Description

Johann Sebastian Bach – Vokalwerke = Vocal Works - Weihnachtsoratorium = Christmas Oratorio, Johannespassion = St. John Passion, H-moll-Messe = Mass in B minor / Documents 10x Audio CD, Box Set / 231887

UPC 4011222318879

Product Features

Label: Documents
Format: 10x CD, Compilation, Box Set
Country: Germany
Genre: Classical
Includes: The complete Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248), Johannespassion (St. John Passion, BWV 245), and Matthäuspassion (St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244)
Total Tracks: Over 100 tracks

Overview

Johann Sebastian Bach's monumental vocal works come together in this comprehensive 10-CD box set, offering an extraordinary collection of his most revered oratorios and passions. This box set features full performances of Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio), Johannespassion (St. John Passion), and Matthäuspassion (St. Matthew Passion), presenting a deep dive into Bach's sacred music, renowned for its emotional intensity, intricate vocal lines, and unparalleled musical depth.

The Weihnachtsoratorium is a splendid celebration of the Christmas story, filled with joyous choruses, tender arias, and beautifully expressive recitatives. The Johannespassion reflects the somber narrative of Christ's crucifixion, with powerful choruses and intimate moments of reflection. Similarly, the Matthäuspassion is a profound and monumental work that narrates the Passion of Christ, blending sorrow with moments of reflection and reverence, capturing the essence of Bach's genius in vocal composition.

This extensive box set not only offers remarkable performances of these iconic works but also a unique opportunity to explore Bach's vocal legacy across multiple facets of his sacred music.