Raphaël Pichon’s ensemble and fine lineup of soloists bring rich expression to Bach’s dramatic oratorio – with unswerving gravitas from Huw Montague Rendall as Jesus
Pygmalion/Pichon/Prégardien/Montague Rendall
(Harmonia Mundi)
Raphaël Pichon’s ensemble and fine lineup of soloists bring rich expression to Bach’s dramatic oratorio – with unswerving gravitas from Huw Montague Rendall as Jesus
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ach never came closer to writing an opera than he did with the St John Passion. The leaner cousin of the more expansive St Matthew, it responds to incisive conducting and singers with a nose for drama, both of which this new recording possesses in spades.
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