St. Matthew Passion

~ Release by J.S. Bach; The Bach Choir, Sir David Willcocks (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

▶12" Vinyl 1: D139D 1 - Part I
▶12" Vinyl 2: D139D 2 - Part I (conclusion), Part II (beginning)
▶12" Vinyl 3: D139D 3 - Part II (continued)
▼12" Vinyl 4: D139D 4 - Part II (conclusion)
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1St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Recitative: And after they had mocked at him
engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
solo tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Robert Tear (tenor) (in 1978-09)
orchestra:
The Thames Chamber Orchestra (in 1978-09)
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (in 1978-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Ltd. (for copyrights use only!) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1978-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LV. "Und da sie ihn verspottet hatten" (Evangelista) (in 1978-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach1:28
2St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Recitative: In truth, to bear the cross
engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
solo baritone vocals:
Stephen Roberts (UK bass-baritone) (in 1978-09)
orchestra:
The Thames Chamber Orchestra (in 1978-09)
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (in 1978-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Ltd. (for copyrights use only!) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1978-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LVI. Recitativo (Basso) "Ja freilich will in uns das Fleisch und Blut" (in 1978-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach0:42
3St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Bass Aria: Come, healing cross
engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
solo viola da gamba:
Adam Skeaping (in 1978-09)
solo baritone vocals:
Stephen Roberts (UK bass-baritone) (in 1978-09)
orchestra:
The Thames Chamber Orchestra (in 1978-09)
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (in 1978-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Ltd. (for copyrights use only!) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1978-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LVII. Aria (Basso) "Komm, süßes Kreuz, so will ich sagen" (in 1978-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach7:09
4St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Recitative with Chorus: And when they came unto the place that is called Golgotha
engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
choir vocals:
The Bach Choir (in 1978-09)
solo tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Robert Tear (tenor) (in 1978-09)
orchestra:
The Thames Chamber Orchestra (in 1978-09)
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (in 1978-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Ltd. (for copyrights use only!) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1978-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LVIIIa. "Und da sie and die Stätte kamen" (Evangelista) (in 1978-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LVIIIa. "Und da sie an die Stätte kamen" - LVIIIb. Cori "Der du den Tempel Gottes zerbrichst" - LVIIIc. "Desgleichen auch die Hohenpriester" - LVIIId. Cori "Andern hat er geholfen" - LVIIIe. "Desgleichen [...]"
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LVIIIb. "Der du den Tempel Gottes zerbrichst" (Chori) (in 1978-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LVIIIa. "Und da sie an die Stätte kamen" - LVIIIb. Cori "Der du den Tempel Gottes zerbrichst" - LVIIIc. "Desgleichen auch die Hohenpriester" - LVIIId. Cori "Andern hat er geholfen" - LVIIIe. "Desgleichen [...]"
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LVIIIc. "Desgleichen auch die Hohenpriester" (Evangelista) (in 1978-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LVIIIa. "Und da sie an die Stätte kamen" - LVIIIb. Cori "Der du den Tempel Gottes zerbrichst" - LVIIIc. "Desgleichen auch die Hohenpriester" - LVIIId. Cori "Andern hat er geholfen" - LVIIIe. "Desgleichen [...]"
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LVIIId. "Andern hat er geholfen" (Chori) (in 1978-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LVIIIa. "Und da sie an die Stätte kamen" - LVIIIb. Cori "Der du den Tempel Gottes zerbrichst" - LVIIIc. "Desgleichen auch die Hohenpriester" - LVIIId. Cori "Andern hat er geholfen" - LVIIIe. "Desgleichen [...]"
Johann Sebastian Bach3:52
5St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Recitative: The same was cast in His teeth by the robbers
engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
solo tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Robert Tear (tenor) (in 1978-09)
orchestra:
The Thames Chamber Orchestra (in 1978-09)
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (in 1978-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Ltd. (for copyrights use only!) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1978-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LVIIIe. "Desgleichen schmäheten ihn auch die Mörder" (Evangelista) (in 1978-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LVIIIa. "Und da sie an die Stätte kamen" - LVIIIb. Cori "Der du den Tempel Gottes zerbrichst" - LVIIIc. "Desgleichen auch die Hohenpriester" - LVIIId. Cori "Andern hat er geholfen" - LVIIIe. "Desgleichen [...]"
Johann Sebastian Bach0:16
6St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Recitative: Ah Golgotha! Unhappy Golgotha!
engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
solo cor anglais [cor anglais I]:
Michael Dobson (oboist) (in 1978-09)
solo cor anglais [cor anglais II]:
Lorraine Wood (oboist) (in 1978-09)
solo contralto vocals:
Alfreda Hodgson (contralto) (in 1978-09)
orchestra:
The Thames Chamber Orchestra (in 1978-09)
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (in 1978-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Ltd. (for copyrights use only!) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1978-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LIX. Recitativo (Alto) "Ach Golgotha" (in 1978-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach1:47
7St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Contralto Aria with Chorus: See ye! See the Saviour's outstretched hands!
engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
solo cor anglais [cor anglais I]:
Michael Dobson (oboist) (in 1978-09)
solo cor anglais [cor anglais II]:
Lorraine Wood (oboist) (in 1978-09)
choir vocals:
The Bach Choir (in 1978-09)
solo contralto vocals:
Alfreda Hodgson (contralto) (in 1978-09)
orchestra:
The Thames Chamber Orchestra (in 1978-09)
