Thomas Selle: St John Passion
Dantes Diwiak (tenor), Johannes Euler (counter-tenor), Janno Scheller (bass), Göttinger Barockorchester, Antonius Adamske
sonically imposing and colourful though it is, and notwithstanding Selle’s thorough competence, the piece has a somewhat functional feel – a sense that decorum has prevented the drama of the...
Thomas Selle: St John Passion
Dantes Diwiak (tenor), Johannes Euler (counter-tenor), Janno Scheller (bass), Göttinger Barockorchester, Antonius Adamske
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sonically imposing and colourful though it is, and notwithstanding Selle’s thorough competence, the piece has a somewhat functional feel – a sense that decorum has prevented the drama of the...
About
The post of music director of the four main churches in Hamburg was one of the most attractive positions that northern Germany had to offer and was not only excellently filled by Telemann. Thomas Selle (1599-1643) held the post from 1641 and in this position created outstanding compositions such as the St. John Passion from 1643, which is notable among other things for the extraordinary colourfulness of the instrumentation. The G?ttingen Baroque Orchestra conducted by Antonius Adamske brings it out radiantly, providing the perfect support for the illustrious trio of soloists.
Contents and tracklist
- Dantes Diwiak (tenor), Johannes Euler (countertenor), Janno Scheller (bass)
- Göttinger Barockorchester
- Antonius Adamske
Awards and reviews
September 2023
sonically imposing and colourful though it is, and notwithstanding Selle’s thorough competence, the piece has a somewhat functional feel – a sense that decorum has prevented the drama of the Passion from penetrating very deeply into the composer’s consciousness.
