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new release information MARCH 2017 artists: Jeannette Sorrell Apollo’s Fire Nicholas Phan, tenor – Evangelist Jesse Blumberg, baritone – Jesus Jeffrey Strauss, baritone – Pilate Amanda Forsythe, soprano Terry Wey, countertenor Christian Immler, baritone Apollo’s Singers title: J. S. Bach St. John Passion price: 2 for the price of 1-1/2 release date: 3 March 2017 selection number: AV 2369 bar code: 822252236927 about the release This magnificent recording of J. S. Bach’s groundbreaking masterpiece, the St. John Passion, is the result of Jeannette Sorrell’s visionary concept of a dramatic production which was presented in seven acclaimed performances in Cleveland and New York City in March 2016. Leading her Cleveland-based baroque orchestra Apollo’s Fire, the Apollo’s Singers and a stellar cast of soloists including tenor Nicholas Phan as the Evangelist, baritone Jesse Blumberg as Jesus and baritone Jeffrey Strauss as Pilate, Sorrell’s vision brings immediacy and clarity to Bach’s dramatic setting of the Passion story according to the gospel of St. John. Released in time for Easter, the deluxe package includes an extensive and illumiating booklet that features memorable action photos from the production. Videos are available at www.apollosfire.org/media/bach-st-john-passion. critical acclaim for Jeannette Sorrell’s and Apollo’s Fire’s St. John Passion A resplendent performance ... The production belonged entirely to Ms. Sorrell, who devised the concept, which she called ‘a dramatic presentation’... Jesse Blumberg sang the role [of Jesus] handsomely and acted vividly. Nicholas Phan sang the Evangelist beautifully, with unusual animation and dramatic vehemence. Jeffrey Strauss turned Pilate into a living, breathing figure for a change. The chorus allowed Ms. Sorrell some exquisite moments ... breathtaking.– The New York Times “A superlative performance ... Sorrell ensured that there was no lack of drama. The excellent orchestra and chorus proved capable of producing an engagingly colorful sound at full volume but also finely nuanced effects. Consistently alert and dynamic, the chorus was especially vital” – Musical America summary Jeannette Sorrell’s visionary concept of a dramatic St. John Passion by J. S. Bach results in a magnificent recording with her Cleveland-based baroque orchestra Apollo’s Fire, Apollo’s Singers and a soloists including tenor Nicholas Phan as the Evangelist, baritone Jesse Blumberg as Jesus and baritone Jeffrey Strauss as Pilate. also available from Apollo’s Fire J. S. Bach Brandenburg Concertos, Handel Dixit Dominus, Zadok the Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 Concertos for Harpsichord and Violin Priest, Queen Anne’s Birthday Ode AV 2206 AV 2207 AV 2270

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  • new release information MARCH 2017

    artists: Jeannette Sorrell Apollo’s Fire Nicholas Phan, tenor – Evangelist Jesse Blumberg, baritone – Jesus Jeffrey Strauss, baritone – Pilate Amanda Forsythe, soprano Terry Wey, countertenor Christian Immler, baritone Apollo’s Singers title: J. S. Bach St. John Passion price: 2 for the price of 1-1/2 release date: 3 March 2017 selection number: AV 2369 bar code: 822252236927

    about the release This magnificent recording of J. S. Bach’s groundbreaking masterpiece, the St. John Passion, is the result of Jeannette Sorrell’s visionary concept of a dramatic production which was presented in seven acclaimed performances in Cleveland and New York City in March 2016. Leading her Cleveland-based baroque orchestra Apollo’s Fire, the Apollo’s Singers and a stellar cast of soloists including tenor Nicholas Phan as the Evangelist, baritone Jesse Blumberg as Jesus and baritone Jeffrey Strauss as Pilate, Sorrell’s vision brings immediacy and clarity to Bach’s dramatic setting of the Passion story according to the gospel of St. John. Released in time for Easter, the deluxe package includes an extensive and illumiating booklet that features memorable action photos from the production. Videos are available at www.apollosfire.org/media/bach-st-john-passion.

    critical acclaim for Jeannette Sorrell’s and Apollo’s Fire’s St. John Passion “A resplendent performance ... The production belonged entirely to Ms. Sorrell, who devised the concept, which she called ‘a dramatic presentation’... Jesse Blumberg sang the role [of Jesus] handsomely and acted vividly. Nicholas Phan sang the Evangelist beautifully, with unusual animation and dramatic vehemence. Jeffrey Strauss turned Pilate into a living, breathing figure for a change. The chorus allowed Ms. Sorrell some exquisite moments ... breathtaking.” – The New York Times

    “A superlative performance ... Sorrell ensured that there was no lack of drama. The excellent orchestra and chorus proved capable of producing an engagingly colorful sound at full volume but ���also finely nuanced effects. Consistently alert and dynamic, the chorus was especially vital” – Musical America

    summary Jeannette Sorrell’s visionary concept of a dramatic St. John Passion by J. S. Bach results in a magnificent recording with her Cleveland-based baroque orchestra Apollo’s Fire, Apollo’s Singers and a soloists including tenor Nicholas Phan as the Evangelist, baritone Jesse Blumberg as Jesus and baritone Jeffrey Strauss as Pilate. also available from Apollo’s Fire

    J. S. Bach Brandenburg Concertos, Handel Dixit Dominus, Zadok the Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 Concertos for Harpsichord and Violin Priest, Queen Anne’s Birthday Ode AV 2206 AV 2207 AV 2270

