Bach: St John Passion (complete oratorio)
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J. S. BACH
Bach: St John Passion (complete oratorio)
Bach Camerata, Crouch End Festival Chorus, David Temple
[ Chandos SACD / 2 Hybrid SACD ]
Release Date: Friday 28 April 2017
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The 100 voices of CEFC lend precision and power to this unique performance alongside the instruments of the Bach Camerata, one of the finest UK baroque orchestras, all under the inspired direction of David Temple and joined by a superb array of soloists including Robert Murray, Ashley Riches and Sophie Bevan.
"…one will struggle to find more committed, well-balanced, agile and crisp singing than that of the Crouch End Festival Chorus, who are on top form throughout. Frankly none of the soloists could be bettered, nor the superb continuo team. Congratulations to all concerned on producing such a buoyant, absorbing and sonically thrilling recording." Gramophone
"there's plenty to recommend a recording - purposefully conducted by David Temple - that also swims against the tide with a hefty 100-plus chorus mustering venom aplenty. The solo line-up is without a weak link; among its glories Sophie Bevan's deeply affecting 'Zerfliesse, mein Herze', Benjamin Hulett's finely nuanced 'Erwage', and Robin Blaze's exquisitely judged 'Es ist vollbracht'. Robert Murray's Evangelist holds everything together with narrative acuity." BBC Music
