Bach: St. Matthew Passion
Label: IDEALE AUDIENCE Catalog: 3079658 Format: DVD Werner Güra (Evangelist), Stephen Morscheck (Jesus), Lucy Crowe (soprano), Christine Rice (mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Phan (tenor), Matthew Brook (bass) & Bertrand Grunenwald (bass) Orchestre de Chambre de Paris, Schola Cantorum of Oxford & Maîtrise de Paris, John NelsonDirected by Louise Narboni The 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) Price: $48.98 |