Matthäus-Passion BWV 244
Discography - Part 2

Complete Recordings 1950-1959

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J.S. Bach: Matthäuspassion · St. Matthew Passion [V-2]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Arthur Mendel

The Cantata Singers and Orchestra

Soprano: Barbara Troxell; Soprano: Sara Carter; Alto: Belva Kibler; Tenor: William Hess; Tenor: Brent Williams; Bass: William Warfield; Bass: Paul Matthen

Cantata Singers

Apr 26, 1950 or a few days earlier

15 Audiocassets / TT:

Recorded live at Church of the Heavenly Rest, New York City, New York, USA.
Sources: Guide to the Belva Kibler and Donald Morgan Collection (OAC) | New York Times

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J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244
J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion -The Complete Surviving Material from Buenos Aires 1950 & Vienna 1952

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - Abriged version. Sung in German (arias) and Spanish (choral mvts.)

Wilhelm Furtwängler

Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro Colón

Bass [Jesus]: Angelo Mattiello; Soprano: Nilda Hoffmann; Mezzo-soprano: Margarete Klose; Tenor: Anton Dermota; Bass: Josef Greindl

Wilhelm Furtwängler Center of Japan / Archipel

Apr 29, May 2, May 1950

2-CD / TT:

Recorded at Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires
1^st recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by W. Fürtwangler.
See: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - conducted by Wilhelm Furtwängler
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J.S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion [V-1]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, sung in English [Part I: 00:00; Part II: 52:37]

Erich Leinsdorf

Choirs of Rutgers University, the New Jersey College for Women, and a choir of girls from Rochester public schools / Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

Tenor [Evangelist]: Rudolf Petrak; Bass-Baritone [Jesus]: James Pease; Soprano: Ann Ayars; Contralto: Margaret Harshaw; Bass: Norman Farrow

Rochester: Musical Definitions

Apr 1950

MC / TT: 106:40

A radio broadcast from 1950. Part I was broadcast from the Eastman Theatre in Rochester, New York; Part II broadcast from Rutgers University the following week.
Listen on YouTube:
Matthäus-Passion BWV 244: Complete Work [106:40]

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J.S. Bach: Matthäus Passion BWV 244 [V-10]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Herbert von Karajan

Wiener Singverein / Wiener Symphoniker

Tenor [Evangelist, Arias]: Walther Ludwig; Bass [Jesus]: Paul Schöffler; Soprano [Arias]: Irmgard Seefried; Contralto [Arias]: Kathleen Ferrier; Bass [Arias]: Otto Edelmann; Bass [Petrus]: Erich Kaufmann; Bass [Judas]: Harald Pröglhöf; Bass [Pilatus]: Otto Wiener; Bass [High Priest]: Walter Berry; Soprano [Pilate's Wife]: Anny Felbermayer; Soprano [1^st Maid]: Gisela Rathauscher; Soprano [2^nd Maid]: Rosl Sterba; Alto [1^st Witness]: Magadalena Stowasser; Tenor [2^nd Witness]: Friedrich Uhl

Foyer 2-CF-2013
Verona 27070/72
Gala GL-100.612
Archipel ARPCD-0425
Urania URN-22.185
Urania URN-22371
Andante AND-1170-1173
Membran 232081
Classical Moments
Major Classics MJCD-302

Sep 6, 1950

3-CD / TT: 215:31 / 212:28 / 207:56

Recorded live at the Musikverein, Vienna, Austria, during the nternational Bach Festival.
1^st recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by H.v. Karajan.
See: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - conducted by Herbert von Karajan
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J.S. Bach: Matthäus Passion BWV 244; Hohe Messe BWV 232 [V-1]
Bach: Saint Mathhieu HUDE [V-1]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Eugen Jochum

Bayerischer Rundfunk Symphonieorchester & Chor; Kanabenchor des Wittelbvacher Gymnasiums

Bass: Hans Braun; Tenor: Peter Pears; Bass: Hermann Uhde, Soprano: Elisabeth Grümmer; Contralto: Gertrude Pitzinger

Gala GL-100661
House of Opera CD-4052
House of Opera MP3-4052
House of Opera CD-93579
House of Opera MP3-93579

