Helmuth Rilling’s interpretation of Bach’s dramatic St. John Passion remains one of the definitive versions ever recorded. The following disc features a program of arias and selected choruses, drawn from the international award winning “Edition Bachakademie”. These are stunning performances, featuring the vocal artistry of Michael Schade, Matthias Goerne, Juliane Banse, Ingeborg Danz, James Taylor, Andreas Schmidt, and some of the finest musicians in Europe. This disc will be thoroughly enjoyed by the serious collector and the casual listener.