Egarr:Choir Of The Aam - Bach: St John Passion

James Gilchrist Evangelista | Matthew Rose Jesus | Ashley Riches Pilatus | Elizabeth Watts soprano | Sarah Connolly alto | Andrew Kennedy tenor | Christopher Purves bass | Richard Egarr director & harpsichordA cast of superlative soloists combine with the AAM in its 40th anniversary year for a landmark new recording of Bach's St John Passion. Rare recording of the first version from 1724, whose score reveals a more direct impact and dramatic colouring that befits the younger, more muscular compositional vision (Richard Egarr). Further content available online includes a film of the complete opening chorus, interviews with soloists and tracks exploring the development of the work throughout Bach's lifetime. No better team could be assembled anywhere... Pity, terror, consolation, even a dash of anticipatory joy. The fireworks of Easter can only seem tawdry by comparison. The Arts Desk on a concert performance at the Barbican with the same cast in March 2013. This release - the second on AAM Records - follows Birth of the symphony: Handel to Haydn, which was BBC Radio 3's Disc of the Week and widely acclaimed.