Feb 23, 1951

4-CD / TT:
2-CD:
MP3 / TT:
2-CD:
MP3 / TT:

Recorded at Konferenzsaal des Deutschen Museums, Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Bayerischer Rundfunk (Bavarian Broadcasting Company).
1^st recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by E. Jochum.
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J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion [V-4]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Kurt Thomas

Kantorei der Dreikönigskirche Frankfurt / Collegium Musicum Wilhelm Isselmann

Tenor: Helmut Kretschmar; Bass: Horst Günther; Soprano: Agnes Giebel; Alto: Lore Fischer

L’Oiseau Lyre / Discofoon

Jan 2-5, 1952

4-LP / TT: 189:25

Recorded in Paris, France.
1^st recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by K. Thomas.

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J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Günther Ramin

Chor und Sinfonieorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks

Tenor: Ernst Haefliger; Bass: Gerhard Gröschel; Soprano: Elfriede Trötschel; Contralto: Gertrude Pitzinger; Bass: Helmut Fehn

Archipel 278

Mar 17, 1952

3-CD / TT:

Recorded by Frankfurt Radio. 1^st release in any format in March 2005.
2^nd recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by G. Ramin.
See: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - conducted by Günther Ramin
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Bach: Passion selon Saint Matthieu (incomplete Vienna 1952)
J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion -The Complete Surviving Material from Buenos Aires 1950 & Vienna 1952

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - Part One Nos. 1-33

Wilhelm Furtwängler

Wiener Singakademie & Wiener Sängerknaben (Chorus Master: Hans Gillesberger) / Wiener Philharmoniker

Tenor: Julius Patzak; Soprano: Irmgard Seefried; Contralto: Hilde Rössel-Majdan; Baritone: Victor Braun

Polish ARSMUSICA / Société Wilhelm Furtwängler / Archipel

Apr 9, 1952

CD / TT: 63:00

Recorded at Konzerthaus, Vienna, Austria.
2^nd recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by W. Fürtwangler.
See: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - conducted by Wilhelm Furtwängler
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J.S. Bach: Saint Matthew Passion
J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion
J.S. Bach: Passion selon Saint Mattheu BWV 244

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - Second verse of No. 63 omitted

Hermann Scherchen

Wiener Akademie Kammerchor / Vienna State Opera Orchestra

Tenor [Evangelist]: Hugues Cuénod; Bass [Jesus]: Heinz Rehfuss; Soprano [Arias]: Magda Lászlò; Contralto: Hilde Rössel-Majdan; Tenor [Arias]: Petre Munteanu; Bass [Arias]: Richard Standen; Bass [Judas & Pilate]: Eberhard Wächter; Bass [Peter, 1^st Priest]: Peter Lagger; Soprano [1^st Witness]: Elfriede Hofstätter; Tenor [2^nd Witness]: Kurt Equiluz; Bass [2^nd Priest]: Leo Heppe; Soprano [1^st Maid]: Laurence Molden; Soprano [2^nd Maid]: Helga Glöckner; Soprano [Pilate's Wife]: Elfi Monsberger

Westminster XWN-440
VEGA-Collection
Westminster (J) MVCW-14012-4
Composers Collection 602438047024
Classical Moments
Tahra TAH-701-703

Jun 1953

4-LP / TT:
4-LP / TT:
3-CD / TT: 198:53
3-CD / TT: 199:00
3-CD / TT: 200:38
3-CD / TT: 202:20

Recorded at Mozartsall, Vienna, Austria.
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J.S. Bach: St Matthew Passion

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - sung in English. Omits 10, 23, 41, 50, 51, 55, 61, 70, 75, 76; abridges 12

Sir Ernest MacMillan

Bloor Street United Church Choir, Toronto & Toronto Mendelssohn Choir / Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Tenor [Evangelist]: Edward Johnson; Bass [Jesus]: James Milligan; Soprano [Arias]: Lois Marshall; Soprano: Mary Morrison; Soprano: Jean Newton; Contralto: Margaret Stilwell; Tenor [Arias]: James Lamond; Baritone: Donald Brown; Baritone: Eric Tredwell

Beaver / Vox / RCA Victor

1953

3-LP / TT: 154:02

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J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Joseph Balzer

Berlin Cathedral Choir / Berlin Symphony Orchestra

Soprano: Inge Campenhausen; Alto: Maria Haentschel; Tenor: Gerhard Viguhr; Bass: Nicolaus Herfeld

Royale

1953

4-LP / TT:

Pseudonymous; really the Fritz Lehmann commercial recording [V-9]

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Bach: Matthäus-Passion

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - Abridged version [omits 19, 23, 29, 38, 40, 41, 48-51, 55, 61, 64, 70, 75; abridges 32, 34, 39, 52, 63, 67, 73, 76].

