Robert Murray; Ashley Riches; Robin Blaze; Sophie Bevan; Rosemary Zolynski; Andrew Ashwin; Robin Pietà; Benjamin Hulett; Neal Davies; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple, J.S. Bach: St. John Passion, BWV 245 (Sung in English) in High-Resolution Audio

℗ 2017 Chandos

Released	April 7, 2017
Duration	1h 49m 42s
Record Label	Chandos
Genre	Classical

J.S. Bach: St. John Passion, BWV 245 (Sung in English)

Robert Murray, Ashley Riches, Robin Blaze, Sophie Bevan, Rosemary Zolynski, Andrew Ashwin, Robin Pietà, Benjamin Hulett, Neal Davies, Crouch End Festival Choir, Bach Camerata, David Temple

Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats

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St. John Passion, BWV 245
1.1	Part I: Hail! Lord and Master (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	9:26
1.2	Part I: Recitative: Jesus went with His disciples over the brook Cedron (Evangelist, Jesus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Ashley Riches; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:10
1.3	Part I: Jesus of Nazareth (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:10
1.4	Part I: Recitative: Jesus saith to them (Evangelist, Jesus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Ashley Riches; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:35
1.5	Part I: Jesus of Nazareth (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:10
1.6	Part I: Recitative: Jesus answered them (Evangelist, Jesus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Ashley Riches; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:21
1.7	Part I: Chorale: O mighty love, O love beyond all measure (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:40
1.8	Part I: Recitative: So that the saying might be fulfilled which He had spoken (Evangelist, Jesus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Ashley Riches; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:01
1.9	Part I: Chorale: Thy will, O God, be always done (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:44
1.10	Part I: Recitative: The band then, together with the Captain and the soldiers of the Jews (Evangelist) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:47
1.11	Part I: Aria: From the bondage of iniquity (Alto) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robin Blaze; Bach Camerata; David Temple	4:51
1.12	Part I: Recitative: Simon Peter followed Jesus afar of (Evangelist) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:14
1.13	Part I: Aria: I follow Thee gladly, my Lord and my Master (Soprano) Johann Sebastian Bach; Sophie Bevan; Bach Camerata; David Temple	3:43
1.14	Part I: Recitative: Now that other disciple was known unto the High Priest (Evangelist, Maid, Peter, Jesus, Officer) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Rosemary Zolynski; Andrew Ashwin; Ashley Riches; Robin Pietà; Bach Camerata; David Temple	3:05
1.15	Part I: Chorale: O Lord, who dares to smite thee? (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:31
1.16	Part I: Recitative: Now Annas sent him bound unto the other High Priest (Evangelist) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:17
1.17	Part I: Chorale: Art thou not one of His disciples? (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:22
1.18	Part I: Recitative: But Peter denied it and said (Evangelist, Peter, Servant) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Andrew Ashwin; Robin Pietà; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:41
1.19	Part I: Aria: Ah, my soul, where shall I hide my shame (Tenor) Johann Sebastian Bach; Benjamin Hulett; Bach Camerata; David Temple	2:26
1.20	Part I: Chorale: Peter, with his faithless lies (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:09
2.1	Part II: Chorale: Christ, whose life was as the light (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:01
2.2	Part II: Recitative: And then they led forth Jesus from Caiaphas… (Evangelist, Pilate) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Andrew Ashwin; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:36
2.3	Part II: If this man were not a malefactor... (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:03
2.4	Part II: Recitative: And Pilate said unto them (Evangelist, Pilate) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Andrew Ashwin; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:12
2.5	Part II: For us it is not lawful to put a man to death (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:38
2.6	Part II: Recitative: So that the saying might be fulfilled... (Evangelist, Pilate, Jesus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Andrew Ashwin; Ashley Riches; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:36
2.7	Part II: Chorale: O mighty King, how marvellous Thy glory! (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:23
2.8	Part II: Recitative: Then Pilate said unto Him (Evangelist, Pilate, Jesus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Andrew Ashwin; Ashley Riches; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:17
2.9	Part II: Not this man, no not this man but Barabbas! (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:10
2.10	Part II: Recitative: Now this Barabbas was a robber (Evangelist) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:25
2.11	Part II: Arioso: Come ponder, O my soul, with fearful trepidation (Bass) Johann Sebastian Bach; Neal Davies; Bach Camerata; David Temple	2:32
2.12	Part II: Aria: Behold Him! See His body (Tenor) Johann Sebastian Bach; Benjamin Hulett; Bach Camerata; David Temple	8:15
2.13	Part II: Recitative: And when the soldiers had plaited Him a crown of thorns... (Evangelist) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:15
2.14	Part II: See! We hail Thee, King of Jews (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:34
2.15	Part II: Recitative: And they smote Him with their hands (Evangelist, Pilate) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Andrew Ashwin; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:55
2.16	Part II: Crucify Him! (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:55
2.17	Part II: Recitative: Then Pilate saith to them (Evangelist, Pilate) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Andrew Ashwin; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:17
2.18	Part II: We have a sacred law (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:15
2.19	Part II: Recitative: And when Pilate heard that saying (Evangelist, Pilate, Jesus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Andrew Ashwin; Ashley Riches; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:25
2.20	Part II: Chorale: Our Lord in prison cell confined (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:42
2.21	Part II: Recitative: But the Jews cried out the more and said (Evangelist) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:04
2.22	Part II: If thou let this man go, then thou art not Caesar's friend (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:17
2.23	Part II: Recitative: And when Pilate heard that saying (Evangelist, Pilate) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Andrew Ashwin; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:39
2.24	Part II: Away with Him, crucify Him! (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:02
2.25	Part II: Recitative: Pilate saith unto them (Evangelist, Pilate) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Andrew Ashwin; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:10
2.26	Part II: We have no King but Caesar (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:10
2.27	Part II: Recitative: And then he delivered Him to them (Evangelist) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:46
2.28	Part II: Aria and Chorus: Haste, haste, all ye whose souls are weary (Bass, Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Neal Davies; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	4:01
2.29	Part II: Recitative: And there crucified they Him (Evangelist) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:23
2.30	Part II: Write thou not the King of Jews (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:35
2.31	Part II: Recitative: But Pilate answered (Evangelist, Pilate) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Andrew Ashwin; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:16
2.32	Part II: Chorale: Thy name, O Lord, is shining (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:50
2.33	Part II: Recitative: And then did the soldiers (Evangelist) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:36
2.34	Part II: Let us not divide it (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:24
2.35	Part II: Recitative: So that the Scripture might be fulfilled (Evangelist, Jesus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Ashley Riches; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:47
2.36	Part II: Chorale: See Him, in His agony (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:03
2.37	Part II: Recitative: And from that hour he took her unto his own home (Evangelist, Jesus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Ashley Riches; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:23
2.38	Part II: Aria: It is fulfilled (Alto) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robin Blaze; Bach Camerata; David Temple	4:50
2.39	Part II: Recitative: And, bowing His head, He gave up the ghost (Evangelist) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:31
2.40	Part II: Aria: My Lord and Master, let me ask Thee (Bass) - Chorale: Jesu, Thou who tasted death (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Neal Davies; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	4:15
2.41	Part II: Recitative: And then behold, the veil of the Temple was rent in twain (Evangelist) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:31
2.42	Part II: Arioso: My heart, see how the world itself is suff'ring (Tenor) Johann Sebastian Bach; Benjamin Hulett; Bach Camerata; David Temple	0:57
2.43	Part II: Aria: O heart, melt in weeping (Soprano) Johann Sebastian Bach; Sophie Bevan; Bach Camerata; David Temple	6:42
2.44	Part II: Recitative: The Jews therefore, because it was the Preparation (Evangelist) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Bach Camerata; David Temple	2:16
2.45	Part II: Chorale: Help us, Christ, God's only Son (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:05
2.46	Part II: Recitative: At last, after this Joseph of Arimathea (Evangelist) Johann Sebastian Bach; Robert Murray; Bach Camerata; David Temple	2:17
2.47	Part II: Sleep well, and rest in God's safe-keeping (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	7:07
2.48	Part II: Chorale: O Jesus when I come to die (Chorus) Johann Sebastian Bach; Crouch End Festival Choir; Bach Camerata; David Temple	1:56
	Digital Booklet

