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The first chorus rises like a curtain. Musically massive, and profound in its examination of sacrifice, this work defies explaining. Through narration, arias and choruses Bach surrounds us with sound as Jesus is pursued and killed. Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Performers: BBC National Chorus Of Wales Performer: Elizabeth Watts (Soprano) Performer: Timothy Mead (Counter-tenor) Performer: Gwilym Bowen (Tenor) Performer: Nicholas Mulroy (Tenor) Performer: Matthew Brook (Bass Baritone) Performer: Ashley Riches (Bass Baritone) Conductor: John Butt Recording date: 12 April 2017 Date of broadcast: 12 April 2017
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