    19. Part I: Recitative: Er antwortete und sprach (Evangelist, Jesus, Judas)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Matthew Rose, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    20. Part I: Recitative: Wiewohl mein Herz in Tranen schwimmt (Soprano)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Elizabeth Watts, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    21. Part I: Aria: Ich will dir mein Herze schenken (Soprano)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Elizabeth Watts, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    22. Part I: Recitative: Und da sie den Lobgesang gesprochen hatten (Evangelist, Jesus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Matthew Rose, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    23. Part I: Chorale: Erkenne mich, mein Huter (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    24. Part I: Recitative: Petrus aber antwortete (Evangelist, Jesus, Petrus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Matthew Rose, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    25. Part I: Es dient zu meinen Freuden (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    26. Part I: Recitative: Da kam Jesus mit ihnen zu einem Hofe (Evangelist, Jesus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Matthew Rose, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    27. Part I: Recitative and Chorale: O Schmerz, hier zittert das gequalte Herz (Tenor, Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Thomas Hobbs, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    28. Part I: Aria and Chorus: Ich will bei meinem Jesu wachen (Tenor, Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Thomas Hobbs, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    29. Part I: Recitative: Und ging hin ein wenig (Evangelist, Jesus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Matthew Rose, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    30. Part I: Recitative: Der Heiland fallt vor seinem Vater nieder (Bass)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Christopher Maltman, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    31. Part I: Aria: Gerne will ich mich bequemen (Bass)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Christopher Maltman, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    32. Part I: Recitative: Und er kam zu seinen Jungern (Evangelist, Jesus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Matthew Rose, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    33. Part I: Chorale: Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh allzeit (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    34. Part I: Recitative: Und er kam und fand sie aber schlafend (Evangelist, Jesus, Judas)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Matthew Rose, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    35. Part I: Aria and Chorus: So ist mein Jesus nun gefangen (Alto, Soprano, Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Sarah Connolly, Elizabeth Watts, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    36. Part I: Sind Blitze, sind Donner in Wolken verschwunden? (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    37. Part I: Recitative: Und siehe, einer aus denen (Evangelist, Jesus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Matthew Rose, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    38. Part I: Jesum lass ich nicht von mir (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    39. Part II: Aria and Chorus: Ach! Nun ist mein Jesus hin (Alto, Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Sarah Connolly, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    40. Part II: Recitative: Die aber Jesum gegriffen hatten (Evangelist)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    41. Part II: Chorale: Mir hat die Welt truglich gericht' (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    42. Part II: Recitative: Und wiewohl viel falsche Zeugen herzutraten (Evangelist, 2 Testes, Pontifex)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    43. Part II: Recitative: Mein Jesus schweigt zu falschen Lugen stille (Tenor)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Thomas Hobbs, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    44. Part II: Aria: Geduld! Geduld! (Tenor)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Thomas Hobbs, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    45. Part II: Recitative and Chorus: Und der Hohepriester antwortete (Evangelist, Jesus, Pontifex)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Matthew Rose, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    46. Part II: Er ist des Todes schuldig! (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    47. Part II: Recitative: Da spieten sie aus in sein Angesicht und schlugen ihn mit Fausten (Evangelist)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    48. Part II: Weissage uns, Christe, wer its's, der dich schlug? (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    49. Part II: Chorale: Wer hat dich so geschlagen (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    50. Part II: Recitative: Petrus aber sass draussen im Palast (Evangelist, 2 Servants, Petrus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    51. Part II: Wahrlich, du bist auch einer von denen (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    52. Part II: Recitative: Da hub er an, sich zu verfluchen (Evangelist, Petrus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    53. Part II: Aria: Erbarme dich, mein Gott (Alto)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Sarah Connolly, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    54. Part II: Chorale: Bin ich gleich von dir gewichen (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    55. Part II: Recitative: Des Morgens aber hielten alle Hohepreister (Evangelist, Judas)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    56. Part II: Was gehet uns das an? Da siehe du zu! (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    57. Part II: Recitative: Und er warf die Silberlinge in den Tempel, hub sich davon (Evangelist, 2 Pontifices)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    58. Part II: Aria: Gebt mir meinen Jesum wieder (Bass)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Christopher Maltman, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    59. Part II: Recitative: Sie hielten aber einen Rat (Evangelist, Pilatus, Jesus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Ashley Riches, Matthew Rose, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    60. Part II: Chorale: Befiehl du deine Wege (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    61. Part II: Recitative and Chorus: Auf das Fest aber hatte der Landpfleger (Evangelist, Pilatus, Uxor Pilati, Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Ashley Riches, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    62. Part II: Lass ihn kreuzigen! (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    