Georg Philipp Telemann - Lukaspassion 1744 (Jarosław Thiel)

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Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann

• Lukaspassion, TWV 5:29

Sophie Junker, soprano

Benedikt Kristjánsson, tenor, evangelist

Maximilian Schmitt, tenor

Michael Nagy, bass

Dresdner Kammerchor

Wrocław Baroque Orchestra

Jarosław Thiel, conductor

Date: 2025

Label: Carus

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Telemann's St Luke Passion from 1744 is characterised by dramatic turbo choruses that make their way into the hearts of listeners. The work stands out from Telemann's huge oeuvre - he wrote 46 great passions, five of which are based on the Evangelist Luke - due to the particular splendour of sound in its choruses. Short and concise choral interjections such as ‘Weissage uns’, ‘Kreuzige ihn’ and ‘Bist Du Christus’ show how clearly Telemann's word-sound relationship is conceived and how it aims for an extremely concise declamation. A power unfolds that is immediately captivating.

The Dresden Chamber Choir, founded by Hans-Christoph Rademann in 1985, is starting its anniversary year with the release of this great passion. The choir, which is internationally recognised for its outstanding sound culture, will perform the work together with the Wroclaw Baroque Orchestra under the direction of Jaroslaw Thiel. The soloists are Sophie Junker, Benedikt Kristjánsson, Maximilian Schmitt and Michael Nagy.