Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Markus-Passion (St. Mark Passion) — World Premiere Recording | Music CD

Product Information

• UPC: 4006408601326
• Product Type: Music CD
• Format: Digital Audio Disc (DDD)
• Duration: Approximate total length (not specified, typical length around 60-70 minutes)
• Label: Capriccio
• Catalog Number: 60 132
• Release Year: 2007
• Made In: Germany
• Recording: Live concert recording (Deutschlandradio Kultur)
• Language: German (with full libretto and translation included in booklet)

Overview

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach’s Markus-Passion (St. Mark Passion), composed in 1786, is presented here in its world premiere recording from the Archiv der Sing-Akademie zu Berlin. This significant historical sacred work, newly rediscovered and performed, features the powerful narrative of the Passion of Christ according to the Gospel of Mark. The live concert recording captures the profound spiritual and musical depth of this classical masterpiece, performed by the Europa Chor Akademie and MendelssohnSymphonia under the direction of Joshard Daus.

The recording includes all vocal parts, soloists, and orchestral forces, with complete German libretto and translation provided in the accompanying booklet. This rare release offers listeners a unique opportunity to experience an important sacred work in authentic performance.

Product Features

• Performers:

  Ensembles: Europa Chor Akademie, MendelssohnSymphonia
  • Soprano Solo: Claudia Barainsky
  • Alto Solo: Maria Soulis
  • Bass Solo, roles of Second False Witness, High Priest, and a Jew: Bart Driessen
  • Evangelist: Thomas Dewald
  • Jesus: Ulf Bästlein
  • Petrus, First False Witness, Pilate: Daniel Sans
  • Judas: Simon Berg
  • Maid: Stefanie Dasch
• Conductor: Joshard Daus
• Recording Type: Live concert recording by Deutschlandradio Kultur
• Inclusion: Full libretto with translation in booklet
• Label: Capriccio (DDD digital recording)

Interesting Facts

• Rediscovered Masterpiece: This Markus-Passion is one of the lesser-known passions of C.P.E. Bach, recently unearthed from the archives of the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin, offering fresh insights into 18th-century sacred music beyond his famous father, J.S. Bach.
• Historical Performance Practice: The recording employs historically informed performance practices that reflect the stylistic nuances of the late Baroque to early Classical period.
• Vocal and Dramatic Excellence: Soloists are acclaimed for their expressive interpretation, making the Passion's narrative come alive with clarity and emotional depth.
• Broadcast Collaboration: Produced in collaboration with Deutschlandradio Kultur, a leading German cultural radio station, ensuring high-quality sound and production values.
• Bilingual Libretto: The inclusion of all sung texts and their translations facilitates deeper understanding for non-German-speaking audiences.

Publishers

Published by Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany. Distributed by Capriccio label, catalog number 60 132.

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