Description
Father David and His Bach – Collector's Classics Vol. 8:1-II | 2 CDs + Book
UPC 7391782220254
Overview
Experience the spiritual and musical legacy of David Åhlén with Father David and His Bach – Collector's Classics Vol. 8:1-II. This unique 2-CD collection, accompanied by a detailed book, features the historic 1956 Swedish-language recording of Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. Matthew Passion (BWV 244). Conducted by David Åhlén, this masterpiece was recorded during his final Easter performance at Engelbrekt Church, Stockholm, and is now published for the first time.
Product Features
- Format: 2 CDs + Book
- Recording Year: 1956
- Language: Swedish
- Content: J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion (BWV 244)
- Performers:Conductor: David Åhlén (1885–1969)
- The Church Choir of Engelbrekt, Stockholm
- Members of the Musikalisk Sällskapet
- Members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of Stockholm
- Publisher: Caprice Records, Stockholm, Sweden
- Product Code: CAP 22025
- UPC: 7 391782 220254
Interesting Facts
- David Åhlén’s Legacy: David Åhlén, a leading Swedish musician and cantor of Engelbrekt Church in Stockholm, established a Swedish-language Bach tradition at the request of Nobel laureate and Archbishop Nathan Söderblom. This tradition, which began in 1923, significantly influenced the performance of sacred music in Sweden’s churches.
- Historical Significance: The 1956 recording of St. Matthew Passion was David Åhlén’s final Easter performance, captured by Swedish Radio and published here for the first time.
- Cultural Impact: Åhlén's work introduced a unique Swedish interpretation of Bach’s music, which later spread to churches across the country, enriching Sweden’s musical and spiritual heritage.
- Booklet Included: This release includes a comprehensive book with background information, selection notes, and technical insights by Carl-Gunnar Ablén, along with graphic design by Jan Persson.
Track Listing
CD 1:
- Opening Chorus – "Kommt, ihr Töchter, helft mir klagen" (timing unavailable)
- Recitatives and Arias – (Details in the accompanying booklet)
CD 2:
- Chorales and Final Chorus – "Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder" (timing unavailable)
- Additional Highlights – (Details in the accompanying booklet)
Publishers
This production was made possible by The Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation and released as a collaboration between the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation, P2, and Caprice Records, Stockholm.
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Translation
Översikt
Upplev David Åhléns andliga och musikaliska arv med Father David and His Bach – Collector's Classics Vol. 8:1-II. Denna unika 2-CD-samling, tillsammans med en detaljerad bok, innehåller den historiska svenska inspelningen från 1956 av Johann Sebastian Bachs Matteuspassionen (BWV 244). Inspelningen, dirigerad av David Åhlén vid hans sista påskframträdande i Engelbrektskyrkan i Stockholm, publiceras nu för första gången.
Intressanta Fakta
- David Åhléns arv: David Åhlén, en ledande svensk musiker och kantor i Engelbrektskyrkan i Stockholm, etablerade en svensk Bach-tradition på uppdrag av Nobelpristagaren och ärkebiskopen Nathan Söderblom.
- Historisk betydelse: Inspelningen från 1956 av Matteuspassionen var David Åhléns sista påskframträdande och spelades in av Sveriges Radio.
- Kulturell påverkan: Åhléns arbete introducerade en unik svensk tolkning av Bachs musik, som senare spreds till kyrkor över hela landet.
- Bok inkluderad: Utgåvan innehåller en omfattande bok med bakgrundsinformation, urvalsanteckningar och tekniska insikter av Carl-Gunnar Ablén samt grafisk design av Jan Persson.
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