The St. Matthew Passion is one of the rare occasions where I'd actually
recommend Nikolaus Harnoncourt. IIRC David Wilcocks conducts the chorus
and sparks the Concentus Musicus to a great performance. Karl
Ridderbusch's Jesus and Kurt Equiluz's Evangelist are memorable among
the singers.
Aaron J. Rabushka
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