Bach: St. Matthew Passion - Blu-ray | Stephen Morscheck, Lucy Crowe

Werner Gura Stephen Morscheck Lucy Crowe Christine Rice Nicholas Phan Matthew Brooks Bertrand Grunenwald Orchestre de Chambre de Paris John Nelson, conductor | Schola Cantorum of Oxford | James Burton (choir director)Maitrise de Paris, Patrick Marco (choir director)Filmed live in the Basilica Cathedral Saint-Denis, Paris, France, in July 2011, Directed by Louise NarboniThe St. Matthew Passion is the third part of The Soli Deo Gloria Collection' conducted by the American John Nelson who is wellknown for his interpretations of Romantic works.This monumental piece, composed by J.S. Bach, recounts the dramatic story of the capture and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, it presents a profound, dramatic, lyrical and contemplative work.The concert features the excellent Orchestre de Chambre de Paris, as well as two internationally acclaimed choirs: the ScholaCantorum of Oxford (one of the oldest choirs in the UK) and the Maitrise de Paris with origins back in the 12th century.Directed by Louise Narboni and filmed twice with 7 HDTV cameras in the Basilica Cathedral Saint-Denis a unique, monumentalmasterpiece of Gothic art.The Blu-ray also includes the 52 mins. Documentary "John Nelson's Saint Matthew Passion - The Journey" by Louise Narboni as aBonus - showing intense rehearsals and interviews with John Nelson.Picture format Blu-ray Disc: 1080i Full HD, 16:9Sound formats Blu-ray Disc: PCM Stereo, DTS HD Master Audio 5.0Region code: All (worldwide)Languages: EnglishSubtitles: German, French, English, Japanese, Korean Booklet notes: English, German, FrenchRunning time: 177 mins + 52 mins (BONUS)