Bach Irmgard Seefried, Kathleen Ferrier, Walther Ludwig, Otto Edelmann, Paul Schöffler, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan - St Matthew Passion
The album St Matthew Passion by Bach Irmgard Seefried, Kathleen Ferrier, Walther Ludwig, Otto Edelmann, Paul Schöffler, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan is a true masterpiece of classical music. The voices of the soloists are absolutely stunning, with Irmgard Seefried and Kathleen Ferrier delivering some of the most beautiful performances of their careers. The Vienna Symphony Orchestra, led by the legendary conductor Herbert von Karajan, is also at the top of their game, delivering a flawless performance that perfectly captures the emotional depth and complexity of Bach's music.
The album is a true tour de force, with each track showcasing the incredible talent of the performers. From the somber opening chorus to the hauntingly beautiful aria "Erbarme dich, mein Gott," to the triumphant finale, every moment of this album is a joy to listen to. The recording quality is also excellent, with each instrument and voice perfectly balanced and crystal-clear.
Recording: 9 June 1950, Wiener Musikverein, Vienna
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About Bach Irmgard Seefried, Kathleen Ferrier, Walther Ludwig, Otto Edelmann, Paul Schöffler, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan
Johann Sebastian Bach was born on March 21, 1685 in Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany. A prolific German composer and organist, his sacred and secular works for choir, orchestra and solo instruments drew together the strands of the baroque genre and brought it to its ultimate maturity. Although he introduced no new forms, he enriched the prevailing German style with a robust contrapuntal technique, a control of harmonic and motivic organisation from the smallest to the largest scales, and the adaptation of rhythms and textures from abroad, particularly Italy and France. Many people consider him to be the greatest Baroque composer, and one of the greatest composers of all time.
Revered for their intellectual depth, technical command and artistic beauty, J.S. Bach's works include the Brandenburg concertos, the keyboard suites and partitas, the Mass in B Minor, the St. Matthew Passion, The Musical Offering, The Art of Fugue and a large number of cantatas, of which about 220 survive. He died on July 28, 1750.
Some of his sons also became composers - , , and .
St Matthew Passion by Bach Irmgard Seefried, Kathleen Ferrier, Walther Ludwig, Otto Edelmann, Paul Schöffler, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan is a must-have for any classical music lover. It is a timeless work of art that will continue to inspire and move listeners for generations to come.