  • tracklist J. S. Bach (1685 – 1750) St. John Passion, BWV 245 CD 1 1. I. Chorus: Herr, unser Herrscher (8:48) 2. II. Recitative: Jesus ging mit seinen Ju ̈ngern – Jesum von Nazareth! – Jesus sprach zu ihnen – Jesum von Nazareth – Jesus antwortete (2:05) 3. III. Chorale: O große Lieb, o Lieb ohn’ all Maße (0:51) 4. IV. Recitative: Auf daß Wort erfu ̈llet wu ̈rde, welches er sagte (1:00) 5. V. Chorale: Dein Will gescheh, Herr Gott, zugleich (0:59) 6. VI. Recitative: Die Schar aber und der Oberhauptmann (0:45) 7. VII. Aria: Von den Stricken meiner Su ̈nden (4:41) 8. VIII. Recitative: Simon Peter aber folgete Jesu nach (0:10) 9. IX. Aria: Ich folge dir gleichfalls (3:29) 10. X. Recitative: Der selbiger Ju ̈nger war dem Hohenpriester bekannt (2:39) 11. XI. Chorale: Wer hat dich so geschlagen (1:39) 12. XII. Recitative: Und Hannas sandte ihn gebunden – Bist du nicht seiner Ju ̈nger einer? – Er leugnete aber und sprach (2:07) 13. XIII. Aria: Ach, mein Sinn (2:29) 14. XIV. Chorale: Peter, der nicht denkt zuru ̈ck (1:18) CD 2 1. XV. Chorale: Christus, der uns selig macht (1:18) 2. XVI. Recitative: Da fu ̈rheten sie Jesum von Kaiphas – Wäre dieser nicht ein Übeltäter – Da sprach Pilatus – Wir du ̈rfen niemand töten – Auf daß erfu ̈llet wu ̈rde (4:00) 3. XVII. Chorale: Ach großer König, groß zu allen Zeiten (1:29) 4. XVIII. Recitative: Da sprach Pilatus zu ihm – Nicht diesen, sondern Barrabam! – Barrabam aber war ein Mörder (1:49) 5. XVIX. Arioso: Betrachte, meine Seel (2:12) 6. XX. Aria: Erwäge, wie sein blutgefärber Ru ̈cken (7:30) 7. XXI. Recitative: Und die Kriegsknechte flochten eine Krone – Sei gegru ̈ßet, lieber Ju ̈denkönig! – Und gaben ihm Backenstreiche - Kreuzige! – Pilatus sprach – Wir haben ein Gesetz – Da Pilatus das Wort hörete (5:21) 8. XXII. Chorale: Durch dein Gefängnis, Gottes Sohn (0:53) 9. XXIII. Recitative: Die Ju ̈den aber schrieen - Lässest du diesen los – Da Pilatus das Wort hörete – Weg, weg mit dem – Spricht Pilatus zu ihnen – Wir haben keinen König - Da u ̈berantwortete er ihn (3:51 ) 10. XXIV. Arioso with Chorus: Eilt, ihr angefochtnen Seelen (3:44) 11. XXV. Recitative: Allda kreuzigten sie ihn - Schreibe nicht: der Ju ̈den König – Pilatus antwortet (2:00) 12. XXVI. Chorale: In meines Herzens Grunde (0:59) 13. XXVII. Recitative: Die Kriegsknechte aber - Lasset uns den nicht zerteilen – Auf daß erfu ̈llet wu ̈rde die Schrift (3:29) 14. XXVII. Chorale: Er nahm alles wohl in acht (1:11) 15. XXIX. Recitative: Und von Stund an nahm sie der Ju ̈nger zu Sich (1:18) 16. XXX. Aria: Es ist vollbracht! (5:23) 17. XXXI. Recitative: Und neiget das Haupt und verschied (0:29) 18. XXXII. Aria: Mein teurer Heiland, laß dich fragen (4:17) 19. XXXIII. Recitative: Und siehe da, der Vorhand im Tempel zerriß (0:27) 20. XXXIV. Arioso: Mein Herz, in dem die ganze Welt (0:48) 21. XXXV. Aria: Zerfließe, mein Herze (6:54) 22. XXXVI. Recitative: Die Ju ̈den aber, dieweil es der Ru ̈sstag war (2:01) 23. XXXVII. Chorale: O hilf, Christe, Gottes Sohn (1:13) 24. XXXVII. Recitative: Darnach bat Pilatum Joseph von Arimathia (1:58) 25. XXXIX. Chorus: Ruht wohl, ihr heiligen Gebeine (7:42) 26. XL. Chorale: Ach Herr, laß dein lieb Engelein (2:05)

  • MARKETING AND PROMOTION

    media targets Classical, Early Music, Choral, Vocal

    advertising Print: Gramophone, BBC Music Magazine, Early Music America, Early Music Today Online: Facebook, Twitter

    reviews Magazines: Gramophone, BBC Music Magazine, Listen, Fanfare, American Record Guide, Choir & Organ, Early Music America, Early Music Today

    Newspapers: Sunday Times, Financial Times, Daily Telegraph, Guardian, Observer, Cleveland Plain Dealer

    airplay BBC Radio 3 – Record Review, Early Music Show; Millenium of Music; Harmonia (WFUI)

    key territories USA, UK

    listening link https://soundcloud.com/usicompanynternationaltd/sets/apollos-fire-and-jeannette-sorrell-j-s-bach-st-john-passion

    lead / instant grat tracks CD 1, track 9 – Ich folge dir gleichfalls (Amanda Forsythe) CD 2, track 6 – Erwäge, wie sein blutgefärber Ru ̈cken (Nicholas Phan) CD 2, track 26 - Ach Herr, laß dein lieb Engelein (Apollo’s Singers)

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    independent pr n/a

    digital Promo videos – www.apollosfire.org/media/bach-st-john-passion/