Immerse yourself in the profound and moving world of Johann Sebastiani's "Matthäus Passion," a masterful rendition of the St. Matthew Passion released in 2018 under the CPO label. This album is a testament to the rich musical culture of Königsberg, paying homage to Sebastiani's significant contributions to its heritage. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 5 minutes, the album is a comprehensive journey through the passion narrative, featuring 33 tracks that intricately weave together the story of Christ's final days.
Sebastiani's work is notable for its inclusion of eight distinct chorale melodies and thirteen chorale verses, adding depth and variety to the composition. The album showcases the collaboration of renowned musical directors Paul O'Dette and Stephen Stubbs, whose expertise brings out the sublime qualities of Sebastiani's early setting of the St. Matthew Passion. The Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra, under the leadership of Paul O'Dette, delivers a performance that is both historically informed and deeply resonant.
From the opening "Symphonia und Chor" to the closing "Was soll ich, liebster Jesu du," each track is a testament to Sebastiani's compositional skill and the emotional weight of the passion narrative. The album is a must-listen for those interested in early music and the rich tradition of passion settings. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or new to the genre, "Matthäus Passion" offers a powerful and engaging exploration of one of the most significant stories in Christian tradition.
Tracks
St Matthew Passion: No. 1, Symphonia und ChorJohann Sebastiani, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Das letzte Abendmahl: No. 2, Und es begab sichJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Christian Immler, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Das letzte Abendmahl: No. 3, O Welt, ich muß dich lassenJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Das letzte Abendmahl: No. 4, Wahrlich, ich sage euchJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Christian Immler, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Das letzte Abendmahl: No. 5, Gott sei gelobetJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Der Olberg: No. 6, Und da sie den Lobgesang gesprochen hattenJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Christian Immler, Jonathan Woody, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Der Olberg: No. 7, Vater unser im HimmelreichJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Der Olberg: No. 8, Und nahm zu sich Petrum - SymphoniaJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Christian Immler, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Der Olberg: No. 9, Dein Will geschehJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Gefangennahme: No. 10, Und er kam und fand sie aber alle schlafendJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Christian Immler, Nathan Medley, Jason McStoots, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Gefangennahme: No. 11, O Lamm Gottes unschuldigJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Gefangennahme: No. 12, Da speieten sie aus in sein AngesichtJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Verleugnung durch Petrus: No. 13, Petrus aber saß draußen im PalastJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Christian Immler, Ina Siedlaczek, Nathan Medley, Jason McStoots, Jonathan Woody, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Verleugnung durch Petrus: No. 14, Erbarm dich meinJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion: No. 15, Sinfonia à 4Johann Sebastiani, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Jesus vor Pilatus: No. 16, Des Morgens aberJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Christian Immler, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Jesus vor Pilatus: No. 17, Führ uns, Herr, in Versuchung nichtJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Jesus vor Pilatus: No. 18, Aber die HohenpriesterJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Christian Immler, Ina Siedlaczek, Jason McStoots, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Jesus vor Pilatus: No. 19, O Lamm Gottes unschuldigJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Jesus vor Pilatus: No. 20, Da aber Pilatus saheJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Jason McStoots, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Jesus vor Pilatus: No. 21, O Lamm Gottes unschuldigJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Kreuzigung: No. 22, Und indem sie hinausgingenJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Kreuzigung: No. 23, Herr Jesu Christ, wahr' Mensch und GottJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Kreuzigung: No. 24, Und von der sechsten Stunde anJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Christian Immler, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Kreuzigung: No. 25, Herr, meinen Geist befehl ich dirJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Kreuzigung: No. 26, Etliche aber, die da stundenJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Kreuzigung: No. 27, Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahinJohann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Kreuzigung: No. 28, Und siehe da, der Vorhang im Tempel zerriß in zwei StückJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Grablegung: No. 29, Denn es waren viel Weiber daJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Grablegung: No. 30, O Traurigkeit!Johann Sebastiani, Ina Siedlaczek, Nathan Medley, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Grablegung: No. 31, Es war aber allda Maria MagdalenaJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Jason McStoots, Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Die Grablegung: No. 32, Dank sei dem HerrenJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Ina Siedlaczek, Nathan Medley, Jason McStoots, Jonathan Woody, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
St Matthew Passion, Danksagungsliedchen: No. 33, Was soll ich, liebster Jesu duJohann Sebastiani, Colin Balzer, Ina Siedlaczek, Nathan Medley, Jason McStoots, Jonathan Woody, Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs
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