Track 34: Leonard Bernstein discusses the material and dramatic structure of the "St. Matthew Passion" (16:16).
Note
Consists of previously released material. Originally released 1963.
Abridged version; text: Christian Friedrich Henrici (Picander).
Sung in English as translated and adapted by the Rev. Dr. Troutbeck.
Included in booklet: extract of program notes by Edward Downes from the original LP (p. 9-10); program notes by Tim Page (p. 10-12); "Leonard Bernstein discusses the St. Matthew Passion" (p. 13-14); all with French and German translations; libretto (in English) (p. 29-[45]).
Event (note)
Recorded in New York City, on April 23 and April 24, 1962.
Adele Addison, soprano; Betty Allen, mezzo-soprano; David Lloyd and Charles Bressler, tenors; William Wildermann, bass; Donald Bell, bass-baritone; John Corigliano, violin; John Wummer, flute; Harold Gomberg, oboe; Engelbert Brenner and Albert Goltzer, oboe d'amore; The Collegiate Chorale; Abraham Kaplan, musical director; Boys' Choir of the Church of the Transfiguation; Stuart Gardner, director; New York Philharmonic; Leonard Bernstein, conductor. Continuo: Leonid Hambro, harpsichord; Carl Stern, cello; Bruce Prince-Joseph, organ; Carlo Raviola, double bass.
Event
Recorded in New York City, on April 23 and April 24, 1962.