ARVO PÄRT - Passio (1988) APE (image+.cue), lossless

Pärt's long-form The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to St. John dramatizes the apostle John's account of the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus. The form he adopts sounds as though it were centuries old, with its choral orchestration. But his choice of instruments, his choice of chords, his phrasing, and the basic construction of the piece itself are all based on 20th century ideas, most notably his own innovation, the "tintinnabuli" method. The overall sound is significantly bigger than the small ensemble performing it; this is an innovative work, despite the classic subject matter. The text is taken verbatim from the Vulgate. by Mark Allender

Tracklist:
1 Passio Domini Nostri Jesu Christi Secundum Joannem 70:52
Credits:
Baritone Vocals [Evangelist Quartet] – Gordon Jones
Bass Vocals [Jesus] – Michael George
Bassoon – Catherine Duckett
Cello – Elisabeth Wilson
Choir – The Western Wind Chamber Choir
Composed By – Arvo Pärt
Conductor – Paul Hillier
Countertenor Vocals [Evangelist Quartet] – David James
Ensemble – The Hilliard Ensemble
Oboe – Melinda Maxwell
Organ – Christopher Bowers-Broadbent
Producer [Produced By] – Manfred Eicher
Soprano Vocals [Evangelist Quartet] – Lynne Dawson
Tenor Vocals [Evangelist Quartet] – Rogers Covey-Crump
Tenor Vocals [Pilate] – John Potter
Violin – Elizabeth Layton