Wilhelm Furtwängler

Wiener Singakademie & Wiener Sängerknaben (Chorus Master: Hans Gillesberger) / Wiener Philharmoniker

Tenor [Evangelist]: Anton Dermota; Baritone [Jesus]: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau; Soprano [Arias, Maids, Pilati Weib]: Elisabeth Grümmer; Contralto: Marga Höffgen; Bass [Arias, Judas, Petrus, High Priest, Pilatus]: Otto Edelmann

EMI Classics

Apr 14-17, 1954

2-CD / TT: 90:40

Recorded at Großer Konzerthaussaal, Vienna, Austria.
3^rd recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 By W. Fürtwangler.
In the original performances 14 numbers from the score were omitted, and some of the recitative was slightly trimmed. When editing and remastering the tapes for the CD transfer, a further 2 items had to be cut because of the insurmountable technical problems in the original recording.
See: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - conducted by Wilhelm Furtwängler
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J.S. Bach: Saint Matthew Passion [V-3]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Ferdinand Grossmann

Wiener Akademie Kammerchor / Wiener Kammerorchester

Tenor [Evangelist]: Erich Majkut; Bass [Jesus]: Harold Buchsbaum; Soprano: Laurence Dutoit; Contralto: Maria Nussbaumer; Tenor: Kurt Equiluz (?); Tenor [Arias]: Rudolf Kreuzberger; Bass [Arias]: Otto Wiener

Stuttgart Europäischer Phonoklub (1960)
Vox STPL-513.320
Vox PL-8283 (1954)
Vox SVBX-5200 (1959)
Sine Qua Non SQN-149 (1975)

1954 or earlier (not 1959)

3-LP / TT: 176:30
3-CD / TT: 177:02

Recorded in Vienna, Austria.
This recorded version has several cuts in various “arias” as listed below:
- No.10 (6). Buß' und Reu. Aria for Alto.
"Da capo" (repeat of Buss und Reu) deleted: bars 106 to 161, using the bars 57 (162) to 68 (173) (Orchestra) to finish.
- No.19 (13). Ich will dir mein Herze schenken. Aria for Soprano.
Suppresses the orchestral introduction to the "da capo" [bars 1 (49) to 6 (54)], leaving attached Mehr als Welt und Himmel sein with the "da capo" (Ich will dir mein Herze schenken).
- No.29 (20). Will ich mich bequemen Gerne. Aria for Bass.
Delete the second part of the aria (Denn sein Mund) and the "da capo" (Gerne will), that is only interpreted the 72 first bars, being cut from 73 to the 174.
- No.61 (52). Können Tränen. Aria for Alto.
"Da capo" (repeat Können Tränen) deleted: bars 92 to 141, using bars 51 (142) to 64 (155) (Orchestra) to finish.
- No.75 (65). Mache dich. Aria for Bass.
Delete the second part of the aria (Denn er nunmehr soll) and the "da capo" (Mache dich), that is only interpreted the 38 first compasses, leaving cut own 38 to 84.
Summary:
Small court: orchestral transition to the "da capo". Aria for Soprano No.19 (13).
Suppression of the "da capo". Arias for Alto: No.10 (6) and No.61 (52).
Suppression of the central section and the "da capo". Arias for Bass: No.29 (20) and No.75 (65).
Contrbuted by Antonio Fuentes, Úbeda (Jaén). España (March 27, 2013)

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J.S. Bach: Matthäus Passion [V-1]
J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [V-1]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Piet van Egmond

Amsterdam Oratorium Koor; Knapenkoor van de Vredescholen / Rotterdamsch Kamerorkest (Rotterdam Chamber Orchestra)

