J.S. Bach - St. John Passion (BWV 245) DVD

UPC 0880242503961

Overview:

Experience J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion, one of the composer’s most profound sacred works, as performed by the Bach Collegium Japan under the renowned direction of Masaaki Suzuki. Recorded live at Tokyo’s Suntory Hall, this production brings together an international cast of soloists, including Midori Suzuki (soprano), Robin Blaze (countertenor), and Gerd Türk (tenor), with direction by Shokichi Amano. This recording combines masterful performances and sophisticated cinematography to deliver an inspiring rendition of Bach’s masterpiece.

Product Features:

• Format: DVD (Worldwide, Region Free)
• Audio Options: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1
• Aspect Ratio: NTSC, 16:9 anamorphic
• Total Runtime: 117 minutes
• Subtitles: English, French
• Included Performers:
  • Soprano: Midori Suzuki
  • Countertenor: Robin Blaze
  • Tenor: Gerd Türk
  • Bass-Baritone: Chiyuki Urano
  • Bass: Stephan Macleod

Interesting Facts:

• Historically Informed Performance: Led by Masaaki Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan is celebrated for its historically informed approach, employing Baroque instruments and techniques that honor Bach’s original composition style.
• Iconic Tokyo Venue: Suntory Hall is one of Japan’s premier classical music venues, noted for its superb acoustics and elegant architecture, enhancing the listener's experience of this live recording.
• Acclaimed Director and Production Team: The production, directed by Shokichi Amano and produced by Akira Sugiura and Paul Smaczny, received high praise for its cinematic approach, capturing the emotional intensity of Bach’s oratorio.
• Spiritual and Artistic Depth: St. John Passion is one of Bach's signature works, depicting the Passion of Christ with a mix of somber choral harmonies and stirring solos that engage the listener in the spiritual narrative.

Publishers:

Produced by: NHK, EuroArts
DVD Distribution: EuroArts Invitation
Copyright: 2000, Made in the E.U.

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