This recording, under themusical direction of Rudolf& Erhard Mauersberger, ismasterful. As a result, thelistener is treated to abeautiful, warm andpowerful performance by the DresdenKreuzchor, the Thomanerchor Leipzig,Gwandhausorchester Leipzig and soloistssuch as Peter Schreier, Theo Adam, SiegfriedVogel and Johannes Kunzel. Considered bymany to be among the best performances ofone Bach’s true masterpieces, it will sitproudly in any music lover’s collection.

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