Description

Johann Sebastian Bach – St John Passion (Selection) György Lehel · White Label

UPC: HRC 094

Product Details

Label: Hungaroton Classic – HRC 094 (White Label series)
Format: CD, Digitally Remastered, ADD
Country: Hungary
Release Year: 1988 (recorded)
Genre: Classical / Sacred / Baroque
Language: German
Liner Notes: In English
Total Running Time: 66:45

Overview

This White Label edition from Hungaroton presents a moving selection from Johann Sebastian Bach’s St John Passion, expertly conducted by György Lehel. This digitally remastered 1988 recording features some of Hungary’s finest soloists and ensembles in a deeply expressive interpretation of one of Bach's most intense sacred masterpieces. The selection includes major arias, choruses, and chorales, offering listeners a condensed yet powerful experience of the Passion story.

Product Features

Selected highlights from Bach’s St John Passion, BWV 245
Iconic arias including “Es ist vollbracht” (Alto), “Ach, mein Sinn” (Tenor)
Evocative choruses and poignant chorales
Performed by top Hungarian soloists and orchestras
German-language performance with English booklet notes
Digitally remastered for high audio fidelity

Track Highlights

Choruses:

“Herr, unser Herrscher” (No. 1)
“Sei gegrüßet, lieber Jüdenkönig” (No. 17)
“Eilt, ihr angefochtnen Seelen” (No. 48)
“Ruht wohl, ihr heiligen Gebeine” (No. 67)

Soprano Arias:

“Ich folge dir gleichfalls” (No. 13)
“Zerfließe, mein Herze” (No. 63)

Alto Arias:

“Von den Stricken meiner Sünden” (No. 11)
“Es ist vollbracht” (No. 58)

Tenor Arias:

“Ach, mein Sinn” (No. 19)
“Erwäge, wie sein blutgefärbter Rücken” (No. 62)

Bass Arias:

“Eilt, ihr angefochtnen Seelen” (No. 48)
“Mein teurer Heiland” (No. 60)

Chorales:

A selection of liturgical chorales woven throughout

Cast and Performers

Evangelist (Tenor): József Réti
Jesus (Baritone): György Melis
Soprano: Magda Kalmár
Contralto: Júlia Hamari
Bass: Bruce Abel
Petrus (Bass): Kolos Kováts
Servant (Tenor): Attila Fülöp
Chorus: Chamber Chorus of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music
Orchestra: Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra
Conductor: György Lehel

Publishers

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Label: Hungaroton Classic
Series: White Label
Catalog Number: HRC 094
Recording Date: 1988

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