Under the Radar: Herreweghe’s First St. Matthew Passion

David Hurwitz

Artistic Quality:

10

Sound Quality:

10

On its initial release in 1985, this recording of Bach’s […]

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Recording Details:

Reference Recording: This One; Herreweghe II (HM); Klemperer (EMI)

J.S. BACH - St. Matthew Passion

Soloists: Howard Crook, Hans-Peter Blochwitz (tenor); Ulrik Cold, Peter Kooy (bass); Barbara Schlick (soprano); René Jacobs (alto)

Conductor: Herreweghe, Philippe
Orchestra: Choeur d'enfants ""In dulci jubilo""
Orchestra: Collegium Vocale Gent
Orchestra: La Chapelle Royale

Record Label: Harmonia Mundi - HMX 2901155.57
Medium: CD

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