Philippe Herreweghe's Bach performances are like no others: spiritual and deeply felt, but also scholarly, and thoroughly thought-through. They sound collaborative, with the vocal soloists given plenty of liberty, but they also give the impression that there is a singular will shaping the performance into a unified and wholly individualistic reading. Even the tone of the period instruments is subtly different: warm yet pungent, colorful yet blended, sometimes sweet, but more often tart. Listeners familiar with the Bach of Gardiner or Harnoncourt may at first be challenged by Herreweghe's approach, but the power of his performances may win them over.
In this 1998 Harmonia Mundi recording of the "Matthäus-Passion," tenor Ian Bostridge's account of the central role of the Evangelist is slightly to the left of center, more emotionally expressive, and more rhythmically pliable than most, but Herreweghe's interpretation can easily accommodate him. Collegium Vocale Gents' performance is equally distinctive, rounder but more penetrating in tone than most small choirs, with a blend at once richer and more astringent. Behind them all is Herreweghe, molding the performances with a sure hand, pressing toward the overwhelming climax of the crucifixion and the choral finale that follows.
Captured in lush digital sound, this performance may not be for everyone, but it is likely to find many admirers. --All Music Guide - James Leonard
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