Tenor [Evangelist]: Willy van Hese; Bass [Jesus]: Carel Willink; Soprano: Corry Bijster; Contralto: Annie Delorie; Tenor: Willy van Hese; Bass: Carel Willink
Soloists: Johan Feltkamp, Koos Verheul (Flutes); Koen van Slogteren, Leo van der Lek (Oboe, Oboe d’amore, Oboe da caccia); Willy Busch (Violin); Piet Lenz (Viola da gamba)
Continuo: H. Sekrève (Cello); Hans Philips (Harpsichord); Alex Schellevis (Organ)

Musical Masterpieces Society MMS-2237
Concert Hall Society CHS-1255
Luna LU-1028

Aug 1955

3-LP / TT: 191:56
3-LP / TT: 191:56
3-CD / TT: 191:48

Recorded at Oude Kerk, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
1^st recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by P.v. Egmond.
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J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion - Excerpts

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - Nos. 12, 18, 19, 33, 57, 58

Günther Ramin

Thomanerchor Leipzig / Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

Soprano: Irmgard Seefried; Alto: Hertha Töpper

Deutsche Grammophon

Mid 1950's ?

2-EP / TT:

3^rd recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by G. Ramin.
These excerpts were released shortly before Ramin died. It is not known if this is a part of a complete recording.
See: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - conducted by Günther Ramin

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Father David and his Bach - J.S. Bach: St Matthew Passion

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - sung in Swedish. Some of the movements are omitted due to technical reasons (No. 10, No. 12, No. 51, Aria No. 58)

David Åhlén

Radiojänsts Gosskör (Director: Bertil Düring) & Engelbrekts kyrkokör och medlemmar us Musikaliska sällskapet / Medlemmar ur Konsertföreningens orkester
[Swedish Radio Boys Choir; Engelbrekt Church Choir; Musikalista Sallskapet / Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra]

Tenor [Evangelist]: Uno Ebrelius; Bass [Chrisus, Petrus, Pilatus]: Bernhard Sönnerstedt; Soprano: Kerstin Lindberg-Torlind; Alto: Birgit Schöldberg-Stenberg; Tenor: Olle Sivall; Bass: Erik Saedén; Bass [Judas]: Carl-Henrik Gillberg; Bass: Alvar Cedermark; Marebel Laurenz; Soprano: Elisabeth Sædén

Caprice CAP-22025

May 29, 1956

2-CD / TT: 157:47

Broadcast Recording from Church Engelbrekt, Sweden.

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J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion [V-1]
J.S. Bach: Passion selon Saint Matthieu BWV 244 (version abrégée) - Joseph Traxel Vol. 1 [V-1]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - abridged version (all the bass and alto arias are deleted; only recitatives remaining)

Ljubomir Romansky

Frankfurter Singakademie; Maîtresse d'enfants de la R.T.F./ Orchestre symphonique la R.T.F.

Tenor [Evangelist, Arias]: Josef Traxel; Bass [Jesus]: Ernst Wiemann; Soprano: Agnes Giebel; Alto: Lore Fischer; Baritone: Gerd Nienstedt
Ingrid Stieber (Organ); Günter Radeberg (Harpsichord)

Radio Broadcast
St-Laurent Studio YSL T-265

Apr 8, 1957

2-CD-R / TT: 118:27
2-CD / TT: 118:27

Recorded live at Salle Pleyel, Paris, France. The broadcast was produced by Ivan Devriesse.
1^st recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by L. Romansky.
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J.S. Bach: Matheus Passion [V-3]
J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion [V-3]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Anthon van der Horst

Choir of the Nederlandse Bachvereniging & Boys Choir of the Vredesscholen (Peace Schools) Amsterdam / Residentie Orkest (Concert Master: Herman Krebbers)

Tenor [Evangelist]: Tom Brand; Bass [Jesus]: Laurens Bogtman; Bass [Arias - Chorus One]: David Hollestelle; Bass: Guus Hoekman; Soprano: Erna Spoorenberg; Alto: Annie Hermes; Tenor [Arias - Chorus Two]: Arjan Blanken

Discofon
Telefunken-Holland LT 6598/6601
Vanguard Classics 08 5101 73
Telefunken BLE-14074
Telefunken TW-30211
Telefunken LCT-8002

Apr 19, 1957 (Good Friday)

4-LP / TT:
3-CD / TT: 201:59

Reclive at Grote Kerk, Naarden, the Netherlands.
1^st recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by A.v.d. Horst.

