Podcast on Bach
Podcast over Bach, episode 13. In this episode of Bach & Co, we will continue our story on the St. Matthew Passion.
In the story of the St. Matthew Passion, we have come to the moment when Johann Sebastian Bach starts working. He gives instructions to Picander for the texts and continuously works on the St. Matthew Passion.
And Bach really takes it to heart with a double orchestra and double choir, even three choirs. He alternates instruments in an inimitable way. The result is impressive.
During this period, he argued with the local council who thought it was too expensive and wanted to cut down expenses.
Musical excerpts:
0. Tune Bach & Co
J.S. Bach – from Sonata for violin and harpsichord no. 4 in C minor, BWV 1017: 1. Siciliano (Largo) – Janine Jansen & Friends
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
From St. Matthew Passion BWV 244:
1. no. 40 Choral “Bin ich gleich von dir gewichen”
J.S. Bach-Stiftung conducted by Rudolf Lutz
2. nr. 52 Aria “Können Tränen meiner Wangen” (alt)
J.S. Bach-Stiftung conducted by Rudolf Lutz
3. From Köthener Trauermusik BWV 244a: Aria Erhalte mich
Ensemble Pygmalion conducted by Raphaël Pichon
4. No. 49 Aria “Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben” (soprano)
J.S. Bach-Stiftung conducted by Rudolf Lutz
5. No. 57 Aria “Komm, süsses Kreuz” (bass)
J.S. Bach-Stiftung conducted by Rudolf Lutz
6. No. 68 Chor “Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder”
J.S. Bach-Stiftung conducted by Rudolf Lutz
Image: performance of the St. Matthew Passion in Naarden 1969 (image: ANP)
