The Bach Choir Of Bethlehem, Greg Funfgeld - J.S. Bach: St. John Passion (2012) Hi-Res
Artist: The Bach Choir Of Bethlehem, Greg Funfgeld
Title: J.S. Bach: St. John Passion
Year Of Release: 2012
Label: Analekta
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks) 24bit-88.2kHz
Total Time: 01:49:34
Total Size: 1.9 Gb
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist: Title: J.S. Bach: St. John Passion
Year Of Release: 2012
Label: Analekta
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks) 24bit-88.2kHz
Total Time: 01:49:34
Total Size: 1.9 Gb
WebSite: Album Preview
CD 1
1. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 1 - No. 1. Chorus: Herr, unser Herrscher 08:36
2. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 1 - No. 2 Recitative (Evangelist, Jesus) and Chorus: a) Jesus ging mit seinen Jüngern b) Jesum von Nazareth c) Jesus spricht zu ihnen d) Jesum von Nazareth e) Jesus an 02:30
3. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 1 - No. 3. Chorale: O grosse Lieb 00:52
4. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 1 - No. 4. Recitative: Auf dass das Worte erfüllet 01:12
5. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 1 - No. 5. Chorale: Dein Will gescheh 00:52
6. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 1 - No. 6. Recitative: Die Schar aber 00:50
7. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 1 - No. 7. Aria (Alto): Von den Stricken meiner Sünden 04:36
8. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 1 - No. 8. Recitative: Simon Petrus aber folgete Jesu nach 00:15
9. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 1 - No. 9. Aria (Soprano): Ich folge dir gleichfalls 03:42
10. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 1 - No. 10 Recitative (Evangelist, Maid, Peter, Jesus, Servant): Derselbige Jünger war dem Hohenpriester bekannt 03:13
11. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 1 - No. 11. Chorale: Wer hat dich so geschlagen 01:38
12. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 1 - No. 12 Recitative and Chorus: a) Und Hannas sandte ihn gebunden b) Bist du nicht seiner Jünger einer? c) Er leugnete aber und sprach 02:13
13. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 1 - No. 13. Aria (Tenor): Ach, mein Sinn 02:41
14. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 1 - No. 14. Chorale: Petrus, der nicht denkt zurück 01:07
15. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 15. Chorale: Christus, der uns selig macht 00:54
16. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 16 Recitative and Chorus: a) Da führeten sie Jesum von Kaipha b) Wäre dieser nicht ein Übeltäter c) Da sprach Pilatus zu ihnen d) Wir dürfen niemand töten 04:20
17. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 17. Chorale: Ach, grosser König 01:35
18. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 18. Recitative and Chorus: a) Da sprach Pilatus zu ihm b) Nicht diesen, sondern Barrabam! c) Barrabas aber war ein Mörder 01:58
19. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 19. Arioso (Bass): Betrachte, meine Seel
02:06
20. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 20. Aria (Tenor): Erwäge, wie sein blutgefärbter Rücken 07:57
21. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 21. Recitative and Chorus: a) Und die Kriegsknechte flochten eine Krone b) Sei gegrüsset, lieber Judenkönig! c) Und gaben ihm Backenstreiche 05:43
22. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 22. Chorale: Durch dein Gefängnis, Gottes Sohn 0:55
23. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 23. Recitative and Chorus: : a) Die Juden aber schrieen und sprachen b) Lässest du diesen los c) Da Pilatus das Wort hörete d) Weg, weg mit dem, kreuzige ihn! 04:09
CD 2
1. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 24. Aria (Bass) with Chorus: Eilt, ihr angefochtenen Seelen; Wohin? 03:54
2. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 25. Recitative and Chorus: a) Allda kreuzigten sie ihn b) Schreibe nicht: der Juden König c) Pilatus antwortet 02:09
3. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 26. Chorale: In meines Herzens Grunde: a) Die Kriegsknechte aber b) Lasset uns den nicht zerteilen c) Auf dass erfüllet würde die Schrift 01:01
4. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 27. Recitative (Evangelist, Jesus) and Chorus: a) Die Kriegsknechte aber b) Lasset uns den nicht zerteilen c) Auf dass erfüllet würde die Schrift 03:50
5. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 28. Chorale: Er nahm alles wohl in acht 01:03
6. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 29. Recitative: Und von Stund an 01:29
7. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 30. Aria (Alto): Es ist vollbracht! 05:21
8. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 31. Recitative: Und neiget das Haupt 00:29
9. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 32. Aria (Bass) and Chorale: Mein teurer Heiland: Jesu, der du warest tot 04:43
10. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 33. Recitative: Und siehe da, der Vorhang 00:26
11. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 34. Arioso (Tenor): Mein Herz, indem die ganze Welt 00:57
12. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 35. Aria (Soprano): Zerfliesse, mein Herze 06:18
13. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 36. Recitative: Die Juden aber 02:17
14. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 37. Chorale: O hilf, Christe, Gottes Sohn 00:55
15. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 38. Recitative: Darnach bat Pilatum Joseph von Arimathia 02:12
16. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 39. Chorus: Ruht wohl, ihr heiligen Gebeine 06:41
17. St. John Passion, BWV 245: Part 2 - No. 40. Chorale: Ach Herr, lass dein lieb Engelein 01:54
Performers:
The Bach Choir of Bethlehem
The Bach Vestival Orchestra
Greg Funfgeld
The Bethlehem (PA) Choral Union gave the first complete American performance of J.S. Bach's Saint John Passion in 1888. That group was the immediate predecessor of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, which sings in this 2011 performance of the 1724 version of the passion led by Greg Funfgeld, who has led the group since 1983. The highlights of the performance include the singing of some of the soloists. Tenor Charles Daniels is an impassioned, dramatic Evangelist and he sings with resonance and clarity. Also impressive are soprano Julia Doyle and baritone David Newman as Pilate. Benjamin Butterfield makes it through the tenor arias, but not without sounding strained. The choir sings with a full, rounded tone. The performance philosophy favors a large choral sound; listeners' reaction to its size will probably be determined by whether they prefer the more traditional big Bach sound, or the leaner, more intimate sound favored by performers more influenced by the early music movement. The same might be said for the orchestral sound. The orchestra is not especially large, but its use of modern wind instruments makes for a blander, less colorful sound than that of groups that use period instruments. The continuo is relatively monochromatic and inimaginative, considering the latitude given performers in its realization. Funfgeld provides strong leadership but doesn't generate the kind of excitement and momentum that characterize the most exciting performances. Analekta's sound is clean, clear, with good resonance and balance.