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Fritz Wunderlich: Passion [B-2] - CD-5/7: J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 (St. Matthew Passion. La Passion selon Saint-Matthieu) [V-20]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [200:56]

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor (Cantus firmus: Thomanerchor Leipzig) / Münchener Bach-Orchester

Tenor [Evangelist]: Peter Pears; Baritone [Jesus]: Horst Günter; Soprano [Arias, Recitatives]: Friederike Sailer; Alto [Arias, Recitatives]: Marga Höffgen; Tenor [Arias, Recitatives]: Fritz Wunderlich; Bass [Arias, Recitatives]: Kieth Engen
Solistengemeinschaft der Bachwoche: Aurèle Nicolet (Flute); Horst Schneider (Oboe); Horst Schneider & Wilhelm Cremer (Oboes d'amore); Harald Kaehne & Wilhelm Cremer (Oboes da caccia); Fritz Sonnleitner (Violin); Oswald Uhl (Viola da gamba); Walter Biller (Violoncello); Franz Ortner (Double-bass); Fritz Henker (Bassoon); Hedwig Bilgram (Harpsichord); Ekkehard Tietze (Organ)

Profil Hänssler PH-17015: CD-5/7

Jul 24, 1957

2-CD / TT: 200:56

Recorded live (mono) at St. Gumbertuskirche, Bavaria, Germany, in the frame of Bachwoche Ansbach.
Executive Editor: Dieter Fuoß.
1^st recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by K. Richter.
See: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - conducted by Karl Richter
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Bach: St. Matthew Passion

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - Omits 9, 10, 18, 19, 38 - 41, 49-52, 60, 61, 65, 66, and 68

Ralph Vaughan Williams

Leith Hill Music Festival Chorus & Orchestra

Tenor [Evangelist]: Eric Greene; Bass [Jesus]: Gordon Clinton; Soprano: Pauline Brockless; Contralto: Nancy Evans; Tenor: Wilfred Brown; Bass-Baritone: John Carol Case
Continuo = Eric Gritton, piano and Dr. William Cole, organ (electric).

Caviar CH-104
Pearl 0079

Mar 5, 1958

4-LP / TT:
2-CD / TT: 150:38

Recorded at Dorking Halls, Leith Hill, England.
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J.S. Bach: The Passion according to St. Matthew [V-2]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244, sung in English [46:04, 50:56, 25:13, 40:56, 54:50]

Frederik Prausnitz

Juilliard Chorus & Orchestra
Abraham Kaplan (Choral assistant); Warren Wilson (Choral accompanist)
Chorus of the Juilliard Preparatory Division; Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund Chorus (Leslie Bennett, conductor)

Vocal Soloists: Tenor [Evangelist]: Clifton Steere; Bass [Jesus]: Raymond Wolin; Soprano: Lynn Rasmussen; Alto: Shirley Verrett (as: Shirley Carter); Bass [Judas, Peter, Pilate, High Priest]: John Parella; Alto [1st Witness]: Tatiana Troyanos; Tenor [2nd Witness]: Arthur Williams; Bass [1st Priest]: Wendell Howard; Bass [2nd Priest]: Jerald Lepinski; Soprano [1st Maid]: Estelle Jiavis; Soprano [2nd Maid]: Perryne Anker; Soprano [Pilate's Wife]: Anne-Marie Cope
Instrumental Soloists: Kenneth Kroth (Organ); David Moore (Continuo); Harold Jones (Flute); Andrejs Jansons (Oboe); Mary Freeman (Violin)

Julliard JMedia

Mar 26, 1958

Audio / TT: 222:08

Recorded live at the Juilliard Concert Hall, Juilliard School of Music, New York City, New York, USA.
Event Producer: Juilliard School of Music.
Provenance: MP3 files encoded at 192 kbps / 44.1kHz from transfer of audio reels provided by Juilliard Recording Department.
Rights: Educational use only, no other permission given.
Source: Juilliard: JMedia
Listen on JMedia:
Matthäus-Passion BWV 244: Complete Work [46:04+50:56+25:13+40:56+54:50]
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Matthäus-Passion BWV 244: Complete Work [22:08]

