Bach: St. Mathew Passion

This 1971 recording of Bach's St. Matthew Passion features a stellar cast of soloists and the Berlin Philharmonic, conducted by Herbert von Karajan. It captures the profound emotional and spiritual depth of Bach's masterpiece, bringing the narrative of Christ's suffering and death to life through powerful choral and solo performances.

While the film itself is a recording of a musical performance, Herbert von Karajan's interpretation of Bach's St. Matthew Passion was highly acclaimed by critics for its grandeur and emotional intensity. The soloists were praised for their vocal prowess and dramatic delivery, making this recording a significant entry in the discography of Bach's Passions.

• A monumental and deeply moving interpretation of Bach's sacred oratorio.

• Karajan's direction brings out both the dramatic and the spiritual dimensions of the work.

• The soloists deliver performances of exceptional clarity and emotional weight.

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This recording by Herbert von Karajan was one of the first widely available digital recordings of a major classical work, recorded using the newly developed digital audio technology at the time, though its commercial release was delayed.