J.S. Bach: St Matthew Passion (St Matthew Passion) (Werner Güra, Stephen Morscheck, Lucy Crowe) (Euroarts: 3079658)
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Werner Güra | Stephen Morscheck | Lucy Crowe | Christine Rice | Nicholas Phan | Matthew Brooks | Bertrand Grunenwald
Orchestre de Chambre de Paris
John Nelson, conductor
Schola Cantorum of Oxford;
James Burton (choir director)
Maîtrise de Paris,
Patrick Marco (choir director)
Filmed live in the Basilica Cathedral Saint-Denis, Paris, France, in July 2011
Directed by
Louise NarboniThe St. Matthew Passion is the third part of
The Soli Deo Gloria Collection conducted by the American
John Nelson who is well known for his interpretations of Romantic works.
This monumental piece, composed by J.S. Bach, recounts the dramatic story of the capture and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, it presents a profound, dramatic, lyrical and contemplative work.
The concert features the excellent
Orchestre de Chambre de Paris, as well as two internationally acclaimed choirs: the
Schola Cantorum of Oxford (one of the oldest choirs in the UK) and the
Maîtrise de Paris with origins back in the 12th century.
Directed by
Louise Narboni and filmed twice with 7 HDTV cameras in the Basilica Cathedral Saint-Denis - a unique, monumental masterpiece of Gothic art.
The DVD also includes the Documentary "John Nelson's Saint Matthew Passion - The Journey" by Louise Narboni as a Bonus - showing intense rehearsals and interviews with John Nelson.
Picture format DVD: NTSC 16:9
Sound formats DVD: PCM Stereo, DD 5.0, DTS 5.0
Region code: 0
Languages: English
Subtitles: German, French, English
Booklet notes: English, German, French
Running time: 177 mins + 52 mins (BONUS)