
J.S. Bach: St. John Passion, BWV 245 – Peter Schreier / Staatskapelle Dresden – 2CD Japan Edition with OBI A distinguished 1988 digital recording of Bach’s St. John Passion, conducted by the renowned tenor Peter Schreier, who also sings the Evangelist and tenor arias. Performed by the Staatskapelle Dresden and Rundfunkchor Leipzig, with an excellent cast including Robert Holl as Jesus, Roberta Alexander, Marjana Lipovšek, and Olaf Bär. This 2-CD set includes the complete St. John Passion plus three additional arias from the 1725 version (BWV 245a–c). PHILIPS Digital Classics, catalog no. 32CD-886~7 / 422 088-2. Made in West Germany for the Japanese market. Includes the original Japanese OBI and booklet. A highly collectible edition for Bach, Peter Schreier, and classical CD enthusiasts.