"... one will struggle to find more committed, well-balanced, agile and crisp singing than that of the Crouch End Festival Chorus, who are on top form throughout. Frankly none of the soloists could be bettered, nor the superb continuo team. Congratulations to all concerned on producing such a buoyant, absorbing and sonically thrilling recording." - Gramophone The Crouch End Festival Chorus presents this landmark double album recording of J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion, sung in English for the first time in 45 years. With communicative zeal, beautiful articulation and focused energy, the choir of more than 100 voices lends precision and power to the performance alongside the instruments of the Bach Camerata, one of the finest UK Baroque orchestras, all under the inspired direction of David Temple. The essence of the work is the conveying of a human story underpinned by the universal themes of love, betrayal, loss and hope. The performance in English allows the drama and visceral energy of the work to go straight to the heart of the English-speaking listener: the narrative can be immediately understood and the power of the storytelling imbues Bach’s music with extra freshness and meaning. Thanks to an array of superb soloists and orchestral musicians, those qualities are brought together in a performance which presents a beloved piece in a completely different light.

96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Chandos Studio Masters

Recorded at the Church of St Jude-on-the-Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, September 1 - 3, 2016 Recording producer: Rachel Smith Sound engineer: Jonathan Cooper Assistant engineer: Rosanna Fish Editor: Rachel Smith Mastering: Jonathan Cooper CEFC, project manager: Genevieve Helsby A & R administrator: Sue Shortridge Front cover Three crosses standing at the sunset, photograph © kevinjeon00 /Getty Images Back cover photograph of David Temple by Debbie Ram Design and typesetting: Cap & Anchor Design Co. (www.capandanchor.com) Booklet editor: Finn S. Gundersen