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J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion [V-1]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Eduard van Beinum

Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam

Soprano: Erna Spoorenberg; Alto: Annie Hermes; Tenor: Ernst Haefliger, Bass: Heinz Rehfuss,

Audiophile Classics APL-101302

Mar 30, 1958

3-CD / TT:

Recorded live at the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion [V-8]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 (Original version, unabridged; the introduction and the beginning until # 19 appear to be missing)

Kurt Thomas

Groot Omroepkoor - Kristelijk Haags Knapenkoor / Radio Filharmonish Orkest, Hilversum

Tenor [Evangelist]: Josef Traxel; Baritone [Jesus]: Heinz Rehfuss; Soprano: Ingeborg Reichelt; Alto: Marga Höffgen; Tenor: Louis Devos (as Lode Devos); Bass [Judas, Petrus, Pilatus]: Horst Günther

Beeld en Geluid

Apr 3, 1958

Audio / TT:

Recorded live at Geertekerk, Utrecht, the Netherlands by N.C.R.V.
© Beeld en Geluid ( Hilversum, NL.)
2^nd recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by K. Thomas.
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J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion [V-7]
Bach: St Matthew Passion [V-7]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor & Münchener Chorknaben (Chorus Master: Fritz Rothschuh) / Münchener Bach-Orchester

Tenor [Evangelist, Arias]: Ernst Haefliger; Bass [Jesus]: Kieth Engen; Soprano [Arias]: Irmgard Seefried; Soprano [1^st Maid, Pilatus Wife]: Antonia Fahberg; Contralto [Arias, 2^nd Maid]: Hertha Töpper; Bass [Arias]: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau; Bass [Judas, Petrus, Pilatus, High Priest]: Max Proebstl
Walter Theurer, Wolfgang Haag (Flute l/ll); Edgar Shann (Oboe); Edgar Shann, Kurt Hausmann (Oboe d'Amore l/ll); Otto Büchner (Violin); Oswald Uhl (Viola da Gamba)
Continuo: Oswald Uhl (Violoncello); Karl Kolbinger (Bassoon); Franz Ortner (Double-bass); Ekkehard Tietze, Hedwig Bilgram (Organ)

Archiv Produktion SAPM.198009-12
Pristine Audio PACO-126

Jun 23-Jul 6, Aug 11-12 & 21, 1958

3-CD / TT: 197:47
3-CD / TT: 198:41

Recorded at Herkules-Saal, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
2^nd recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by K. Richter.
Priostine: Producer and XR Remastering: Andrew Rose.
See: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - conducted by Karl Richter
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Diriģē Jānis Dūmiņš / Janis Dumins Conducting [V-1]

Side A [24:43]:
Matthäus-Passion BWV 244: Nos. 1, 3, 15, 43, 67, 78 only (from a complete recording):
1. Chorus Kommt, ihr Töchter (Mvt. 1[1]) [9:55]
2. Chorale Herzliebster Jesu was hast du verbrochen (Mvt. 3[3]), Recitative for Tenor Da versammleten sich die Hohenpriester (Mvt. 4a[4]) & Chorus Ja nicht auf das Fest (Mvt. 4b[5]) [2:01]
3. Recitative for Tenor & Bass Gehet hin in die Stadt zu einem (Mvt. 9c[15]), Recitative for Tenor Und sie wurden sehr betrübt (Mvt. 9d) + Chorus Herr, bin ich's? (Mvt. 9e[16]) [1:45]
4. Recitative for Tenor Da speieten sie aus in sein Angesicht (Mvt. 36c) + Chorus Weissage uns, Christe, wer ist's, der dich schlug? (Mvt. 36d[43]), Chorale Wer hat dich so geschlagen (Mvt. 37[44]) [1:55]
5. Recitative for Tenor Und da sie an die Stätte kamen mit Namen Golgatha (Mvt. 58a) + Chorus Der du den Tempel Gottes zerbrichst (Mvt. 58b) + Recitative for Tenor Desgleichen auch die Hohenpriester spotteten sein samt (Mvt. 58c) + Chorus Andern hat er geholfen (Mvt. 58d[67]) [2:07]
6. Final Chorus Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder (Mvt. 68[78]) [7:00]