63. Part II: Chorale: Wie wunderbarlich ist doch diese Strafe (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    64. Part II: Recitative: Der Landpfleger sagte (Evangelist, Pilatus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Matthew Rose, Ashley Riches, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    65. Part II: Recitative: Er hat uns allen wohlgetan (Soprano)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Elizabeth Watts, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    66. Part II: Aria: Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben (Soprano)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Elizabeth Watts, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    67. Part II: Recitative: Sie schrieen aber noch mehr (Evangelist)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    68. Part II: Lass ihn kreuzigen! (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    69. Part II: Recitative: Da aber Pilatus sahe, dass er nichts schaffete (Evangelist, Pilatus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Ashley Riches, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    70. Part II: Sein Blut komme uber uns und unstre Kinder (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    71. Part II: Recitative: Da gab er ihnen Barrabam los (Evangelist)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    72. Part II: Recitative: Erbarm es Gott (Alto)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Sarah Connolly, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    73. Part II: Aria: Konnen Tranen meiner Wangen (Alto)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Sarah Connolly, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    74. Part II: Recitative: Da nahmen die Kriegsknechte (Evangelist)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    75. Part II: Gegrusset seist du, Judenkonig! (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    76. Part II: Recitative: Und speieten ihn an und nahmen das Rohr und schlugen (Evangelist)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    77. Part II: Chorale: O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    78. Part II: Recitative: Und da sie ihn verspottet hatten (Evangelist)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    79. Part II: Recitative: Ja! freilich will in uns das Fleisch und Blut (Bass)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Christopher Maltman, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    80. Part II: Aria: Komm, susses Kreuz (Bass)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Christopher Maltman, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    81. Part II: Recitative: Und da sie an die Statte kamen (Evangelist)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    82. Part II: Der du den Tempel Gottes zerbrichst und bauest ihn in dreien Tagen (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    83. Part II: Recitative: Desgleichen auch die Hohenpriester spotteten sein samt (Evangelist)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    84. Part II: Andern hat er geholfen und kann sich selber nicht helfen (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    85. Part II: Recitative: Desgleichen schmaheten ihn auch die Morder (Evangelist)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    86. Part II: Recitative: Ach Golgatha, unsel'ges Golgatha (Alto)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Sarah Connolly, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    87. Part II: Aria and Chorus: Sehet, Jesus hat die Hand (Alto, Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Sarah Connolly, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    88. Part II: Recitative: Und von der sechsten Stunde (Evangelist, Jesus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Matthew Rose, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    89. Part II: Der rufet den Elias (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    90. Part II: Recitative: Und bald lief einer unter ihnen, nahm einen Schwamm (Evangelist)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    91. Part II: Halt! lass sehen, ob Elias komme und ihm helfe? (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    92. Part II: Recitative: Aber Jesus schriee abermal laut und verschied (Evangelist)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    93. Part II: Chorale: Wenn ich einmal soll scheiden (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    94. Part II: Recitative: Und siehe da, der Vorhang im Tempel zerriss (Evangelist)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    95. Part II: Wahrlich, dieser ist Gottes Sohn gewesen (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    96. Part II: Recitative: Und es waren viel Weiber (Evangelist)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    97. Part II: Recitative: Am Abend, da es kuhle war (Bass)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Christopher Maltman, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    98. Part II: Aria: Mache dich, mein Herze, rein (Bass)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Christopher Maltman, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    99. Part II: Recitative: Und Joseph nahm den Leib (Evangelist)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    100. Part II: Herr, wir haben gedacht, dass dieser Verfuhrere sprach (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    101. Part II: Recitative: Pilatus sprach zu ihnen (Evangelist, Pilatus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Ashley Riches, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    102. Part II: Recitative: Nun ist der Herr zur Ruh gebracht (All)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: James Gilchrist, Matthew Rose, Ashley Riches, Elizabeth Watts, Sarah Connolly, Thomas Hobbs, Christopher Maltman, Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr

    103. Part II: Chorale: Wir setzen uns mit Tranen nieder (Chorus)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music Choir, Academy of Ancient Music

      Performer: Richard Egarr

      Conductor: Richard Egarr


Since 1727, J.S. Bach's "Great Passion" has gripped the hearts and uplifted the minds of audiences all over the globe. Nearly three centuries after its premiere, the work has lost none of its power to evoke feelings of compassion for all those who suffer. Its mix of urgent storytelling, meditative arias, and mighty choruses sets St Matthew's account of Christ's betrayal, trial, and execution eloquently and emotionally.

Over the past 40 years, the AAM has made over 300 recordings of Baroque and Classical music, winning Brit and Gramophone Awards along the way. Remarkably, this is their first recording of the St. Matthew Passion. With a superlative cast including James Gilchrist, Sarah Connolly, Thomas Hobbs, Elizabeth Watts, Christopher Maltman, and Matthew Rose, and directed by Richard Egarr, this is a landmark project.