Christopher Jackson - Mendelssohn,Bach:Matthaus Passion - Import 2 CD

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Christopher Jackson

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The amazing sound of a masterpiece arranged in the 19th century style by Mendelssohn In 1829, nearly 80 years after Bach's death, the revival of the "Matthew Passion" in Berlin, where many people who were interested in the music of the past had gathered, was a great opportunity to open people's eyes to the true value of the great master of old, who was known only to a few music lovers at the time. It was the young Felix Mendelssohn who not only conducted the performance but also prepared the score, omitting some of the pieces to make it more accessible to listeners of the time, and replacing parts for instruments no longer in use with clarinets, flutes, pianos, and other instruments. In 1841, Mendelssohn released a revised version of the score, which greatly contributed to the acceptance of Bach by the Romantics. The Bethlehem Bach Choir, which claims to be the oldest Bach choir in the United States, has released a new recording of Mendelssohn's version of the "Matthew Passion" based on the latest edition published by Bärenreiter in 2023.The orchestra, while using modern instruments, reproduces the early Romantic style well based on historical techniques, and the clear interpretation never loses its transparency amidst the sometimes heavy sound. The chorus, which plays the role of the crowd denouncing Jesus the Messiah while at the same time representing the voices of the congregation, is also very ambitious and very enjoyable to listen to. This is an interesting version of Bach that should not be missed when reinterpreting his music. (Naxos Japan) Includes Bach: Matthew Passion (Felix Mendelssohn Revival) CD 1 Part 1 CD 2] Part 2 Total playing time: 125 min. Performer Evangelical historian... Dan Corkwell (Tenor) Jesus... William Sharp(Baritone) Clara Rottsorg (Soprano) Lucien Brackett, mezzo-soprano Eisea Bell(Tenor) Enrico Lagasca (Bass) Bethlehem Bach Choir Bach Festival Orchestra Charlotte Matax Marsh (fortepiano, bass continuo) Christopher Jackson, conductor Recorded November 1-4, 2023 Packer Memorial Church, Bethlehem, PA, USA Lyrics and English translation will be provided on the web (QR code).