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (in 1978-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Ltd. (for copyrights use only!) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1978-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LX. Aria (Alto) "Sehet, Jesus hat die Hand", Coro "Wohin?" (in 1978-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach3:49
8St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Recitative with Chorus: Now from the sixth hour
engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
choir vocals:
The Bach Choir (in 1978-09)
solo bass-baritone vocals [Christus]:
John Shirley‐Quirk (operatic bass / baritone) (in 1978-09)
solo tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Robert Tear (tenor) (in 1978-09)
orchestra:
The Thames Chamber Orchestra (in 1978-09)
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (in 1978-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Ltd. (for copyrights use only!) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1978-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LXIa. "Und von der sechsten Stunde an" (Evangelista, Jesus) - LXIb. Coro "Der rufet dem Elias" - LXIc. "Und bald lief einer unter ihnen" (Evangelista) - LXId. Coro "Halt! Lass sehen" - LXIe. "Aber Jesus schriee abermal" (in 1978-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach2:47
9St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Chorale: Be near me Lord, when dying
engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
choir vocals:
The Bach Choir (in 1978-09)
orchestra:
The Thames Chamber Orchestra (in 1978-09)
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (in 1978-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Ltd. (for copyrights use only!) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1978-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LXII. Choral "Wenn ich einmal soll scheiden" (in 1978-09)
lyricist:
Paul Gerhardt (17th century hymn writer)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 164)
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach1:45
10St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Recitative with Chorus: And then, behold, the veil of the temple was rent
engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
choir vocals:
The Bach Choir (in 1978-09)
solo tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Robert Tear (tenor) (in 1978-09)
orchestra:
The Thames Chamber Orchestra (in 1978-09)
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (in 1978-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Ltd. (for copyrights use only!) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1978-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LXIIIa. "Und siehe da, der Vorhang im Tempel zerriss" (Evangelista) - LXIIIb. Cori "Wahrlich, dieser ist Gottes Sohn gewesen" - LXIIIc. "Und es waren viel Weiber da" (Evangelista) (in 1978-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach3:06
11St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Recitative: At evening, hour of calm and peace
engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
solo baritone vocals:
Stephen Roberts (UK bass-baritone) (in 1978-09)
orchestra:
The Thames Chamber Orchestra (in 1978-09)
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (in 1978-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Ltd. (for copyrights use only!) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1978-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LXIV. Recitativo (Basso) "Am Abend, da es kühle war" (in 1978-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach2:32
12St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Bass Aria: Make thee clean, my heart, from sin
engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
solo baritone vocals:
Stephen Roberts (UK bass-baritone) (in 1978-09)
orchestra:
The Thames Chamber Orchestra (in 1978-09)
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (in 1978-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Ltd. (for copyrights use only!) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1978-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LXV. Aria (Basso) "Mache dich, mein Herze, rein" (in 1978-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach6:48
13St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Recitative with Chorus: And Joseph took the body
engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
choir vocals:
The Bach Choir (in 1978-09)
solo baritone vocals [Pilate]:
Paul Hillier (conductor, music director and baritone, specializes in early music and contemporary art music) (in 1978-09)
solo tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Robert Tear (tenor) (in 1978-09)
orchestra:
The Thames Chamber Orchestra (in 1978-09)
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (in 1978-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Ltd. (for copyrights use only!) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1978-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LXVIa. "Und Joseph nahm den Leib" (Evangelista) - LXVIb. Cori "Herr, wir haben gedacht" - LXVIc. "Pilatus sprach zu ihnen" (Evangelista, Pilatus) (in 1978-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach2:51
14St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Recitative with Chorus: And now the Lord to rest is laid
engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
choir vocals:
The Bach Choir (in 1978-09)
solo baritone vocals:
Stephen Roberts (UK bass-baritone) (in 1978-09)
solo contralto vocals:
Alfreda Hodgson (contralto) (in 1978-09)
solo soprano vocals:
Felicity Lott (soprano) (in 1978-09)
solo tenor vocals:
Neil Jenkins (tenor) (in 1978-09)
orchestra:
The Thames Chamber Orchestra (in 1978-09)
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (in 1978-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Ltd. (for copyrights use only!) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1978-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LXVII. Recitativo (Soprano, Alto, Tenore, Basso) "Nun ist der Herr zur Ruh gebracht" - Coro "Mein Jesu, gute Nacht" (in 1978-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach2:18
15St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Chorus: In tears of grief, dear Lord, we leave thee
engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
choir vocals:
The Bach Choir (in 1978-09)
orchestra:
The Thames Chamber Orchestra (in 1978-09)
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (in 1978-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Ltd. (for copyrights use only!) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1978-09)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LXVIII. Coro "Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder" (in 1978-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach7:10

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liner notes:Stanley Webb
David Willcocks (in 1978-12)