S:T JOHN PASSION
Fredrik Sixten is one of our time's most established composers. His works are performed continuously around the world. The first performance of S:t John Passion was in 2015 and immediately resulted in many positive reviews from both musicians as listeners.
This recording is the premiere CD of this work, presenting some of our most established oratorie soloists together with Gustaf Sjökvist Chamber Choir and the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Wind Quintet. Conducted by Ragnar Bohlin, Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus and guest conductor throughout the world.
CONTENT
Fredrik Sixten:
S:t John Passion
Gustaf Sjökvists Chamber Choir
Carl Unander-Scharin Evangelist, tenor
Sofia Niklasson soprano
Patrik Sandin Jesus, bass
Lars Johansson-Brissman Pilatus, bass
Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Wind Quintet.
Andreas Alin flute
Jesper Harryson oboe
Hermann Stefánsson clarinet
Jens-Christoph Lemke bassoon
Kristofer Öberg French horn
Gunilla Werner organ
Ragnar Bohlin conductor
Total playing time: 63 min.
Recorded in Ersta church, Stockholm, Sweden
25 - 28 februari 2016.
IMP1619