Jānis Dūmiņš

Latvian SSR State Academic Choir / Moscow State Philharmonic Orchestra

Tenor [Evangelist]: Mikhail Dovenman; Bass [Jesus]: Aleksandrs Dashkovs

Melodiya M1-42551-43974

Jul 1, 1958

LP / TT:

Recorded live at the Moscow State Conservatory Great Hall, Moscow, Russia.
Executive Record Producer: A. Griva; Audio Producer: J. Kulbergs.
Listen on SoundCloud:
Matthäus-Passion BWV 244: Mvts. 1, 3, 4a-b, 9c-e, 36c-d + 37, 58a-d, 68

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J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion
Bach Choral Works: Volume 3

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Fritz Werner

Heinrich Schütz-Chor Heilbronn & Boys Choir of Robert-Mayer-School of Heilbronn / Pforzheim Chamber Orchestra

Soprano: Agnes Giebel; Alto: Renate Günther; Tenor: Helmut Krebs; Bass [Jesus]: Franz Kelch; Bass: Hermann Werdermann

Erato
World Record Club T-286-89

Oct 1958

4-LP / TT: 186:45
10-CD

See: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - conducted by Fritz Werner
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Charles Munch conducts Live Stereo - Bach: St. Matthew Passion complete 26/3/59 [V-7]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [Part I: 0:00; Part II: 64:09]

Charles Munch

Choir of Boston Symphony Orchestra or Harvard Glee Club & Radcliffe Choral Society / Boston Symphony Orchestra

Soprano: Saramae Endich; Mezzo-soprano: Florence Kopleff; Tenor: Hugues Cuénod; Baritone: Mack Harrell; Bass: James Joyce
Richard Burgin (Violin); Daniel Pinkham (Harpsichord); Berj Zamkochian (Organ)

Disco Archivia 1312

Mar 26, 1959 (Maundy Thursday)

2-CD / TT: 127:50

Recorded at Symphony Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Concert broadcast WGBH, stereo.
1^st recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by C. Munch.
Source: Discographie Générale de Charles Munch (78 Experience) [PDF]
Listen on YouTube:
Matthäus-Passion BWV 244: Complete Work [127:50]
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2-CD: Limited Edition Historic CDs: Charles Munch

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Bach: Matthäus-Passion [V-2]

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - abridged version

Ljubomir Romansky

Der Chor des Städtischen Musikverein zu Düsseldorf / Orchestre Radiosymphonique de Paris

Tenor [Evangelist, Arias]: Josef Traxel; Bass [Christus]: Helmut Fehn; Soprano: Agnes Giebel; Alto: Lore Fischer; Bass: Erich Wenk

Musikverein Düsseldorf Vol. 85

Apr 9, 1959

2-CD / TT: 105 min

Recorded live at Salle Pleyel, Paris, France. Produceds by Prof. Dr. Gérard Mohr from ORTF recording.
2^nd recording of Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 by L. Romansky.
See: Musikverein Düsseldorf: Vol. 85 Bach: Matthäus-Passion

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Bach: St. Matthew Passion · Passion Selon Saint Matthieu

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244

Møgens Wöldike

Shottenstrift Boys Choir & Wiener Kammerchor / Vienna State Opera Orchestra

Tenor [Evangelst]: Uno Ebrelius; Bass [Jesus]: Hans Braun; Soprano [Arias]: Teresa Stich-Randall; Alto [Arias]: Hilde Rössel-Majdan; Tenor [Arias]: Waldemar Kmentt; Bass [Arias, Pilate, High Priest II]: Walter Berry; Bass [Peter]: Max Weirich; Bass [Judas, High Priest I]: Friedl Kummer; Soprano [Pilate’s Wife, 1^st Maid]: Laurence Dutoit; Alto [2^nd Maid, 1^st Witness]: Christl Zottl-Holmstädt; Tenor [2^nd Witness]: Karl Vogel; Organ: Anton Heiller

