St. Matthew Passion - Bach's monumental retelling of the story of the Last Supper and the arrest and execution of Jesus - is acknowledged to be one of the supreme masterpieces of sacred music. One of the most important Bach interpreters, Karl Richter, leads his remarkable Mächner Bachorchester and choir in an exceptional performance, also starring Peter Schreier as Evangelist. Filmed in 1971, this DVD showcases J. S. Bach's biggest and richest sacred work in the hands of a legendary Bach interpreter.
