J.S. Bach
Johannes-Passion
The Two Faces of a Masterpiece
Bach revised his St John Passion on a regular basis: for 26 years he returned to it again and again, from 1724 until his death. The version recorded here—now the one most commonly performed—was prepared by the Thomaskantor one year before he died.
The 1725 version, fully reconstructed and of equally exceptional musical stature, is available as a bonus download in HD quality. Placing the two versions side by side offers a deeper understanding of this incomparable Passion.
From the harmonia mundi announcement text
Awards:
Le Choix de France Musique, März 2016
Radio Stephansdom (CD-Empfehlung), März 2016
BR Klassik (CD-Tipp), März 2016
International Classical Music Awards, Januar 2017
Released on
harmonia mundi, 2016