	Track title	Peak (dB FS)	RMS (dB FS)	LUFS (integrated)	DR
	Album average Range of values	-8.31 -27.35 to -1.12	-30.19 -44.92 to -18.63	-26.50 -41.00 to -15.50	13 6 to 18
1.1	Part I: Hail! Lord and Master (Chorus)	-1.12	-23.37	-20.0	14
1.2	Part I: Recitative: Jesus went with His disciples over the brook Cedron (Evangelist, Jesus)	-11.84	-36.58	-32.4	16
1.3	Part I: Jesus of Nazareth (Chorus)	-5.20	-21.64	-18.2	11
1.4	Part I: Recitative: Jesus saith to them (Evangelist, Jesus)	-9.85	-35.15	-30.9	13
1.5	Part I: Jesus of Nazareth (Chorus)	-5.58	-22.03	-18.6	12
1.6	Part I: Recitative: Jesus answered them (Evangelist, Jesus)	-16.36	-37.60	-33.9	10
1.7	Part I: Chorale: O mighty love, O love beyond all measure (Chorus)	-8.17	-25.26	-22.0	11
1.8	Part I: Recitative: So that the saying might be fulfilled which He had spoken (Evangelist, Jesus)	-9.73	-36.68	-33.2	15
1.9	Part I: Chorale: Thy will, O God, be always done (Chorus)	-6.59	-25.44	-22.1	11
1.10	Part I: Recitative: The band then, together with the Captain and the soldiers of the Jews (Evangelist)	-13.02	-36.26	-32.0	13
1.11	Part I: Aria: From the bondage of iniquity (Alto)	-7.34	-32.20	-28.9	16
1.12	Part I: Recitative: Simon Peter followed Jesus afar of (Evangelist)	-15.23	-38.22	-34.4	6
1.13	Part I: Aria: I follow Thee gladly, my Lord and my Master (Soprano)	-5.75	-29.96	-25.6	16
1.14	Part I: Recitative: Now that other disciple was known unto the High Priest (Evangelist, Maid, Peter, Jesus, Officer)	-10.83	-38.02	-34.1	18
1.15	Part I: Chorale: O Lord, who dares to smite thee? (Chorus)	-7.23	-27.70	-24.4	12
1.16	Part I: Recitative: Now Annas sent him bound unto the other High Priest (Evangelist)	-17.61	-39.59	-35.4	13
1.17	Part I: Chorale: Art thou not one of His disciples? (Chorus)	-6.54	-26.72	-23.3	11
1.18	Part I: Recitative: But Peter denied it and said (Evangelist, Peter, Servant)	-8.85	-36.00	-32.1	16
1.19	Part I: Aria: Ah, my soul, where shall I hide my shame (Tenor)	-9.32	-30.37	-26.8	14
1.20	Part I: Chorale: Peter, with his faithless lies (Chorus)	-4.46	-26.15	-22.3	12
2.1	Part II: Chorale: Christ, whose life was as the light (Chorus)	-4.39	-25.67	-22.0	12
2.2	Part II: Recitative: And then they led forth Jesus from Caiaphas… (Evangelist, Pilate)	-12.50	-36.37	-31.9	15
2.3	Part II: If this man were not a malefactor... (Chorus)	-1.95	-20.17	-16.9	12
2.4	Part II: Recitative: And Pilate said unto them (Evangelist, Pilate)	-9.69	-32.67	-28.6	12
2.5	Part II: For us it is not lawful to put a man to death (Chorus)	-1.64	-20.04	-17.0	12
2.6	Part II: Recitative: So that the saying might be fulfilled... (Evangelist, Pilate, Jesus)	-11.80	-35.89	-32.2	16
2.7	Part II: Chorale: O mighty King, how marvellous Thy glory! (Chorus)	-5.46	-26.96	-23.4	12
2.8	Part II: Recitative: Then Pilate said unto Him (Evangelist, Pilate, Jesus)	-10.16	-35.78	-31.7	15
2.9	Part II: Not this man, no not this man but Barabbas! (Chorus)	-1.78	-20.41	-16.7	11
2.10	Part II: Recitative: Now this Barabbas was a robber (Evangelist)	-8.05	-30.28	-25.8	13
2.11	Part II: Arioso: Come ponder, O my soul, with fearful trepidation (Bass)	-12.54	-39.15	-35.6	16
2.12	Part II: Aria: Behold Him! See His body (Tenor)	-4.07	-30.40	-26.5	18
2.13	Part II: Recitative: And when the soldiers had plaited Him a crown of thorns... (Evangelist)	-15.51	-36.48	-32.6	13
