Easter at King's: Bach's St John Passion
From King's College, Cambridge, Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents Bach's St John Passion, with Stephen Cleobory conducting the Academy of Ancient Music and King's College Choird.
Bach's St John Passion from King's College, Cambridge. Recorded on Saturday
Presented by Sara Mohr-Pietsch
Ben Johnson, Evangelist
Christopher Purves, Christus
Mary Bevan, soprano
Robin Blaze, countertenor
Ed Lyon, tenor
Ashley Riches, bass
King's College Choir
Academy of Ancient Music
Stephen Cleobury, conductor
While the St Matthew Passion is widely admired for what might be called its epic proportions, the John, in contrast, presents the dramatic narrative with a more concentrated sense of urgency. Many of the arias are, nevertheless, deeply reflective and expressive, none more so than Es ist vollbracht!, in which the countertenor and the viola da gamba weave their melodies together in the most beguiling way.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
St John Passion (Part 1)
Singer: Christopher Purves. Choir: Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. Orchestra: Academy of Ancient Music. Singer: Ed Lyon. Singer: Robin Blaze. Singer: Mary Bevan. Singer: Ashley Riches. Singer: Ben Johnson. Conductor: Stephen Cleobury. -
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Johann Sebastian Bach
St John Passion (Part 2)
Singer: Christopher Purves. Choir: Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. Orchestra: Academy of Ancient Music. Singer: Ed Lyon. Singer: Robin Blaze. Singer: Mary Bevan. Singer: Ashley Riches. Singer: Ben Johnson. Conductor: Stephen Cleobury.
Broadcast
- Tue 7 Apr 2015 19:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3