Vanguard Classics

1959

3-CD / TT: 198:29

See: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - conducted by Mogens Wöldike
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The list of recordings was compiled by Aryeh Oron (December 2000 - April 2021)
Thanks to contributors: Yoël L. Arbeitman (May-June 2012); René de Cocq (October 2001); Willem van Erk (May 2006, June 2006, July 2006, September 2006, October 2006, December 2006); Andris Feldmanis (April 2021); Jos Hoogenbosch, Kacper (September 2019); Manfred Krugmann (May 2012); Gérard Mohr (February 2017); Dr. Gérard Mohr (April 2015); Riccardo Nughes (September 2001, February 2005); Philip Peters; Antonio Fuentes Miranda (March 2013); Anton Schönauer (November 2002); John Simkiss (December 2008); Eric Spicer; Teri Noel Towe (November 2001, December 2001, May 2007); Roland Wörner (July 2002); G. Paolo Zeccara, Vigevano, ITALY (October-November 2008)

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244: Details
Complete Recordings: 1900-1949 | 1950-1959 | 1960-1969 | 1970-1979 | 1980-1989 | 1990-1999 | 2000-2009 | 2010-2019 | 2020-2029
Recordings of Individual Movements: 1900-1949 | 1950-1959 | 1960-1969 | 1970-1979 | 1980-1989 | 1990-1999 | 2000-2009 | 2010-2019 | 2020-2029
General Discussions: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | BWV 244a | BWV 244b
Systemetic Discussions: Part 1: Mvts. 1-8 | Part 2: Mvts. 9-20 | Part 3: Mvts. 21-29 | Part 4: Mvts. 30-40 | Part 5: Mvts. 41-50 | Part 6: Mvts. 51-57 | Part 7: Mvts. 58-63b | Part 8: Mvts. 63c-68 | Part 9: Role of the Evangelist
Individual Recordings: BWV 244 - L. Bernstein | BWV 244 - G.C. Biller | BWV 244 - F. Brüggen | BWV 244 - J. Butt | BWV 244 - R. Chailly | BWV 244 - S. Cleobury | BWV 244 - J. Daus | BWV 244 - D. Fasolis | BWV 244 - W. Furtwängler | BWV 244 - J.E. Gardiner | BWV 244 - W. Gönnenwein | BWV 244 - P. Goodwin | BWV 244 - E.z. Guttenberg | BWV 244 - N. Harnoncourt | BWV 244 - P. Herreweghe | BWV 244 - R. Jacques | BWV 244 - H.v. Karajan | BWV 244 - O. Klemperer | BWV 244 - T. Koopman | BWV 244 - S. Koussevitzky | BWV 244 - S. Kuijken | BWV 244 - F. Lehmann | BWV 244 - G. Leonhardt | BWV 244 - P.J. Leusink | BWV 244 - E.&R. Mauersberger | BWV 244 - H. Max | BWV 244 - P. McCreesh | BWV 244 - W. Mengelberg | BWV 244 - K. Münchinger | BWV 244 - R. Norrington | BWV 244 - G. Oberfrank | BWV 244 - S. Ozawa | BWV 244 - A. Parrott | BWV 244 - G. Ramin | BWV 244 - S. Rattle | BWV 244 - K. Richter | BWV 244 - H. Rilling | BWV 244 - H.J. Rotzsch | BWV 244 - H. Scherchen | BWV 244 - G. Solti | BWV 244 - C. Spering | BWV 244 - M. Suzuki | BWV 244 - J.v. Veldhoven | BWV 244 - B. Walter | BWV 244 - F. Werner | BWV 244 - M. Wöldike
Articles: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244 [T.N. Towe] | Two Easter St. Matthew Passions (Plus One) [U. Golomb] | St. Matthew Passion from Harnoncourt [D. Satz] | The Passion according to Saint Matthew BWV 244 [J. Rifkin] | The Relationship between BWV 244a (Trauermusik) and BWV 244b (SMP Frühfassung) [T. Braatz] | Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - Early History (A Selective, Annotated Bibliography) [W. Hoffman] | Spiritual Sources of Bach's St. Matthew Passion [W. Hoffman] | Bach and the "Great Passion" [D.G. Lebut Jr.] | The Genesis of Bach's `Great Passion': 1724-29 [W. Hoffman] | Early Performances of Bach's SMP [T. Braatz]