2.14	Part II: See! We hail Thee, King of Jews (Chorus)	-2.45	-18.63	-15.5	10
2.15	Part II: Recitative: And they smote Him with their hands (Evangelist, Pilate)	-10.63	-33.83	-29.6	13
2.16	Part II: Crucify Him! (Chorus)	-1.60	-19.56	-16.7	11
2.17	Part II: Recitative: Then Pilate saith to them (Evangelist, Pilate)	-13.16	-32.66	-29.3	13
2.18	Part II: We have a sacred law (Chorus)	-3.41	-21.93	-18.8	11
2.19	Part II: Recitative: And when Pilate heard that saying (Evangelist, Pilate, Jesus)	-11.90	-35.64	-31.9	15
2.20	Part II: Chorale: Our Lord in prison cell confined (Chorus)	-4.16	-23.99	-20.7	10
2.21	Part II: Recitative: But the Jews cried out the more and said (Evangelist)	-11.29	-30.99	-27.2	10
2.22	Part II: If thou let this man go, then thou art not Caesar's friend (Chorus)	-2.98	-22.14	-18.9	12
2.23	Part II: Recitative: And when Pilate heard that saying (Evangelist, Pilate)	-9.54	-32.51	-28.3	12
2.24	Part II: Away with Him, crucify Him! (Chorus)	-2.54	-19.88	-17.0	11
2.25	Part II: Recitative: Pilate saith unto them (Evangelist, Pilate)	-8.42	-30.17	-26.3	14
2.26	Part II: We have no King but Caesar (Chorus)	-1.66	-18.86	-15.5	11
2.27	Part II: Recitative: And then he delivered Him to them (Evangelist)	-12.29	-34.39	-30.6	12
2.28	Part II: Aria and Chorus: Haste, haste, all ye whose souls are weary (Bass, Chorus)	-5.79	-29.59	-26.1	16
2.29	Part II: Recitative: And there crucified they Him (Evangelist)	-13.04	-37.11	-32.9	14
2.30	Part II: Write thou not the King of Jews (Chorus)	-2.41	-20.25	-17.0	12
2.31	Part II: Recitative: But Pilate answered (Evangelist, Pilate)	-10.20	-31.30	-27.2	14
2.32	Part II: Chorale: Thy name, O Lord, is shining (Chorus)	-2.92	-22.45	-18.5	11
2.33	Part II: Recitative: And then did the soldiers (Evangelist)	-10.99	-36.00	-32.7	14
2.34	Part II: Let us not divide it (Chorus)	-3.39	-25.42	-22.2	14
2.35	Part II: Recitative: So that the Scripture might be fulfilled (Evangelist, Jesus)	-14.86	-39.93	-35.9	15
2.36	Part II: Chorale: See Him, in His agony (Chorus)	-3.26	-23.94	-20.2	12
2.37	Part II: Recitative: And from that hour he took her unto his own home (Evangelist, Jesus)	-15.66	-40.84	-36.0	16
2.38	Part II: Aria: It is fulfilled (Alto)	-7.50	-34.31	-30.7	16
2.39	Part II: Recitative: And, bowing His head, He gave up the ghost (Evangelist)	-27.35	-44.92	-41.0	8
2.40	Part II: Aria: My Lord and Master, let me ask Thee (Bass) - Chorale: Jesu, Thou who tasted death (Chorus)	-6.99	-32.19	-28.4	16
2.41	Part II: Recitative: And then behold, the veil of the Temple was rent in twain (Evangelist)	-8.11	-29.77	-26.0	13
2.42	Part II: Arioso: My heart, see how the world itself is suff'ring (Tenor)	-10.58	-30.30	-26.7	13
2.43	Part II: Aria: O heart, melt in weeping (Soprano)	-5.24	-29.24	-25.7	14
2.44	Part II: Recitative: The Jews therefore, because it was the Preparation (Evangelist)	-11.79	-36.87	-32.9	15
2.45	Part II: Chorale: Help us, Christ, God's only Son (Chorus)	-6.10	-28.28	-24.8	12
2.46	Part II: Recitative: At last, after this Joseph of Arimathea (Evangelist)	-14.39	-39.99	-35.6	15
2.47	Part II: Sleep well, and rest in God's safe-keeping (Chorus)	-6.42	-28.10	-25.3	14
2.48	Part II: Chorale: O Jesus when I come to die (Chorus)	-1.67	-21.99	-18.2	12

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J.S. Bach: St. John Passion, BWV 245 (Sung in English)