Thomas Selle: St John Passion

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... — Gramophone Magazine, September 2023 More…

Release Date: 26th May 2023
Catalogue No: COV92304
Label: Coviello

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Selle: St. John Passion

Dantes Diwiak (tenor), Johannes Euler (countertenor), Janno Scheller (bass)
Göttinger Barockorchester
Antonius Adamske

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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.

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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.

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