JS Bach - St John Passion
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Label: Melodiya
Cat No: MELCD1002379
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 2
Genre: Vocal/Choral
Release Date: 1st February 2019
Contents
Artists
Alexei Martynov (tenor)Anatoly Safiulin (bass)
Yuri Saveliev (bass)
Lyudmila Belobragina (soprano)
Nina Romanova (mezzo-soprano)
Yuri Semyonov (organ)
Boys’ Choir of the Moscow State Choral School
Leningrad Chamber Orchestra of Old and Modern Music
Conductor
Eduard SerovWorks
St John Passion, BWV245Artists
Alexei Martynov (tenor)Anatoly Safiulin (bass)
Yuri Saveliev (bass)
Lyudmila Belobragina (soprano)
Nina Romanova (mezzo-soprano)
Yuri Semyonov (organ)
Boys’ Choir of the Moscow State Choral School
Leningrad Chamber Orchestra of Old and Modern Music
Conductor
Eduard SerovAbout
The recording features the Boys’ Choir of the Moscow Sveshnikov Choral College (artistic director Viktor Popov, choirmaster Lev Kontorovich) and the Leningrad Chamber Orchestra of Old and Modern Music, led by Eduard Serov. All three musicians had been educated in the school of Alexander Sveshnikov, one of the greatest figures in Russian music of the 20th century. A prominent choirmaster and educator, Sveshnikov was at the helm of the best choral collectives and educational establishments of Russia. Sveshnikov will also be remembered for his numerous pupils who continue the traditions of Russian choral culture.
This 1981 performance of the St John Passion (a year after Sveshnikov’s death) at the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory was marked by the highest professionalism, a refined sense of Bach’s style and in-depth comprehension of the performed music. It could be rightfully called a deserved monument to the prominent choirmaster’s achievements. Among the outstanding soloists we should note the renowned interpreter of chamber music Alexei Martynov as the Evangelist, and an owner of a rare and beautiful bass, Anatoly Safiullin as Jesus.
The St John Passion was performed for the first time on Good Friday of 1724 in one of the churches in Leipzig shortly after Bach received the post of cantor there. For the composer, it was the first and extremely important opportunity to show his worth before the townsfolk and at the same time check the performing capabilities of the choristers and musicians he supervised. Later on, Bach performed the St John Passion on a number of occasions, but after his death the work shared the lot of most of his works and was consigned to oblivion. The St John Passion was performed again as late as 1831.
This release is dedicated to Alexander Sveshnikov’s 125th anniversary.
Recorded broadcast from the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory on 15 November 1981
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