This performance of Bach’s St.
Matthew Passion is available for viewing (and listening) on Arte Live for about 45 more days. The Evangelist,
tenor Julian Prégardien has a notable pedigree: he's the son of tenor Christoph
Prégardien. He has inherited his father's clear light voice and sensitivity to
the sung texts; he's an engaging and effective narrator. Bass Karl-Magnus Fredriksson sings the role of Jesus, and he
sounds appropriately full-voiced and Christ-like. About the only think I would
recommend to enhance their performances is complete memorization of
their roles.
