Markus-Passion - Passion Selon Saint-Marc

The Markus-Passion (TWV 5:5) was composed by Georg Philipp Telemann in 1759, toward the end of his prolific career in Hamburg. Originally written as part of his liturgical duties, the work was designed to be performed during Holy Week services. It represents a sophisticated example of the late Baroque passion tradition, blending lyrical vocal lines with the structural rigor expected of German church music at the time.

This specific recording, released on the Philips label under catalog number 835 229 / 30 AY, features conductor Kurt Redel leading the Pro Arte Orchestra of Munich. Produced during the mid-20th-century revival of Telemann’s repertoire, the recording was part of an effort by labels like Philips to document neglected Baroque choral works. The performance was generally noted for its technical clarity and for bringing a relatively obscure, late-period composition to a wider international audience of classical music collectors.