Richter/Bach: Matthaus-Passion

UPC: 044007341490

Studio: Deutsche Grammophon

Summary: Johann Sebastian Bach based his 1727 Matth?us-Passion (or St. Matthew's Passion on the Gospel of St. Matthew 26-27, and thus intended it to relay, musically, the intensity, anguish, and ultimate glory of Christ's final days on earth, from the last supper through the crucifixion and resurrection. The work alternates between symphonic overtures, arias and ensemble vocals, and is thus meant to be performed by an orchestra, soloists and a chorale, respectively. The home release Matth?us-Passion has the late maestro Karl Richter leading the Munchener Bach-Orchester and Choir in one of the definitive performances of this work, from 1971. Assigned soloists include: bass Ernst Gerold Schramm as Jesus; Peter Schreier as The Evangelist, and bass Siegmund Nimsgern in a quadruple role as Judas, Peter, Caiaphas and Pilate. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Category: Musical

Richter/Bach: Matthaus-Passion

Format: DVD

Release Date: 04/11/2006

Audio: 2 PCM stereo, DTS Digital Theater Systems

Runtime: 197 Minutes

Sides: 2

Number of Discs: 2

Language(s) English

Subtitles: German,English,French,Spanish

Region: Universal Compatability

Cast and Crew: Peter Schreier  Actor