Rudolf Mauersberger - J.S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion (1970) [2021 3xSACD]

Reproduce the monumental masterpiece recorded in 1970 by the former East Germany with the highest sound quality ever.
Newly reprinted from ETERNA's original analog tape in his home country on the 50th anniversary of Rudolf Mauersberger's death.

A one-of-a-kind masterpiece of Matthew, with a magnificent scale, a calm atmosphere, and a steady progression of music, filled with compelling human voices. In 1970, two prestigious East German choirs led by the Mauelsberger brothers were arranged with the Dresden Holy Cross Choir on the left and the Leipzig St. Thomas Church Choir on the right, together with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra in Dresden and Luca. "Matthew" recorded in analog stereo at the church captures the timbre of smoked silver cultivated in the long tradition since Bach's era and the humble performance attitude devoted to the work under the best conditions. have become. The warmth and rich emotions of the chorale sound are hard to hear today, and as the work progresses, the color of sorrow deepens, and the scene of the story of suffering is wonderfully depicted. The singers are also solidified by the East German forces, and among them, Schreier and Adam, who are from the Dresden Holy Cross Choir, are singing through the top, showing the dramatic tension in their neat and beautiful voices.
Isn't this performance an "orthodox" Matthew recognized by many listeners? As a recording challenged by the best members of the former East Germany at that time, it became a masterpiece representing ETERNA. It has been reprinted several times, but the appearance of a high-quality sound board with renewed sound quality is noteworthy. The recording is also by the famous engineer Struben, and the breathing of the chorus, the atmosphere and presence of the recording location are outstanding. Schreier, who was 35 years old at the time of recording, is the highlight of the soloist. He has been in charge of Evangelist in many recordings, but this board is said to be the best among them. In addition, the skillfulness of the chorus and its high level are unique to the former East Germany, and it is also a feature that there are many things to listen to. In addition, my brother Rudolph died the year after this recording, so it was a comprehensive recording for the Mauersberger brothers.

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Tracks:

J.S. Bach: St Matthew Passion, BWV 244


Personnel:

Peter Schreier, tenor
Theo Adam, baritone
Siegfried Vogel, bass
Adele Stolte, soprano
Annelies Burmeister, alto
Hans-Joachim Rotzsch, tenor
Günther Leib, bass
Thomanerchor Leipzig
​Dresdner Kreuzchor
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Conductor: Rudolf Mauersberger

Recorded:
January 22 - February 4, 1970, Lukaskirche, Dresden