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Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 – Netherlands Bach Society
The Netherlands Bach Society performs Bach’s St. Matthew Passion for All of Bach. Since 1870, the Netherlands has had a tradition of annual performances. The Bach Society was formed in…
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Bach – Kommt, Ihr Töchter – Opening Chorus from Bach’s St. Matthew Passion
…“Kommt, ihr Töchter,” from Bach’s St. Matthew Passion (BWV 244). Conducted by Jos van Veldhoven, the piece tells the story of Jesus’ last days – betrayal, trial, crucifixion, and burial….
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Johann Sebastian Bach
…to use as a violinist and sometimes as an organist. He earned his reputation as a brilliant performer, which led to his appointment as the organist at the New Church…
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Vaughan Williams & Matthews – Dark Pastoral for Cello and Orchestra
Vaughan Williams and David Matthews – Dark Pastoral for cello and orchestra. Nicolas Altstaedt, cello….
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Handel’s Giulio Cesare – Act I, Cornelia – Nel Tuo Seno, Amico Sasso
…voice at the Budapest Academy of Music and won the Erkel competition in 1954. Her concert debut took place in 1966 as the alto soloist in Bach’s St. Matthew Passion….
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Prelude from Bach Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major
…works include the Brandenburg concertos, Goldberg Variations, English Suites, French Suites, Partitas, Well-Tempered Clavier, Mass in B Minor, St. Matthew Passion, and Cello Suite No. 1 Prelude in G Major….
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Felix Mendelssohn
…St. Matthew Passion, since the composer’s death. This event was crucial as it marked the beginning of the Bach revival in the 19th century. Gaining Popularity and Personal Life Mendelssohn’s…
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Kol Nidre by Max Bruch, Performed by Jacqueline du Pré
Kol Nidre / Max Bruch – Traditional music for Yom Kippur featuring du Pré, Moore, Jesson, Ellis, and Williams. Created by Matthew Schwartz….
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Barber’s Adagio for Strings, Performed by The Celtic Tenors
…performing both traditional Gaelic folk songs and contemporary hits. Their latest album includes songs by Bob Dylan, David Baerwald, Randy Newman, and Stephen Foster. Don’t miss their YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/matthewgilsenan…
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Dvorak’s Humoresque
Rachel Barton Pine, renowned concert violinist, performs Antonin Dvorak’s Humoresque, arranged by Fritz Kreisler and adapted by Maud Powell. Accompanied by pianist Matthew Hagle on April 27, 2007. Find more…
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Bach – Minuet in G Major
…recognized in the 19th century. He wrote various types of music including organ pieces, orchestral works like the Brandenburg Concertos, and church music such as the St Matthew Passion. Notable…
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G.F. Handel – Eternal Source of Light Divine – HWV 74
Marie-Sophie Pollak & Ensemble Concerto München perform G.F. Händel’s ‘Eternal Source of Light Divine’ from the Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne, HWV 74. The performance features Matthew Sadler…