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Easter: A Seasonal Journey. Bach's St Matthew Passion

Mark Forrest introduces a recent specially recorded performance of Bach's St Matthew Passion for Good Friday, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle and featuring a stellar cast.

Mark Forrest introduces a recent specially recorded performance of Bach's St Matthew Passion for Good Friday, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle and featuring a stellar cast.

Johann Sebastian Bach
St Matthew Passion, BWV. 244
Mark Padmore (tenor, Evangelist)
Georg Nigl (baritone, Jesus)
Camilla Tilling (soprano)
Magdalena Ko啪en谩 (mezzo-soprano)
Andrew Staples (tenor)
Roderick Williams (baritone)
Augsburg Cathedral Boys' Choir
Bavarian Radio Chorus
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Sir Simon Rattle (conductor)

3 hours

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Fri 18 Apr 2025 13:00
蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    St Matthew Passion, BWV 244 (part 1)

    Orchestra: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. Singer: Georg Nigl. Singer: Roderick Williams. Singer: Andrew Staples. Singer: Magdalena Ko啪en谩. Singer: Camilla Tilling. Singer: Mark Padmore. Choir: Augsburg Cathedral Boys' Choir. Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle.

  • Dieterich Buxtehude

    Chorale-Prelude 'Mensch, willst du leben seliglich', BuxWV 206

    Performer: Bine Bryndorf.
    • Buxtehude: Complete works for organ vol.2: Bryndorf.
    • Dacapo.
    • 5.

Broadcast

  • Fri 18 Apr 2025 13:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3